Next generation ASC system
New from Kalmar, part of Cargotec, the company’s next generation automatic stacking crane (ASC) system enables smooth and fast automation deployment, allowing terminals to deliver high throughput as well as a predictable and reliable performance.
At the heart of the new ASC system is the Kalmar 5th generation automatic stacking crane.The crane has an optimised lightweight structure with a 10% weight reduction compared to previous generation, which decreases energy consumption and offers savings in operational costs.
Maintenance access, ergonomics and usability have been significantly improved, with a single-platform machinery trolley, segregated transformer house and a more spacious e-house.
New AC drives that control IE2 class motors improve the energy efficiency, and also ensure spare parts availability throughout the future lifecycle of the system.
The double drum hoist mechanisms with Max Stable rope reeving facilitates a more compact rope tower, while maintaining optimum stiffness for fast and accurate automated operation. PROFINET, the standard for time-critical industrial Ethernet, is used to reduce the number of components and the amount of cabling required, thus increasing reliability and overall productivity of the entire crane.
