rubber tyred gantry crane function
A rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG) is a type of mobile gantry crane used to stack and move containers at container terminals. These cranes are equipped with rubber tires for mobility and are controlled remotely by an operator.
The main functions of a rubber-tyred gantry crane include:
The main functions of a rubber-tyred gantry crane include:
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Container lifting and stacking: RTGs are used to lift containers off ships or trucks and stack them in the terminal yard.
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Container transfer: RTGs can move containers within the terminal yard, positioning them for storage or transfer to other modes of transport.
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Container positioning: RTGs are used to accurately position containers in the terminal yard to optimize space utilization.
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Container retrieval: RTGs can retrieve containers from storage positions and prepare them for loading onto trucks or ships.
Overall, the primary function of a rubber-tyred gantry crane is to efficiently handle and move containers within a container terminal operation.
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