Drive solutions
Modular drive system
With our Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes you have a choice of modular drive system. You can select consumption-optimized onboard drives or use existing energy sources for even greater eco-efficiency.
What’s more, you stay flexible in terms of time. Regardless of which drive system you select when purchasing the crane, you can always retrofit or convert it in the future. This is the principle of “freedom of drive, any time!”
BE PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE
Combine performance and sustainability in your port today.
BE PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE
The start to zero emissions. Meet tomorrow's environmental guidelines today!
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Experience the modular Drive System for all Terminal needs
ALL-ELECTRIC DRIVE
- Combination of external power supply and onboard battery drive
- Ideally suited for terminals with a well-developed port network infrastructure
- Traveling and simple crane operation even without mains connection
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
- Most eco-efficient crane operation is realized when connected to the harbor mains
- Onboard drive alternatives for off-grid operation as required
- High degree of flexibility across a wide range of voltages
ECO-EFFICIENT ONBOARD DRIVES
- Modular onboard drive concept for maximum flexibility in cargo handling
- Eco-efficient diesel engines that fulfill all current emission standards
- State-of-the-art hybrid drives, built on a combination of diesel generator sets and ultracap
MODULARITY FOR GOOD ECONOMY
- Onboard drive concept allows you to choose the appropriate power for every application
- Combination of consumption-optimized diesel generator sets and ultracaps provides more energy-saving options
ENOUGH PERFORMANCE ALL THE TIME
- Onboard drive allows application-optimized use of power
- Easy retrofitting of another power drive module is possible at any time
THE FIRST STEP TO ECOLIFTING
- Fuel-efficient diesel engines for low local exhaust emissions
- Efficient hybrid drives for even more reduced local exhaust emissions
Detail description
Modular onboard drive concept
For our Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes, we offer a modular onboard drive concept that provides a wide range of options in terms of performance and consumption-optimized operation. Depending on the power required for the particular application – container, general cargo or bulk material – diesel generator sets can be combined with ultracaps in an eco-efficient way. The concept is also modular when it comes to retrofitting: more power can be added at any time.
Consumption-optimized engine
Our modular drive system is based on a single engine type with prime power of 625 kW. This consumption-optimized diesel engine can be equipped with SCR exhaust gas treatment as an option, making it compliant with the latest emission standards EPA Tier 4 final and EU Stage V. The entire powertrain, consisting of diesel engine, generator, radiator, SCR system, etc. is mounted in a container on the side of the chassis that is easy to access.
Proven hybrid drives with ultracaps
Hybrid drives have been used successfully with Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes for years. This proven system with ultracaps makes it possible to call up greater power at short notice while reducing fuel consumption.
The ultracap packages each provide an additional 125 kW of power.
They give better control of the diesel generator set (peak shaving) and thus a longer service life.
Intelligent energy management system
Our innovative energy management system monitors the crane and ensures the efficient distribution of electrical energy to the main and auxiliary consumers on board. The luffing cylinder, the hoist, the slewing gear and the travel drive are intelligently supplied, and the same is true for the air conditioning, heating and lighting systems. Energy recovered from braking and lowering movements is also distributed to the consumers – and is used to charge the ultracaps.
Highly economical use of fossil fuels
The modular on-board drive concept offers many options to economically operate our mobile harbor cranes. The diesel-generator sets are fuel consumption-optimized, and when combined with ultracaps in a hybrid drive, the reduction of fuel consumption is even higher.
The modular concept provides an appropriate onboard solution for every particular application. Our energy management system ensures efficient energy distribution and demand-optimized use of the available energy.
Adaptable performance with onboard drives
- Onboard drives always provide the power needed for each application
- Ultracaps offer additional power when needed and also reduce energy consumption
- Easy retrofitting of another power drive module is possible at any time
Be eco-efficient with onboard drives
- Fuel-efficient diesel engines offer low local emission levels and fulfill the latest emission standards
- Proven hybrid drives provide more eco-efficiency and reduced fuel consumption
- Additional energy savings for crane models with dual engine solutions
Economical use of fossil fuels
- Our onboard drive concept uses power efficiently as needed by each application
- The combination of consumption-optimized diesel engines and ultracaps offers many energy-saving options
- Switching to a different drive solution can be done at any time in the crane’s lifecycle
THE STRAIGHT PATH TO ZERO ON-SITE EMISSIONS
- Zero on-site emissions, even with off-grid operation
- Significantly reduced noise emissions
THE NEXT LEVEL OF ECONOMY
- Low operating costs thanks to economical energy sources and high efficiency
- Significantly reduced maintenance costs
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL THE TIME
- Sufficient energy supply at all times when connected to the harbor mains
- Some cargo handling is also possible in battery mode
Detail description
Proven Li-ion technology
We use Li-ion batteries with our all-electric mobile harbor cranes that are field-proven in Konecranes Gottwald AGVs. The battery packs with a total capacity of 250 kW/ 120 Ah are mounted underneath the upper structure in an independent housing. They are equipped with air conditioning or heating, depending on the temperature zone of operation. This ensures reliable operation in both freezing cold and tropical heat.
Highly independent
The battery packs provide enough energy to travel the crane for more than one hour off the mains. This is enough time to move it from one connection point to another, or to bring it to parking position. If needed, the crane can also handle some cargo independently of the mains, with the crane movements (lifting, slewing and luffing) done individually with reduced speed. What’s more, even in the event of a temporary failure of the port network, the crane remains operational for some time.
Flexible charging
The battery packs can be charged from any auxiliary power source which provides a minimum of 400 V/ 63 A. This means that operators do not necessarily have to rely on a harbor mains connection point, even early on when the crane is being assembled, or when selecting a parking position. Charging is automatic and fast when the crane is connected to the harbor mains, even while the crane is in operation.
Intelligent energy management system
Our innovative energy management system monitors the crane and ensures the efficient distribution of electrical energy to the main and auxiliary consumers on board. The luffing cylinder, the hoist, the slewing gear and the travel drive are intelligently supplied, and the same is true for the air conditioning, heating and lighting systems. Energy recovered from braking and lowering movements is also distributed to the consumers – and is used to charge the ultracaps.
Economical operation
Operating a crane with electricity is generally more economical than operating it with fossil fuels. External energy sources can be used more efficiently with the all-electric drive concept: efficiency increases when operating via the harbor mains. The use of battery packs instead of
onboard diesel generators also helps to reduce maintenance costs.
Become sustainably eco-efficient with the All-Electric Drive
- No local exhaust emissions and reduced on-site noise emissions, even with off-grid operation
- Smart use of recovered energy, e.g. for charging the batteries
- No use of fossil fuels
Stay powerful throughout with the All-Electric Drive
- High-performance operation with high efficiency when connected to the port grid
- Traveling and some cargo handling even during off-grid operation
- Battery charging during crane operation
Work economically with the All-Electric-Drive
- Low energy costs through consistent use of electrical energy
- Intelligent use of all available energy, including recovered energy
- Significantly reduced operating and maintenance costs
Versatile approach to productivity
- Low energy costs when operating via the harbor mains
- Many energy-saving options with onboard drives
THE PATH TO ZERO LOCAL EMISSIONS
- No local exhaust emissions when the crane is operated via the harbor mains
- Consumption-optimized diesel engines or hybrid drives for off-grid operation with battery drives
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL THE TIME
- Required power ensured when connected to the harbor mains
- Onboard drive alternatives offer the power required for off-grid operation as needed
Detail description
Proven principle: the electric drive concept
We have been using electric drive concepts with our Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes for decades. We know how to quickly and easily implement an external power supply. Generation 6 cranes are equipped with a rotary lead-through from the chassis to the superstructure, making it easy to retrofit an external power supply at any time.
Flexible supply: made for different voltages
Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes can be adapted to work with different voltages. This gives great flexibility in the use of existing power sources, according to the crane model and the application. The ultracaps give additional energy boosts during peak handling.
Matching modules: onboard drive concept
For off-grid operation, our modular onboard drive concept (LINK) offers the appropriate energy supply for all applications requiring high performance. If the terminal has good grid connections, it is possible to reduce the onboard drive to just one diesel engine or use our unique battery drive (LINK).
Intelligent distribution: energy management system
Our innovative energy management system monitors the crane and ensures the efficient distribution of electrical energy to the main and auxiliary consumers on board. The luffing cylinder, the hoist, the slewing gear and the travel drive are intelligently supplied, and the same is true for the air conditioning, heating or lighting systems. Energy recovered from braking and lowering movements is distributed via the energy management system as well, e.g. for charging the ultracaps. Surplus energy can be fed back to the harbor mains.
Economical operation: efficient use of energy
Eco-efficient operation with electricity also increases the overall economic efficiency of the cranes. Using ultracaps significantly reduces fuel consumption. The all-electric drive concept allows external energy sources to be used even more efficiently. The energy management system ensures efficient energy distribution and demand-optimized use of the available energy, while feeding energy back to the harbor mains.
First all-electric mobile harbor crane
Opt for the flexible path to zero local emissions
• Reduce local exhaust emissions to zero by operating via the port network
• Significantly reduce noise in cargo handling operation by using power from the harbor mains
• Get flexibility in choosing an onboard drive system that can be eco-efficient during unplugged operation
Benefit from versatile productivity
- Benefit from lower energy costs when using power from the harbor mains
- Choose from among the energy-saving options when selecting the onboard drive right for you
- Have the freedom to change the onboard drive system at any time of the crane’s lifecycle
Always get the performance you need
- Use the necessary power for high-performance cargo handling when connected to the harbor mains
- Choose the right onboard drive system for the performance you need during off-grid operation
- Be constantly productive thanks to to redundant drive systems