Container reach stacker is a kind of heavy engineering machinery specially used for container loading and unloading, stacking and horizontal transportation, and is a kind of mobile crane. Container reach crane is specially designed for 20-foot and 40-foot international containers, and is mainly used for stacking containers and horizontal transportation within docks and storage yards. It is mainly used in port docks, railway freight yards, logistics parks and other places, and can perform cross-container operations.

Le gerbeur à conteneurs est une sorte de machine d’ingénierie robuste spécialement utilisée pour le chargement et le déchargement de conteneurs, l’empilage et le transport horizontal, et est une sorte de grue mobile. Les grues à conteneurs sont spécialement conçues pour les conteneurs internationaux de 20 et 40 pieds. Ils sont principalement utilisés pour l’empilage de conteneurs et le transport horizontal dans les quais et les parcs de stockage. Ils sont principalement utilisés dans les terminaux portuaires, les gares de marchandises ferroviaires, les parcs logistiques et d’autres endroits, et peuvent effectuer des opérations entre conteneurs.

1. Structure and core features of container reach stacker

Structure et caractéristiques principales du reach stacker pour conteneurs

1). Structure: The container front crane is composed of three parts: engineering machinery chassis, telescopic boom, and container spreader. The chassis has engine, power shift gearbox, front axle, rear axle, steering system, cab, frame, counterweight, wheels and other components; the telescopic boom has telescopic cylinder, pitch cylinder, boom and other components; the container spreader has rotating mechanism, upper frame, connecting frame, bottom frame, telescopic frame, telescopic cylinder, anti-sway cylinder, side shift cylinder, twist lock cylinder and other components.
2). Load capacity: When lifting containers with goods, the load of the container reach stacker is generally between 20 and 45 tons. Due to heavy load operation, the locomotive speed usually varies between 5 and 20 kilometers per hour. The spreader can rotate and move sideways, which is convenient for working on containers and narrow passages. Some models support cross-container operations to improve yard utilization.
3). Efficient working ability: The telescopic boom can be adjusted with load to achieve rapid lifting and lowering; it can carry out walking, adjusting the boom and telescopic boom operations at the same time to improve work efficiency.
4) Center of gravity control: The chassis of the front loader has high strength and high torsional stiffness, and the center of gravity is extremely low. In the case of rapid load changes, if the vehicle speed is too fast or the telescopic arm moves forward too quickly, it may cause overload, causing the vehicle to tilt forward or even overturn.
5). Overload protection system: Modern front-end is equipped with an overload detection and protection control system, which monitors the dynamic changes of load in real time through mechanical, electrical or electronic detection means, and automatically cuts off mechanical operation when overloaded to prevent accidents.
2. Main application scenarios/Principaux scénarios d’application

1). Port container yard/Parc à conteneurs du port
o Stacking containers (usually 4-5 layers high).
o Loading and unloading containers onto trucks or ships.
2). Railway and highway transfer stations/Gares de transfert ferroviaires et autoroutières
o Container transshipment within the freight terminal.
3). Logistics Park/Parc logistique
o Short distance transportation and storage of containers.
4). Special operations/Opérations spéciales
o Such as lifting of heavy equipment and prefabricated components (customized lifting equipment is required).
3. Safety operating procedures and precautions

Procédures et précautions de sécurité opérationnelles

1). Pre-operation inspection:/Inspection avant opération :
Check whether the lifting equipment, wire rope and hydraulic system are normal.
Confirm that the container is not damaged and the lifting points meet the standards.
Set up a cordon to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the work area.
Safety features (such as overload protection and alarms) must be inspected and tested.
2). Lifting process/Processus de levage
Positioning: Adjust the crane position so that the hook is facing the container.
Grab: Slowly lower the spreader, making sure the lock is secure.
Lifting: Try lifting first (10-20cm off the ground), and then lift after confirming the balance.
Moving: Keep speed low and avoid sudden stops or turns.
Placement: Lower the container smoothly, making sure it lands without any impact.
3). Driving status:/Statut de conduite :
o The hoist is perpendicular to the vehicle body: It is suitable for the situation where there are few aerial obstacles. The hoist should be lifted to a height of more than 4.5 meters before driving.
o The hoist forms a straight line with the vehicle body: This is applicable to situations where there are many obstacles in the air. Attention should be paid to the pitch angle of the boom to avoid the hoist from colliding with the boom.
4). Loading and unloading operations:/Opérations de chargement et de déchargement :
o When the gondola is in operation, the driver must ensure good visibility and select the operating mode (forward or reverse) according to the actual situation.
o Overloading is strictly prohibited, and lifting is not allowed to exceed the load range allowed by the mechanical load characteristic curve.
5). Special considerations:/Considérations particulières :
No overloading: Strictly observe the rated load.
Bad weather: Operations should be stopped when wind speed >10m/s.
Blind spot: signalman is required to provide command.
4. Purchase suggestions/Suggestions d’achat

Tonnage selection: Small and medium-sized ports can choose 45 tons, large ports require higher tonnage.
Power type: Hydrogen fuel models can be considered in areas with high environmental protection requirements.
Additional functions: such as rotating spreader and remote monitoring can improve efficiency.
5. Summary/Résumé

Container reach stackers are the core equipment of modern logistics. Their high efficiency and flexibility make them irreplaceable in the field of container transportation. In the future, with the development of hydrogen energy and intelligent technology, reach stackers will further improve environmental protection and operating efficiency.

Les gerbeurs à conteneurs sont des équipements essentiels de la logistique moderne. Leur grande efficacité et leur flexibilité les rendent irremplaçables dans le domaine du transport par conteneurs. À l’avenir, avec le développement de l’énergie hydrogène et de la technologie intelligente, les chargeuses à mât rétractable amélioreront encore leur protection de l’environnement et leur efficacité opérationnelle.

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