RACO Actuation Solutions for Crane Systems

The objective of crane systems is to hoist loads safely, to position them precisely and to set them down smoothly. The challenge is to complete these tasks in a short time to guarantee that the output is maximized and therefore profitable.

The design of actuation systems for crane applications requires therefore comprehensive know-how and experience. RACO focuses on availability under the most adverse environmental impacts and precise central / distributed controlled actuation to guarantee the highest reliability and safety in extreme situations.

Snow, ice, water, wind and sun – crane systems are intensely and directly affected by the elements. RACO electrical cylinders have proven themselves in many harbor and process crane systems.

Typical Applications include

  • Spreader adjustment for the crane gear positioning above the container “side shift actuator“
  • Alignment of the rope system at the spreader “trim list actuator“
  • Actuation of the flipper arms of the crane gear above the container.
  • Locking of the extension arm / crab as wind and storm guard.
  • Actuation of the transmission at the hoist system for shipyard crane systems
  • Actuation of the locking at the load handling device / grabber for container.
  • Width adjustment at the grabbers for the transport of paper rollers or band steel coils
  • Tilt adjustment of crane cabins Pedal adjustment in the seat module of the crane cabins of RTGs

Container loading station - locking unit