The RMG container crane is a gantry crane that is applied in in lifting containers at shipyards and ports. Weihua is here to help you choose the right RMG container cranes for you. Now let us started.
1.Make sure your rails foundation requirements
Some countries have the different rails foundations regulations and requirements. Compared to the RTG gantry crane, the container crane typically has to install the crane runways and rails on the ground. Different lifting capacity has the different foundation dimensions and depth requirements. So, it is very essential for you to calculate the foundation situations. But if you do not know how to calculate it, contact the Weihua sales representative Steve to get more details.
2.Clear your working hours, usage frequency, and duty class
Working hours, usage frequency, and even the load spectrum can determine which duty cycle you should choose into your container cranes. Typically, we always use the A5-A8(the same as M1-M8) duty class regarding to the GB/JB standards(you can decide which is the right duty class for your equipment in accordance with your local regulations). Now I will show you a table that shows the
So, as you can see, here is the duty class comparison table. If your ports are too busy and you need to lift containers extremely frequent, then it is better to choose the A7-A8 duty cycle on the container gantry crane.
3.Consider the lifting capacity, container height, layers, and width
This specifications will determine which lifting capacity you will use, and decide which span, lifting height you will adopt. So, you can consider how many layers you want to stack.
4.Check certificates and qualifications of the product
Certificates can decide whether you can import the container cranes into your country or not. Also, you can check these information to make sure that whether the supplier has the qualification to export to your country and their container crane quality. Weihua has the excellent container crane quality. We have the technical team to support us to resolve the quality problems. This is very essential not only for suppliers, but also for the buyers.
5.Select the better After-sales team support
After-sales support is very important for you to consider and check the supplier’s ability. It is an opportunity for you to verify the test Weihua’s container cranes’ quality. Weihua has many global after-sales support points all over the world. So, if you need to resolve some problems or want to send an inquiry, Weihua is ready to receive your inquiry all the time. We will response to you within 24 hours.
6.Lower your TCO(Total Cost on Ownership)
Do not just consider the price only, it is better for you to know about the TCO in the whole process. Only caring about the price will lead to the quality ignorance. It is very dangerous that you only care about the purchasing price. As there will be some accidents or problems happening at your shipyards and ports. Container crane is typically a huge equipment, and you must keep your equipment to be safe. Accidents can be avoided when you choose the safe container crane equipment. Weihua’s container crane can provide the most secure working environments and keep your personnel to be safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is the frequent application scenarios of the container crane?
The container gantry crane can be used at the train station, shipyards, and ports. Compared to the RTG crane, the container crane can only travel and operated alongside the rails. So, it can be applied at the three places.
2.Whats is the difference between RTG and RMG?
(1)RMG has more flexible structure and travel methods. But RTG can only operated on the crane runways.
(2)RMG has more higher costs on rail, and other infrastructure constructions.
(3)RMG has more longer lifespan rather than the RTG.
(4)RMG has more precise positioning functions than the RTG.
(5)RTG has the three types of power supply: Diesel generator, Hybrid power, Pure electric. But the RMG typically has only one power supply: Pure electric
