Kalmar launches two new products at TOC Europe

At the heart of Kalmar’s next generation ASC system is its 5th generation automatic stacking crane (ASC) which, being 10% lighter than the previous generation, reduces energy consumption and offers savings in operational costs. Maintenance access, ergonomics and usability have been significantly improved with a single-platform machinery trolley, segregated transformer house and a more spacious e-house. New AC drives that control IE2 class motors improve the energy efficiency, and also ensure spare parts availability throughout the future lifecycle of the system.

According to the company, optimised terminal performance can be realised with an end-to-end automation solution comprising automated truck handling on the landside, AutoShuttles as a horizontal transportation system on the quayside and 5th generation Kalmar ASCs, all integrated by Kalmar TLS automation.

“With our latest investment finalised by 2016, we will have a complete end-to-end ASC automation system in-house featuring the new 5th generation ASC crane. This testing setup is expected to cut core system integration time by at least 20%” said Raimo Ukkonen, Vice President, ASCs, Kalmar.