Friday, January 18, 2013

First hybrid reach stacker in the world launched by Konecranes

Finnish company Konecranes has created world's first hybrid reach stacker for container handling, with a lifting capacity of 45 tons.

The SMV 4531 TB5 HLT features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system, and super-capacitor-based energy storage, according to a company announcement. Konecranes said the lift truck would cut fuel use and emissions while offering improved performance in terms of acceleration and lifting response to driver commands.

"Propulsion and lifting are powered by dedicated electric motors that can all operate in regenerative mode," said Anders Nilsson, technical director, Konecranes Lift Trucks. "The energy generated from braking and load lowering is recovered and stored for later re-use. Meanwhile, productivity is increased in terms of quicker response and higher acceleration," says Anders Nilsson, the technical director of Konecranes Lift Trucks.

The new reach stacker will continue being tested at the Port of Helsingborg container terminal, located between Sweden and Denmark.

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