SCA Logistics terminal in Sundsvall has invested in a new knuckle boom crane, a Mantsinen 200. This gives a possibility to offer even better service.
"We already have a crane of the same model, and now that we have two, we can load larger ships more efficiently," says Tommy Berglund, Head of Operations at the terminal.
The investment in an additional crane brings several advantages. First and foremost, both capacity and flexibility increase.
"The time ships spend at the quay for loading or unloading will be significantly shorter when we can use two large cranes simultaneously. We also have the opportunity to receive two larger ships at the same time and use one crane for each. Previously, the second ship had to wait for the first to be serviced," says Tommy.
Increased safety
The new crane also improves safety and the working environment. The crane has, among other things, a safety system that ensures there is no risk of tools, such as a beam, colliding with the cabin. Additionally, the crane warns of heavy loads, allowing the crane operator to work efficiently and safely. There are also new features that allow settings for different tools to be managed via a computer in the operator's cabin.
"Different tools require different pressures on the hydraulic oil, and on older cranes, manual adjustments of the reduction valves on the unit are needed. Now, this can be managed with a few keystrokes on the computer. The working environment in the cabin is also generally better," says Jonny Strömståhl, Department manager for storage and planning.
Smoother maintenance
Another advantage of the investment is that it will be easier to plan the maintenance of the cranes.
"Now we can have one crane in service and still load and unload larger ships. This means it will be easier to keep the service schedule, which is important for the equipment to last as long as possible," says Jonny.
More free-hanging units
The unit for the crane is of the Stevenel brand and can lift six units of pulp bales, which is 12 tons, in one lift. The unit itself weighs about four tons.
"It is a new type of pulp unit that is more free-hanging, and we therefore expect it to handle bumps well," says Jonny.
Prepared for the future
In recent years, SCA has invested nearly 460 million SEK at the terminal in Sundsvall. The investment includes a new container port and new areas for cargo handling.
"The new crane is yet another step to increase our productivity and service level. We are well prepared to handle the increased cargo volumes in our region," concludes Jonny.
The new crane, a Mantsinen 200, was delivered by ship from Rauma in Finland. It reached land after half a day´s journey across the Gulf of Botnia.
Source: Sca.com
