Reach stacker
A reach stacker is a vehicle used for handling intermodal cargo containers in small terminals or medium-sized ports. Reach stackers can transport a container short distances very quickly and pile them in various rows depending on their access.
Reach stackers have gained ground in container handling in most markets because of their flexibility and higher stacking and storage capacity when compared to forklift trucks. Using reach stackers, container blocks can be kept 4-deep due to second-row access.
There are also empty stackers or empty container handlers that are used only for handling empty containers quickly and efficiently.[1]
Electric reach stackers
The electrification of reach stackers as part of the broader vehicle electrification trend is driven by the pursuit of sustainability. Electric reach stackers offer significant environmental benefits, as they produce zero emissions during operation, reducing air and noise pollution. Electric reach stackers often have regenerative braking systems that recover and reuse energy, improving efficiency and reducing overall energy consumption.
Advances in battery technology enable longer operating hours and faster charging, making electric reach stackers a practical and sustainable choice for material handling operations. In January 2022, Kalmar has been chosen to supply the world's first electric reachstacker equipped with a combined charging system[2]. This electric reach stacker boasts the maximum lifting capacity of 45 tons and can efficiently stack up to five containers high and three rows deep. Its battery's capacity is more than sufficient to cover an entire working shift, and charging is conveniently carried out during scheduled breaks using CCS chargers with a maximum capacity of 350 kW.
To further bolster eco-efficiency in the cargo handling industry, some reach stacker manufacturers make use of recycled materials and biodegradable hydraulic oil. For example, in May 2023, Kalmar announced that their customers now have the option to have their electric reach stackers built with 47% SSAB Zero™ steel. This particular steel is produced from recycled steel and manufactured using fossil-free electricity and biogas. As a result, the Kalmar electric reach stacker stands as the most sustainable choice in the global market.[3]
Gallery
- Examples of reach stackers
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Frontal view of two reach stackers -
Reach stacker loading a box from freight train to truck -
Reach stacker carrying a small vessel on a flat rack, in a container yard -
U.S. military reach stacker -
The skystacker design incorporates elements of a forklift -
A reach stacker - container handling equipment -
Reach Stackers in operation
See also
References
- ^ "Kalmar Empty Container handlers". Cargotec. Archived from the original on 2014-03-10. Retrieved 2014-03-11.
- ^ "Kalmar to supply world's first electric reachstacker with combined charging system to Westport in Norway". Cargotec.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kalmar Launches World's Most Sustainable Reachstacker Made Using Emission-Free Steel". Marine Insight.
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External links
Media related to Reach stackers at Wikimedia Commons
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