Container handling with a reachstacker is
one of the most flexible handling solutions whether to operate a smaller oneunit terminal or a medium sized port. A
reachstacker can handle loaded containers
quickly and efficiently in narrow spaces,
while still ensuring the driver has optimum
visibility.
The extensive freedom allowed by the
lifting equipment, boom and attachment,
and its rotation possibilities, gives that
the driver can improve the work efficiency
of the unit, by not needing to approach
the container from a 90 degrees position.
Contai ners c an be lif ted lengthwi se making it possible to d eliver
the container into and tr ough workshop doors, p ort sh ed gates, etc
in then low, longitu dinal position.
Instead, the container can be picked or
dropped-off by the unit approaching from
any angle <90 degree. And by rotating the
spreader and reaching the boom to suitable
length, the driver can handle the container
from any position. As an additional advantage, the aisle width - driving space depth,
needed - can be squeezed, as well.
Wear on the machine and the working
surface can be reduced if the reachstacker
is used in the right way. Compared to a conventional forklift, a larger proportion of the
lifting manoeuvre can be performed while
the unit is stationary.
Containers can also be lifted and transported lengthwise, making it possible to deliver
the container into and through workshop
doors, port shed gates, etc in then low, longitudinal position. This can be a vital ability
for the possibility of container stripping and
stuffing inside the sheds.
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The fac t of not ne eding to p ick
a container, right- angled, means
a lot of in te rms of work efficiency
and handling speed, duri ng loading and
unloading.
The goals in developing a reachstacker are
clear: high performance throughout the
operating cycle, high user-friendliness, and
low running costs. Together with a high
level of environmental awareness, this has
resulted in new technical solutions and
systems.
Any driver with the ability to take advantage of the machine’s capacity and technical benefits will find this reachstacker a
powerful, flexible tool for handling containers with the lowest possible operating and
maintenance costs.
The technical information in this material
primarily refers to the DRF. Specific information about the DRD’s technical systems
is available on request.
Clarification of model
designation
e.g DRF450-65S5XS
Diesel
Reachs tacker
Generation
First row capacity in decitonnes
Wheel ba se in decimetr es
Spread er
Five cont ainer s tacking
Extended cap acity
Suppor t jacks
Capacity and dimensions
Maximum lifting capacity
in confined spaces.
with spherical plane thrust bearings. The
width of the rear fixture (boom suspension)
increases the overall rigidity and the good
The chassis and lifting equipment have
rearward visibility.
been developed to ensure the best possible
performance, strength and user-friendliness. The nature of the working environment and capacity requirements at different load centres determine which model is
the most suitable.
The boom has two sections, the inner and
outer boom. The sliding plates between the
inner and outer boom require no lubrication. The cable-chain which leads hydraulic
hoses and cabling to the attachment is
made of maintenance-free plastic.
Lifting boom
The lifting boom carries the load. The
design has been optimised using computer simulations and extensive field tests.
The powerful execution in high-tensile
steel has a minimal number of welds for
maximum strength. The boom’s fixture in
the frame and the lifting cylinders are fitted
Contai ner 8’6’’Contai ner 9’6’’
Lifting boom hydraulics
Oil is fed to the boom functions by load
sensing pumps. To reduce pressure drops,
wide hydraulic hoses have been used for
the boom functions. A wider hose produces
a lower flow rate with the same volume,
thereby reducing friction and heat development.
The blocking valves on the lifting and
extension cylinders block the oil flow when
the boom functions are not in use, which
secures the boom position. The base of
the lifting cylinders has a new design that
produces smooth stopping and starting
movements.
The boom’s lifting and extension function
is damped in the end positions for reduced
wear and greater comfort.
Rotator
The rotator is fixed in the inner boom and
enables the container to be rotated. The rotator consists of an upper and a lower yoke
joined with a powerful bearing. Rotation
is enabled by two hydraulic motors, which
drive a gear-ring. Two hydraulic dampers
help prevent the container from swinging
lengthwise.
The primary function of the attachment is
to firmly attach the container during lifting.
This is done with four twistlocks which
rotate, thereby securely gripping the
container’s corner fittings.
The mechanical levelling ensures that the
twistlocks reach the corners, even if the
container is leaning.
The attachment can easily be adapted to
different container standards. A hydraulic
motor drives the function via chains. The
container can also be moved sideways
to facilitate loading and unloading, or to
compensate for unbalanced loads. Two
hydraulic cylinders perform the side-shift
movement.
Attachment and rotator hydraulics
The functions are fed with a constant pressure, which means there is no pumping of
hydraulic oil when the functions are not in
use. One valve serves all the hydraulic functions in the attachment. The valve ensures
that each hydraulic function is fed the exact
amount of oil needed to optimise the speed
of the functions’ movements. The attachment functions are damped in the end
positions.
Chassis
The frame forms the basis of the machine’s
lifting and manoeuvring characteristics. The
frame’s beam construction, along with its
width, makes the reachstacker stable, torsion resistant and service-friendly.
Firstly, a large number of computer simulations have been run in order to eliminate
critical tensions under various kinds of
strain. The simulations were characterised
by uncompromising demands on the fundamental principles of stability, manoeuvrability and visibility. Secondly, the machine has
then undergone extensive field-testing to
fully ensure its dynamic strength.
The reachstacker is available with a variety
of wheelbases to fulfil demands on lifting
capacity in relation to manoeuvrability and
operating economy in the best way.
Increased capacity
In some cases, high capacit y requirements
in the second and third rows of containers,
or on the far rail track, call for the benefit of
support legs. In other cases, it may be the
restricted handling space that determines
the most suitable model.