Ship-to-shore crane operators have the benefit of a wide choice when it comes to trolley power and data transfer systems.
As trolleys speeds have got faster and cranes bigger, conventional trailing festoon systems have come under pressure. They tend to “drag” under high acceleration commands. They bang into each other, blow around in the wind and can slow down operations. When the crane is not in operation, they can get tangled up and delay start-up when a ship calls....
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