Straddle Carrier Positioning

STRAPS – Straddle Carrier Positioning System

STRAPS is simple, highly effective solution for rapid positioning/alignment of Straddle Carriers under Ship-to-Shore [STS] cranes. Time wasted through repositioning incorrectly placed containers is eliminated.

As the Straddle Carrier approaches the STS centre-line LED indictors mounted on the STS crane provide feedback of the Straddle Carrier position. The Straddle Carrier operator simply moves and stops the Straddle Carrier as directed. Straddle Carriers are equipped with low cost reference markers – enabling large fleets to be equipped quickly and at low cost.

STRAPS is configured to have a +/- 50 mm (100mm span) stopping position of the STS centre line. Tests prove this is easily achieved by both novice and experienced Straddle Carrier operators within a very short time. Ground marking by chalk, or by other methods, is eliminated – resulting in quayside safety improvement.

Rapid and reliable positioning performance

Features

Industry proven solution
Works in all weathers, day & night
Configured for 20′, Twin 20′, 40′ and 45′ containers
Suitable for any type & height of Straddle Carrier, or Sprinter Carrier
Simple installation, commissioning and maintenance by on-site personnel
Positioning target +/- 50mm. Customers can adjust to suit their requirements

Benefits

Excellent return on investment
Reduced quay side operational time
Reduced Straddle Carrier operator fatigue
Eliminates ground marking by quay side personnel
Intuitive system operation with zero training for Straddle Carrier operators
Customers report that both experienced and novice Straddle Carrier operators have found STRAPS highly effective

System options

Up to 2 x Straddle Carrier operation simultaneously under the Quay Crane
Back Reach operation (max 1 Straddle Carrier detected at a time)
Straddle Carrier presence output to Quay Crane control system
Straddle Carrier presence LED indicators to Quay Crane operator