ZPMC has installed a new wind-resistant quay crane at Qingdao Dagang Terminal in China.
The crane is designed to withstand wind gusts of nearly 210 kilometres per hour.
According to ZPMC, the new design reduces wind load by 80% compared with conventional crane designs.
New design targets extreme wind conditions
ZPMC has introduced several structural features to improve the crane’s resistance to strong winds.
These include elliptical columns and a streamlined frame structure.
The crane also features a semi-circular main beam and an octagonal machinery house.
Additional systems support the crane’s brakes and clamps during challenging weather conditions.
Wind load reduced by 80%
ZPMC said the combination of these features cuts the crane’s overall wind load by 80% compared with conventional designs.
The new crane is now operational at Qingdao Dagang Terminal.
