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E-Crane continuously holds a strong position in the bulkmaterial industry. This is no surprise, because itsequilibrium balanced cranes were the very first of theirkind. After 25 years of manufacturing, adding new featuresand further specializing, the E-Crane has evolved into whatit is today. More than 200 E-Cranes are operating on allcontinents, handling a wide variety of various bulkmaterials. The coal industry, in particular, benefits from allof the advantages the E-Crane has to offer.

CUSTOM ENGINEERED TO SUIT ANY COAL FACILITY

When an E-Crane is purchased for a project, it all beginswith the initial design. E-Crane engineers visit each facilityto inspect the location and to get an understanding of theproject requirements and possibilities for the site. If thecoal facility requires specific needs, E-Crane engineerscustom build the E-Crane to meet these requirements.They help with the entire facility design including hoppersand barge haul systems which are sometimes required at coalhandling facilities. The modular design of the machine enablescustom solutions with off-the-shelf components and pricing andallows for minimal time between order and commissioning. Coal

can be a difficult material to handle depending on the situation.In order to eliminate spills and carry-back, E-Cranes are deliveredwith a clamshell grab that utilizes a powerful closing force. Thisgives the bucket excellent penetration and affords maximum fill,

which can also be a time and cost saver for a coalhandling facility.

With a maximum outreach of 156.8ft (47.8m), theE-Crane is capable of unloading up to Panamax-sizedvessels. E-Cranes are also capable of unloading anytype of barge or ship with minimal cleanup.Minimizing clean-up reduces the total unloading timesaving money on the overall operation. This alsoleads to a faster turnaround of ships and barges dueto greater efficiency.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

Operating and controlling an E-Crane is easy due toits simple, ergonomic and intuitive design. Operators

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with little experience handling large equipment become skilledE-Crane operators in no time at all. The simple control systembuilds operator confidence, allowing for reduced cycle times tomaximize productivity.

The innovative, balanced design of the E-Crane contains fewermoving parts than typical material handlers making it easy tomaintain. The inherent design of the machine means less wearand tear on main components, providing longer service life withgreater availability and reliability for mission-critical unloading.The ‘pit-stop’ preventative maintenance for the E-Crane is fastand simple, so that the E-Crane runs continuously in a costeffective, ‘race car’ style operation. This eliminates costlymaintenance downtime. E-Cranes now come with the reliableand user-friendly control system called the EMM, or Electronic

Machine Manager. This built in system is a huge innovation indata collection technology, and allows for real-time datacollection of things such as running time, how many times theE-Crane hits a fault while in operation, whether there is anoverload or overheat, and more. Some even stream live, realtime video of the E-Crane while in operation.

TURNKEY TERMINAL SOLUTIONS

A successful operation does not just stop with the E-Crane ormaterial hander itself. Other equipment is necessary to workalongside the material handler or crane to efficiently handle thecoal. E-Crane engineers assist in making these decisions for mostof their customers. Engineers work with the customer to helpthem choose the right hoppers, barge haul systems, and E-Craneundercarriage required for an efficient operation.

E-Crane has over 25 years of experience in the coal industryand are the original manufacturers of the equilibrium crane. Thisinvaluable experience and knowledge along with the benefits ofthe E-Crane prove to be the ideal solution for coal handlingterminals.

CASE STUDY: BEELMAN RIVER TERMINALS

Beelman River Terminals conducts coal offloading operations atits terminal in Venice, IL., situated on the east bank of theMississippi River just north of St. Louis.

The crane was engineered specifically for the Beelman facilityand is mounted on a four-legged pedestal directly on the dock.The receiving hopper is barge mounted and captive betweendolphins. This arrangement allows for a full fluctuation of waterlevels without affecting the unloading cycle time.

At the time of installation, the full facility and infrastructure atthe Venice facility was not completed. The E-Crane was originally

working every day offloading coal directly to trucks. Even withfive trucks making continuous round trips, the E-Crane wasoutpacing them.

Operator friendlyThe operator, who was new to operating heavy equipment priorto the E-Crane installation, quickly became very productive withthe new E-Crane. In less than three months, the operator wasalready offloading full 1,800dwt barges in less than two hours,including clean-up. According to the E-Crane operator, “Themachine is great! Very comfortable to operate.” It was alsoreported that, “The E-Crane does a great job at the bottom,leaving little material in the barge, making clean-up quick andsimple. The powered rotator on the grab makes cleaning the

corners quick.” The E-Crane at Beelman River Terminalscontinues to prove itself as an efficient and cost-effective solutionto the coal handling operation.

Series 2000 SeriesType 15317 PD-ELocation Venice, Illinois, IL, USAApplication Offloading coal/coke direct to trucksMount Fixed pedestalLift Capacity 22 US tons/20 metric tonnesReach 104ft/31.7mAttachment 19yd³/15m³ hydraulic grabPower Source 600hp/450kW electric motor

CUSTOM-ENGINEERED: SPECIFICATIONS