2008 – E-Crane

E-Crane Offers Alternative to Offloading Bulk Materials

2008-12-18

In small ports around the world, the ever increasing need to offload bulk materials such as coal and limestone at rates from 300 to 2,000 tons (272 to 1,814 t) per hour and do it as economically as possible calls for modern equipment with greater efficiency than can be provided by many of the older cranes still in operation today. Most of these older cranes are at or near the end of their life cycle; cable replacement is a never ending ordeal; and highly skilled operators are required. Modern cable cranes have hydraulic winches, but are still cable operated. This means there is still cable...

5S method implemented by E-Crane Worldwide

2008-12-12

5S method implemented by Indusign / E-Crane Worldwide organization as an additional tool to reach World Class Manufacturing and Business Excellence 5S is a method aiming to improve the organization, starting with the workplace. By optimizing the workplace we eliminate waste and lay the foundation for quality. The 5 steps of 5S: sort, stabilize, shine, standardize, sustain.At Indusign / E-Crane Worldwide continuous education is paramount. The management firmly believes in the benefits of the 5S method, and all employees received the theoretical formation during 2008. In December we will...

"Mama Mobokoli" arrives in the Congo, ready to revolutionize unloading

2008-12-12

After a 39-day, 4915 nautical mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean, from the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, plus a three-day trip up the Congo River, the E-Crane Mama Mobokoli (mother that takes care) midstream transfer station arrived on 20 August at its final destination at Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo. The new, state-of-the-art E-Crane is designed to provide greatly improved production and operational efficiency and economy for Seaboard Corporation’s Midema grain unloading and flour mill operations.“By 2007 the unloading procedures for Handy and Handymax vessels at our Midema...

Cargill, Argentina installs two 1500 Series E-Cranes

2008-12-03

Cargill operates worldwide and has several plants in Argentina. The Cargill PGG ( Puerto Gobernador Galvez ) Plant is located about 10 KM south of Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe. This plant processes soya bean oil form Soya beans via milling and solvent extraction. The Cargill plant adjacent to PGG processes all other types or grains and ships them worldwide. Cargill PGG decided to update their logistics system and install a barge handling system in addition to their receiving docks fro trucks and Rail. This makes it the only plant in Argentina that has 3 different modes to receive grains....

Successful commissioning of 2nd E-Crane for City Sugar

2008-11-02

The first E-Crane® for City Group in Bangladesh was successfully commissioned in April 2006. Because this crane fulfilled all expectations and more, and because of the strong growth of the company, it didn’t took long before the customer decided to place their order for a second E-Crane®. The first E-Crane®, a 700 Series E-Crane® type 4264 on pedestal, meanwhile already has performed 6750 working hours. 2 years after the commissioning of the first E-Crane®, the second E-Crane®, again a 700-Series E-Crane® type 4264 on pedestal, was successfully installed and commissioned on November...

Marks of honor for A Belgian soldier

2008-09-22

A soldier of the Belgian army was honored for his courage, strength of character and bravery. On 23 July, 2006, Master-Commander Van Cauwenberghe (brother of our E-Crane/Indusign colleague Filip) and his Italian colleague, Captain Punzo were under sniper fire in Lebanon.Captain Punzo suffered serious injuries. Master-Commander Van Cauwenberghe brought his observer colleague to safety despite heavy fighting in the region. On September 12, 2008 a sign (medal) for courage and dedication will be granted to Master-Commander Marc Van Cauwenberghe. We are extremely thankful for the courage and...

E-Crane® adds hopper and barge handling equipment to its sixth project with AEP

2008-09-17

On August 20th, 2008, E-Crane technicians completed the mechanical assembly of a 1500B Series machine at Ohio Valley Electric Corporation’s (OVEC) Kyger Creek plant in Cheshire, Ohio. The completion of this project marks a significant milestone in the progression of E-Crane International USA as a provider of “turnkey” engineering services in the bulk material handling sector. Along with the model 10290 pedestal mounted bulk material handling machine, E-Crane USA was the general contractor for providing the receiving hopper as well as the barge handling system. E-Crane International USA also...

E-Crane® expands into barge handling

2008-08-28

The logistics chain of bulk materials often begins with a barge. Transportation by barge is one of the most cost-effective ways to move bulk materials from the point of production to market. With today’s energy cost, this method of transportation is increasing in popularity. E-Crane International USA is the provider of the E-Crane® material handler in North and South America.This unloading method is applicable to any facility handling bulk materials with barges up to and including Panamax class vessels.Barge handling has its own peculiarities: the speed of the river current, water...

Arrival of the "Mama Mobokoli” at his berth

2008-08-21

On 21st August, the Mama Mobokoli safely arrived at its final destination in Matadi, DRC. The journey took 39 days and was 4915 nautical miles long. This is 5.652,25 miles or 9.102,58 km. The Mama Mobokoli started its voyage on 12th July, when it left the harbour of Zeebrugge at 11h50. The journey went from Zeebrugge, through the Gulf of Biskaye, across the North Atlantic ocean in front of Gibraltar in the direction of the Canary Islands, alongside the coastline of Western Africa (Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast), across the Gulf of Guinea (while crossing...

Successful installation E-Crane® for project CLECO Rodemacher Power Station

2008-08-12

Report by our E-Crane® team on site.Last month a 2000 Series E-Crane® bulk material handler was installed at the Rodemacher Power Station in Lena, Louisiana. This plant is owned and operated by CLECO. The E-Crane® will be unloading limestone and petcoke received by jumbo barges on the Red River to the new Unit 3 CFB (Circulating Fluidized-Bed) Project that is currently under construction. The pedestal mounted 15317 model has a clamshell attachment for each material along with a Quick Disconnect system. The E-Crane®, rated for 1300 tons per hour free digging, is capable of unloading a barge...

Departure of the Floating Bulk Handling Terminal “Mama Mobokoli” Zeebrugge

2008-07-12

The watertight gates from the Zeebrugge Sea Lock have just been opened for the tug Leopard and his precious cargo. This is the starting point for a 4915 nautical mile (!!!) long journey.E-Crane wishes captain Janusz of the tug Leopard and his crew a safe trip with fair weather and calm seas!

E-Crane® Product Offering Expands to Barge Handling

2008-06-23

The logistics chain of bulk materials often begins with a barge. Transportation by barge is one of the most cost-effective ways to move bulk materials from the point of production to market. With today’s energy cost, this method of transportation is increasing in popularity.E-Crane International USA, Inc. (ECI) is the provider of the E-Crane® material handler in North and South America. This unloading method is applicable to any facility handling bulk materials with barges up to and including Panamax class vessels.Barge handling has its own peculiarities: The speed of the river currentWater...

Year: 2008