Year: 2019

Going green is all the rage these days.  Manufactures of everything from cars and trucks to lawnmowers and bicycles are releasing ‘Electric’ models in the fast-growing segment, as public pressure mounts to preserve the environment and move away from fossil fuels.  But not everyone is new to the “Green Machine” format. E-Crane Worldwide, a Belgian-based supplier of cranes for heavy duty bulk and scrap handling applications, has been producing all-electric E-Cranes since the 1990’s.  The Equilibrium Crane or “E-Crane” is not just any electric crane.  It is the most energy...

When cute furry cuddlies are too mainstream, E-Crane takes a furry friendship & adoption to the next level…. Rehabilitation Centre: Samboja LestariArrival Date: August 16, 2014Current Age: 7 yearsGender: FemaleCurrent Location: Forest School – Group 1 Background On 16 August 2014, Harriet – a timid young female Orangutan, aged 2, was rescued and handed over to Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS) Foundation – an Indonesian non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Bornean orangutan and their habitat, in cooperation with local...

Next generation coal logistics Optimizing the coal supply chain is something E-Crane’s engineers and experts excel at. Solutions are offered for coal miners, (floating) terminals as well as power plants and other end users around the world. The main objective is always to provide high-end coal handling solutions built around the E-Crane, which offer a reliable and long-term operation with the lowest possible OPEX combined with the highest crane availability in the industry. This is accomplished by offering a high level of customization while, at the same, offering in depth training for operators...

With multiple successful operations throughout the world, E-Crane has proven to be a trusted, all-in-one solution for the coal handling industry.  E-Crane has been the ideal solution at many ports and terminals for barge loading and unloading, ship loading and unloading, and stockpiling.  While each project is different, the modular and flexible design of the E-Crane makes it ideal for any coal handling operation. USA Operations The history of E-Cranes in the coal handling industry began in Ruhr area in Germany around 30 years ago, but really took off in the United States market. ...

Energy consumption and environmental impact are key when it comes to investment in new port equipment – in other words, the environmental impact of a port crane needs to be minimized. On the other hand, the cost associated with handling one ton of bulk material also has great importance, as this shows the economic feasibility. When handling difficult dry bulk materials as well as steel scrap, hydraulic material handlers have become standard and are considered the most suitable solution for the job. Wherever you look, traditional rope cranes are being replaced by hydraulic units that...