A hybrid straddle carrier is a handling equipment that combines multiple power sources, combining the advantages of fuel engines and electric motors. Through intelligent systems for energy management, it achieves higher efficiency and lower emissions.
Dynamic system
Straddle carrier: The power source of standard straddle carriers mainly relies on diesel engines as the power source, and the power system is simple, so the fuel efficiency is not very high and the environmental performance is limited.
Hybrid straddle carrier: The power system of the hybrid straddle carrier adopts a hybrid power system, which combines a fuel generator and an electric engine, resulting in higher fuel efficiency, more energy conservation and environmental protection.
Performance
Straddle carriers are suitable for high-intensity, long-term continuous operations, but their response speed is relatively slow, especially during low-speed or short distance operations.
The hybrid straddle carriers can provide instant power response through an electric motor, while also maintaining normal operation under high and low load conditions. It has stronger flexibility and operability.
Running Cost
Due to its low fuel efficiency, straddle carriers have relatively high fuel costs. At the same time, the fuel consumption of the straddle carriers is relatively high during long-term high load operation, and it is necessary to regularly inspect and maintain the power system of the straddle carriers. So the maintenance cost of straddle carrier is also relatively high.
Due to the combination of fuel and electricity in the power system, the overall fuel consumption of hybrid straddle carrier is relatively low, which also reduces the fuel cost of hybrid straddle carrier to a certain extent. Meanwhile, due to the low maintenance requirements for the power system of hybrid straddle carrier, the overall maintenance cost is relatively low.
Environmental Performance
Because of the low fuel efficiency, straddle carriers will produce more carbon emissions, especially in the state of high load, will also produce more noise.
Hybrid straddle carriers can reduce carbon emissions to a large extent through the combination of two power systems. At the same time, in the case of independent operation of electric power, zero emissions can be achieved.
Technical Complexity
The production technology of the straddle carrier is mature, the technical requirements for the operator are relatively low, and the late maintenance of the straddle carrier is also relatively simple.
The technical complexity of hybrid straddle carriers is relatively high, and the requirements for manufacturers of hybrid straddle carriers are also relatively high, requiring higher production knowledge and technology. In addition, the operator of the hybrid straddle carriers also needs professional operation training.
Case 1
One of our customers in the Philippines uses diesel-powered straddle carriers to move prefabricated beams in their beam yard. This straddle carrier shows its strong power and reliability under high intensity and long working hours.
Advantage
Diesel straddle carriers can provide more powerful power, which is suitable for long continuous work, and easy to operate.
Disadvantage
Diesel power generation will produce more fuel consumption, while producing more carbon emissions, poor environmental performance.
Case 2
One of our customers in Romania uses a hybrid straddle carrier in their beam yard. At that time, the customer communicated with us that they wanted a straddle carrier that was more environmentally friendly but could maintain high energy efficiency. So we designed a hybrid straddle carrier. At present, the equipment has demonstrated its high efficiency in both high and low load working situations.
Advantage
Hybrid powertrains reduce carbon emissions, improve fuel efficiency and reduce fuel costs. At the same time, after professional statistics, the hybrid straddle carrier can reduce the fuel cost to about 15% during the working process.
Whether it is a hybrid straddle carrier or straddle carrier, it has excellent performance in the working process. Whether to choose which kind of equipment needs to be considered according to your actual needs, cost budget and so on. If you would like to know the prices of different straddle carriers, contact us!
