2008
HMS 2008 Proceeding
Advanced handling of steel products in seaports using magnet systems
Authors: Bernd Scholz-Reiter, Uwe Hinrichs, Jan Topi Tervo
Abstract
The intense growth of cargo traffic leads to a higher movement of goods in German seaports. Due to limited possibilities to upgrade existing infrastructure and the demand to ecologically extend the seaport?s capacity, technological innovations are needed to fulfil these requirements. Especially, the handling of steel products is dominated by classical, mechanical load handling attachments which usually consist of hooks, chains, ropes and belts. These attachments are comparatively heavy and unwieldy but are convincing regarding design, quality and reliability. However, this technology offers very little potential for innovation and process optimisation. Additionally, damage of the handled steel products cannot be excluded. But as an innovative alternative to mechanical load handling attachments different magnet systems are available. This article is focused on the basic conditions of the development of the handling technology and the development of an innovative logistics concept which is necessary because of the employment of the new technology.
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