With the advancement of technology, port automation is now accelerating. The PinSmart II is designed to fill port automation’s last challenge ‘twistlock handling’. The machine is fully automated, removing and replacing all types of ISO twistlocks in ship to shore quayside or drive-through operations.
The automated machine will support up to 80 tonnes and is shock damped to reduce shock transfer, impact and noise. Gather guides are located at each axis to guide container(s) into position, where the robotic arm(s) then remove or replace the container’s twistlock cones.
PinSmart II can be fitted with up to four smart robotic arms. The more robotic arms will reduce the removal/replacement of the twistlock cone cycle.
Twistlocks are taken to or fed from the large-capacity storage racks – capable of handling up to 2,000 twistlock cones. The self-learning robotic arm can memorise each twistlock type and its exact position.
The machine is powered by a simple plugin from the quay crane.
The intelligent robotic arm can remove/replace a twistlock within 10 seconds. The cycle can be further advanced through fitting more robotic arms, which means more twistlocks being removed/replaced.
PinSmart II removes the element of danger, as the robotic arm acts autonomously at the quay side. This also means insurance costs will be reduced, saving on port expenses.
The PinSmart II has 2,000 twistlock storage spaces. The intelligent robotic arm will remember where each twistlock type is stored.
The automated machine does not need any manual intervention and as a result, save on operating expenses.
The PinSmart II can operate in all weather conditions.
Optimised container flows reduce energy consumption emissions, improving port sustainability and reduce port expenses.
| Feature | Description |
| Twistlock removal/replace time | 10 seconds* |
| Twistlock types | All types |
| Container sizes | 1 x 20ft/40ft/45ft/2 x 20ft |
| Storage capacity | 2,000 twistlock cones |
Certification
All RAM spreaders are manufactured at our purpose built production facility in accordance with ISO 9001:2008:2008, ISO 14001;2004 and DIN 18800-7 welding standard.
Fully Tested
All spreaders are fully load tested, function tested and are delivered together with operation and maintenance manuals and associated certification.
Warranty
All RAM Spreader products are supplied with full equipment warranty.
