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ZIMM drive technology for STS and container cranes
Ship-to-shore and container cranes must perform locking, positioning, adjusting and tensioning functions reliably during terminal operation. Robust mechanics, clearly defined interfaces and repeatable movements are essential so that gantry travel modes, spreader functions and rope-guided systems operate without disruption and can be integrated cleanly into the crane logic.
ZIMM provides a modular solution kit for this: ZA-I and ZA series electromechanical actuators as well as screw jacks perform linear motions for locking, positioning, adjusting and tensioning. This creates robust solutions for STS/container cranes, port equipment and retrofit tasks where function, integrability and continuous operation are the priority.
Spindle with trapezoidal or ball thread
Standardised flanges and matching parts
Corrosion protection ex works
Integrated sliding swivel bearings
Sealed gear
Lubrication without downtimes
Flexible drive configuration
ZA-I-Series | Actuator
High precision and flexible drive configuration for reliable locking, positioning and adjustment movements: ZA-I series actuators operate as a coaxial drive in a compact, powerful and repeatable manner. With single-stage or two-stage planetary gearbox as well as direct drive, they can be adapted to duty cycle and system design. The ZIMM modular system offers perfectly matching parts.
Spindle with trapezoidal or ball thread
High performance gearing
Standardised flanges and matching parts
Corrosion protection ex works
Integrated sliding swivel bearings
Sealed gear
Lubrication without downtimes
Ready for all installation positions
Spindle with trapezoidal or ball thread
High performance gearing
Standardised flanges and matching parts
Corrosion protection ex works
Integrated sliding swivel bearings
Sealed gear
Lubrication without downtimes
Ready for all installation positions
ZE-Series | Screw jack
Proven technology for reliable positioning, adjusting and tensioning tasks: ZE series screw jacks operate precisely, robustly and repeatably. Depending on the version and system design, they perform linear motions per gearbox or within the system. The ZIMM modular system offers perfectly matching parts.
Typical motion tasks in the STS/container crane environment
Safe-Lock | Locking the gantry bogies on gantry cranes
Depending on the operating mode, gantry cranes must be able to switch between normal travel, cross-travel, rotate mode and parking mode. For this purpose, the bogies are swivelled into alternative positions and then locked reliably. The locking function must release the selected position and hold it stably under load. At the same time, the upward and downward movement of the locking pin must be clearly controlled.
Benefits
- Clear locking motion for controllable gantry travel modes
- Repeatable pin positions for reliable locking of the selected bogie position
- Robust electromechanical solution with clear end-position logic
- Easy integration into crane control and gantry travel logic
Operating principle
- A ZA-I series electromechanical actuator actuates the locking pin device
- The motor-driven mechanism releases or locks the pin depending on the selected bogie position
- End-position monitoring controls the lifting motion of the pin
- After swivelling, the pin engages in the new position in a controlled manner
Application scenarios
- Switching between normal travel and cross-travel mode
- Locking function in rotate mode
- Locking of defined parking positions
- Gantry travel logic on gantry cranes in OEM or retrofit environments
Spreader | Actuate locking and adjustment functions
Locking and adjustment functions in the spreader must be actuated precisely and controlled in a mechanically traceable manner. Especially in intermodal operation, repeatable motion sequences and full integration into the crane solution are essential. Continuous access by the crane management system to the respective function must remain possible at all times.
Benefits
- Precise electromechanical adjustment motion for locking and adjustment functions
- Full integrability into crane management and control systems
- High functional traceability due to direct mechanical coupling
- Suitable for clearly structured motion sequences with increased integration requirements
Operating principle
- ZA series electromechanical actuators perform the adjustment motion
- Opposing functional elements can be mechanically coupled via a direct shaft
- This allows motions to be transmitted and synchronized in a controlled manner
- The mechanical design of the overall system supports a traceable functional logic
Application scenarios
- Spreader functions in container handling
- Intermodal operating modes with high requirements for motion control
- Fully electrically and mechanically integrated crane solutions
- Retrofit or new design of locking and adjustment functions
Backreach | Maintain rope tension on the container crane
In the landside area of the container crane, rope tension must be kept constant so that no slack rope occurs and the catenary trolley can be guided stably and precisely. At the same time, vibrations should be reduced and smoother rope running with lower wear should be achieved. The tensioning function therefore supports operational safety, guiding quality and ease of maintenance.
Benefits
- Constant rope tension
- Reduction of slack rope and vibration-related effects
- More precise guidance and positioning of the catenary trolley
- Lower wear due to smoother rope running and fewer bending cycles
Operating principle
- Screw jacks generate the linear tensioning motion
- The rope tensioning system at backreach keeps the ropes under controlled preload
- This allows rope guidance and tension level to be adjusted repeatably
- Fewer bending cycles support longer rope service life and more stable rope running
Application scenarios
- Rope tensioning systems at backreach on container cranes
- Retrofit of existing tensioning solutions
- Crane applications focused on rope service life and smooth rope running
- Systems where vibration reduction and precise guidance of the catenary trolley are relevant
Submit an inquiry for your application now
Are you planning a locking, positioning, adjustment or tensioning function in the STS and container crane environment? Then send us a brief description of the technical task together with the key boundary conditions such as load, stroke, installation situation, motion sequence and control requirements. ZIMM supports you in selecting ZA-I and ZA series electromechanical actuators as well as screw jacks for motion tasks in OEM and retrofit environments.