Flexible Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane for Yard Logistics Operations

Equipment Overview and Application Purpose

The Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (RTG Crane) is an essential lifting and stacking solution for modern yard logistics systems that require both high handling capacity and operational flexibility. Designed to operate without fixed rails, RTG cranes rely on rubber tire travel mechanisms to move freely across yard surfaces, making them well-suited for dynamic logistics environments with changing throughput demands.

This type of gantry crane is commonly used for container handling, heavy industrial material stacking, and intermediate buffer storage between production, warehousing, and outbound transportation areas. Its modular structure and scalable control architecture allow seamless adaptation to different yard sizes and operational intensities.

Operational Challenges Addressed

Modern logistics yards often face issues such as inflexible equipment layout, limited scalability, congestion during peak operations, and high reliance on manual coordination. Flexible Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane solutions are designed to resolve these challenges by offering:

• Layout Adaptability Without Infrastructure Constraints
  Rubber-tired travel eliminates the need for rail installation, allowing rapid reconfiguration of yard blocks as operational needs evolve.

• Improved Yard Throughput
  High traveling speeds and optimized trolley movement reduce container repositioning time and improve overall handling efficiency.

• Reduced Equipment Bottlenecks
  RTG cranes can service multiple stacking lanes, minimizing idle time and improving utilization rates across yard operations.

• Enhanced Safety and Control
  Advanced motion control systems ensure stable lifting and precise positioning even under heavy or asymmetrical load conditions.

Industry Application Scope

Flexible RTG crane systems are widely applied in the following industries and scenarios:

• Container storage and stacking yards

• Inland logistics hubs and freight distribution centers

• Industrial material transfer yards

• Steel structure and plate storage areas

• Modular construction and prefabrication yards

• Manufacturing facilities with centralized outbound logistics

Technical Specifications

Optional Components and System Enhancements

To support different yard logistics strategies, the following options are available:

• Intelligent yard management interface

• Automatic steering and lane tracking system

• Anti-collision and obstacle detection sensors

• Load monitoring and real-time weighing system

• Energy-saving hybrid drive modules

• Heavy-duty container spreaders

• Camera-assisted operation system

• Remote diagnostics and maintenance support