GSU - With Shuttle Trolley, with Single Trolley and with Trolley self travelling
Tenova Grab unloaders (GSU) are designed to handle bulk materials across a wide range of different particle sizes and properties.
Tenova GSU are specifically tailored-made according to client's requirements incorporating various solutions according to their specific application.
Overview
Tenova grab ship unloaders cover a wide-range of capacities and vessel sizes Grab-type ship unloaders are particularly convenient to ports that discharge different material types as the grab system can work across various materials. This consolidated technology demonstrated good operability and reliability over decades of activities.
Among the available typologies Tenova can offer double trolley (with shuttle trolley), Single Trolley, Trolley Self Motorized.
Tenova is specialized in fabricating and fully assembling off site and in shipping to final destination the GSU in a single unit by Heavy Lift Ship (Lo-Lo) or by Flat Deck Ship or Barge (Ro-Ro).
Technical data
Tenova GSU are very reliable machines with:.
Hoisting capacity: from 12,5 t up to 85 t
Unloading capacity: from 350 t/h up to 3,100 t/h
Vessel size: from barges up to 400,000 DWT
Overall efficiency (through complete ship unloading process): ~55-60% depending of characteristics of unloaded material.
Reliability: ~98%.
Availability: ~96%.
Rail spans and Wheel loads based on customers needs: standard value between 15-25 m and 25-50 ton wheel respectively.
Trafo size: from 630 kVA to 3,150 kVA
Innovation
Technological innovation is the foundation of the Tenova GSU competitiveness.
Tenova engineering process is the driver of R&D, developing flexible, individual and effective design concept in particular the main motors control center and the transfer of the material from the main hopper to the wharf conveyor are the key to find the ideal solutions for each customer.
By embracing innovation, Tenova is able to offer customer the cutting-edge solution for GSU.
Safety
Employees’ health and safety, in addition to environmental protection, are top priority in the design of a Tenova’s GSU which can be operated also in automatic mode.
With the principle of Zero Harm as an integral part of its own business, Tenova is committed design GSU to a safe working environment.
Automation
Tenova’s GSU are highly automated machines which implement automatic operation for most of the unloading process.
Tenova is continuing to develop innovations in this field in order to be able to reach higher level of safe automation.
Environment
Thanks to the hopper protections and efficient dedusting system, Tenova’s GSU reduce and minimize the environmental footprint.
Digital
Digitalization is an essential aspect to have a highly automated, safe and reliable machine. Tenova is applying the most up dated digital technology in order to be able to offer products highly connected and efficiently maintainable.
Soon Tenova products will be combine on Customer request with:
Virtual reality simulator for personnel training purpose.
Predictive maintenance based on line monitoring of vibrations and temperatures.
Smart anti-collision system to support remote and unmanned operation.
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Francesco Stagnaro
Sales & Marketing Director, Tenova Material Handling
