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Ship-to-shore (STS) cranes perform critical container handling at the port’s edge. VAHLE provides reliable power and data solutions engineered for long travel distances, continuous operation and automation readiness.
Ship-to-shore (STS) cranes are essential for vessel loading and unloading in U.S. container terminals. These massive systems operate under extreme load conditions, long travel distances, and continuous multi-shift cycles — demanding highly reliable power and communication infrastructure to ensure uptime and safety.
VAHLE Inc. delivers coordinated STS crane electrification systems with proven energy transmission technologies designed specifically for outdoor port environments. Our high-capacity conductor bar solutions provide uninterrupted energy across the full crane runway while supporting efficient cable management and performance in harsh port conditions such as salt, wind and vibration.
As terminals pursue automation and remote operation, dependable data transmission is critical. VAHLE STS systems provide a reliable communication infrastructure to support crane control and spreader positioning while improving operational safety, handling performance and serviceability — enabling a scalable path toward automation-ready performance without compromising reliability.
Whether you're upgrading existing cranes or building new automation-ready terminals, VAHLE Inc. provides coordinated electrification systems that improve uptime, reduce maintenance and support crane modernization initiatives.
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Large cable festoon systems are manufactured individually for the respective requirement. The scalable systems can accommodate round or flat power and data cables.
VAHLE offers motorized cable reels of all sizes for the power supply of crane systems in a wide range of industrial applications for mobile vehicles and loading machines.
With the SMGX, the tried-and-tested SMGM system has been adapted for outdoor use. It is based on the functional principle of the SMGM, but has particularly robust mechanical components and also guarantees significantly higher tolerances. The shielded slotted waveguide enables high transmission rates and prevents unwanted interference signals from inside or outside.
The lightweight types U15, U25 and U35 are particularly easy to maintain thanks to their open design. Thanks to different conductor materials, they are also particularly flexible to install.
