60 Tons Single Boom Portal Crane Used in Egyptian Ports

Antecedentes del proyecto: Egyptian Port’s Urgent Demand for Heavy-Duty Handling Equipment

The client is a leading port operation enterprise in Egypt, responsible for the operation and management of multiple terminal berths in Egyptian ports. With the rapid growth of import and export trade in the region, the port’s existing handling equipment could no longer meet the efficient loading and unloading needs of heavy cargo such as containers, productos a granel, and large-scale mechanical equipment. The client urgently needed to purchase high-performance, estable, and durable heavy-duty portal cranes to improve handling efficiency, reduce operational costs, and ensure the safe and smooth operation of port logistics.

After in-depth market research and comparison, the client focused on Weihua Group, a global leader in lifting equipment manufacturing, especially on Weihua’s 60 tons single boom portal crane. This type of crane is widely used in ports, muelles, y patios de almacenamiento, with the advantages of simple structure, light weight, large working amplitude, and high operational efficiency, which perfectly matches the client’s actual operational needs in Egyptian ports.

On-Site Inspection: The Key to Gaining Client Trust

As a major investment in port equipment, the client attached great importance to the quality, actuación, and actual operation effect of the cranes. Before making a final decision, the client organized a professional technical team to conduct an on-site inspection of Weihua’s production base and the actual operation sites of 60 tons single boom portal cranes.

During the inspection, the client team carefully observed the entire production process of Weihua’s portal cranes, including the selection of high-quality steel plates (sourced from renowned steel mills such as Baosteel and Wuhan Steel), precision cutting by German Messer CNC plasma cutting machines, and intelligent welding by advanced welding robots—all of which ensured the structural stability and durability of the cranes. Más importante aún, the client team visited multiple domestic port sites where Weihua’s 60 tons single boom portal cranes have been put into operation, witnessing the cranes’ stable operation, efficient handling, and reliable safety performance firsthand.

Weihua’s technical team provided detailed explanations to the client on the crane’s core technologies, including full digital AC frequency conversion and PLC speed regulation control, intelligent safety protection systems (such as strong wind alarm and overload protection), and convenient maintenance design. The client was deeply impressed by Weihua’s strict quality control system, mature manufacturing technology, and the excellent performance of the equipment in actual operation. After a comprehensive evaluation, the client finally decided to place an order for 3 conjuntos de 60 tons single boom portal cranes from Weihua Group.

Ventajas del producto: Tailor-Made Solutions for Egyptian Port Operations

El 60 tons single boom portal cranes customized by Weihua for the Egyptian port are designed according to international standards (ISO, Femenado) and combined with the specific operating environment of Egyptian ports, with the following core advantages:

• ◆ High Load-Carrying Capacity & Eficiencia: Con una capacidad de elevación nominal de 60 montones, the crane can efficiently handle heavy cargo such as large containers and bulk materials, significantly improving the port’s loading and unloading efficiency. The optimized four-bar linkage design ensures high accuracy of horizontal luffing, reducing cargo swing and improving handling precision.
• ◆ Estable & Rendimiento confiable: Adopting high-quality core components (siemens, Schneider electrical components, etc.) and advanced vector frequency conversion technology, the crane operates stably with low noise and low energy consumption. The IP65 electrical enclosures and heat-resistant cabling are specially designed to adapt to the hot and dusty environment of Egyptian ports, ensuring long-term stable operation under harsh conditions.
• ◆ Intelligent & Operación segura: Equipped with real-time monitoring, automatic fault detection, y sistemas anticolisión, the crane can realize 24/7 monitoreo remoto, reducing the risk of operational accidents. The cab is designed to be comfortable and ergonomic, with a 360° rotating operation device that expands the operating range and improves operator efficiency.
• ◆ Fácil mantenimiento & Cost-Saving: The modular design of the crane makes assembly, desmontaje, and transportation convenient. The hinge point of the boom is moved up to realize the Z-winding of the wire rope, prolonging the service life of the wire rope and reducing maintenance costs. Weihua also provides comprehensive after-sales services, including on-site installation, puesta en marcha, and technical training, ensuring the smooth operation of the equipment.

Project Outcome: Win-Win Cooperation for Mutual Development

After the order was confirmed, Weihua strictly followed the client’s requirements and the international quality standards to accelerate the production, asamblea, and testing of the 3 conjuntos de 60 tons single boom portal cranes. The cranes passed the strict dynamic and static load tests by the Beijing Hoist Machinery Research Institute, ensuring that all performance indicators met the design requirements and the client’s expectations. Después, Weihua arranged a professional installation and commissioning team to go to the Egyptian port, completing the on-site installation, depuración, and operator training efficiently.

Since being put into operation, el 3 conjuntos de 60 tons single boom portal cranes have been running stably and efficiently, greatly improving the port’s heavy cargo handling capacity. The port’s loading and unloading efficiency has increased by more than 30%, and the vessel berthing time has been reduced significantly, effectively reducing the client’s operational costs and enhancing the port’s competitiveness in the regional and global market. The client highly recognized Weihua’s product quality and after-sales service, and expressed a willingness to carry out long-term in-depth cooperation with Weihua for future port equipment upgrades.

¿Por qué elegir Weihua? 60 Tons Single Boom Portal Crane?

Weihua Group has rich experience in the research, desarrollo, and manufacturing of port portal cranes, with a complete product range covering 10-80 tons of single boom and four-link portal cranes. As a global leading lifting equipment manufacturer, Weihua adheres to the concept of “quality first, orientado al cliente”, and its products have passed ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 and other international certifications, and are exported to more than 100 countries and regions around the world, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, and Sri Lanka.

For Egyptian ports and other global port operators, Weihua can provide tailor-made portal crane solutions according to the specific operating environment and needs, combined with professional on-site inspection services, strict quality control, y soporte postventa integral, helping customers achieve efficient, seguro, and cost-saving port operations.

If you are looking for high-quality 60 tons single boom portal cranes for ports, muelles, or other industrial fields, Weihua Group is your reliable partner. Contact us today to learn more about our products and successful cases!