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Four-bar linkage portal crane

Weihua portal crane is a large-scale slewing lifting equipment installed on dedicated rails at port terminals. It features a classic and stable four-bar linkage boom system, which ensures that the load maintains a minimal horizontal height deviation during luffing (changing the operating radius), resulting in very smooth operation.
Specifications
  • Maximum operating radius: 30-45m
  • Minimum operating radius: 8.5-12m
  • Operating radius: 6.5-9.5m
  • Working class: A4-A7
Introduction

Weihua four-link portal slewing crane is a large-scale lifting equipment that adopts a four-link combined jib system. This design allows the load to move almost horizontally when the crane luffs (adjusts the working radius) while carrying heavy loads, resulting in smoother, more efficient, and energy-saving operation. It possesses strong versatility; by changing the hook, grab, or container spreader, it can efficiently handle bulk cargo, general cargo, and containers.

Structural Composition

The main structure of this crane can be summarized into the following key parts:

Structural ComponentFunction & Feature Description
Four-Link Combined Jib SystemThe core structure, precisely hinged by the fly jib, main tie rod, jib, and support structure on the gantry. It is key to achieving horizontal load luffing.
Gantry & Travel MechanismTypically adopts a cylindrical gantry structure, supports the entire upper weight, and travels along ground rails, enabling the whole machine to move.
Hoisting MechanismResponsible for the vertical lifting and lowering of goods, one of the core power mechanisms of the crane.
Luffing MechanismDrives the jib to raise and lower, changing the working radius. The four-link system ensures the hook path is nearly horizontal during luffing.
Slewing MechanismDrives the upper part of the crane (including the jib, operator’s cab, etc.) to perform a 360-degree full rotation, enabling wide-area coverage operations.
Operator’s Cab & Electrical Control SystemThe cab is typically equipped with an intelligent status monitoring control screen for monitoring and fault diagnosis. The whole machine uses a PLC control and AC variable frequency speed regulation system.

Advantages & Features

Efficient & Smooth Operation
The four-link jib system ensures operational stability and high efficiency. Using full variable frequency speed control, the mechanisms operate at high speeds, achieving high handling efficiency.
Multi-Purpose Use
Enables quick switching between hooks, grabs, and container spreaders, adapting to various material handling needs with a wide application range.
Intelligent & Safe
Equipped with intelligent status monitoring, fault diagnosis, and remote monitoring functions. Features multiple safety protections such as wind alarm, dynamic anti-collision, and limit detection.
Energy Saving & Environmental Protection
Utilizes technologies like power feedback, making it more energy-efficient than普通 cranes.
Global Adaptability
Product design complies with multiple international standards including DIN, FEM, IEC, and GB, meeting the requirements of different port projects worldwide.

Applications

This crane is key equipment for modern ports, terminals, and large-scale industrial bases.

  • Core Application Fields: Mainly used in seaports and inland river terminals, large logistics yards, and port-side industrial zones (such as power plants and steel mills) for systematic loading, unloading, and transfer of bulk cargo like coal, ore, sand, gravel, and general cargo.
  • Specific Application Scenarios: For example, it is used for bulk carrier unloading and general cargo handling at Jiangsu Nantong Tongzhou Bay Lvsi Port; it is also exported to ports in Indonesia, serving international logistics hubs.
Brand Advantages
Strong capabilities
A leading enterprise in China's crane industry, with an annual production capacity exceeding 100,000 sets of lifting equipment. Its smart factory ranks among the industry's top in scale and production capacity. In 2023, order volume surpassed 4 billion yuan, with its market coverage and delivery capabilities widely recognized.
Rich experience
With over six decades of deep expertise in the lifting equipment sector, our service network spans more than 170 countries worldwide. Having completed over 500,000 projects across diverse complex industrial scenarios, we have accumulated extensive application experience and solutions.
Qualifications and Honors
The company operates a National-level Enterprise Technology Center and holds over 1,800 authorized patents. It has received 135 provincial-level and higher science and technology awards, led or participated in the formulation of multiple international/national standards, and earned certifications including the National Manufacturing Single Champion title.
Quality Assurance
Strictly implementing the ISO international quality system, with automation rates exceeding 95% in critical processes. Pioneering the “New Chinese-style” structural optimization technology, significantly reducing equipment weight and energy consumption. Rigorous quality control throughout the entire production process ensures safety and reliability.
Technological Innovation
Annual R&D investment accounts for 4%-6% of revenue, with an academician-led technical team of over 1,200 members. Breakthroughs in key bottlenecks such as millimeter-level anti-sway technology (≤2mm) continuously drive the iteration of intelligent, lightweight, and low-carbon technologies.
After-sales Service
With over 300 service centers worldwide, we guarantee 24-hour rapid response. Equipped with the “Crane Butler” intelligent operation and maintenance system, we provide remote diagnostics and preventive maintenance, ensuring full lifecycle service support for your operations.
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