50 TON CAPACITY STRADDLE CARRIER
Project Summary
Challenges
- Transporting heavy and oversized loads without relying on overhead cranes
- Ensuring safe lifting and positioning of high-center-of-gravity components
- Operating efficiently in congested plant layouts with narrow maneuvering areas
- Preventing load oscillation during lifting and travel
Our Solution
- Designed a 50-ton fully electric straddle carrier with synchronized lifting and travel control
- Implemented independent wheel steering for precise maneuverability in confined areas
- Integrated proportional lifting control and anti-sway motion algorithms for load stability
- Equipped the system with a comprehensive safety architecture including sensors, alarms, and emergency systems
Client’s Need
The client required a flexible and safe handling solution to move large industrial components between different operational zones. The system needed to eliminate crane dependency, improve operational safety, and enable repeatable, controlled lifting and transport operations.
Project Challenge
Handling oversized loads introduces complex dynamics such as load swing, visibility limitations, and space constraints. Additionally, the facility layout required precise positioning capability and reliable movement across shared production areas without disrupting workflow.
Maintaining synchronized lifting while ensuring operator safety and structural stability was a critical engineering requirement.
Our Solution
FADA engineered a 50-ton straddle carrier with synchronized lifting beams and precision travel control to ensure stable load handling throughout the operation.
The carrier features electric drive technology, proportional hydraulic lifting, and advanced steering modes to allow smooth navigation across complex routes. Safety scanners, visual alerts, and emergency protection systems provide continuous operator and environment safety during operation.
The modular structural design also enables adaptation to different load geometries and future operational requirements.
Key Technical Highlights
- 50-ton lifting capacity with synchronized load handling
- Fully electric drive system for sustainable and low-noise operation
- Independent steering for tight turning radius and precise maneuverability
- Proportional lifting control with anti-sway load stabilization
- Advanced safety package: scanners, alarms, emergency stop, collision protection
- Modular structural design adaptable to different load dimensions
Result
The implementation of the 50-ton straddle carrier enabled:
- Safe and crane-independent heavy load transportation
- Improved operational efficiency and reduced handling time
- Enhanced positioning accuracy and load stability
- Increased workplace safety and reduced manual intervention
The solution delivered a reliable and scalable intralogistics improvement while supporting continuous production flow.