A-Ward container tilter

Archiv – In an effort to find a better solution to the loading of various forms of scrap and bulk products into containers for export, New Zealand-based A-Ward Attachments Ltd has developed the ACT self-contained container tilting unit with back-in, drive-out capability. In an effort to find a better solution to the loading of various forms of scrap and bulk products into containers for export, New Zealand-based A-Ward Attachments Ltd has developed the ACT self-contained container tilting unit with back-in, drive-out capability.
A-Ward Director and Chief Engineer Simon Ward designed the unit after hearing customers complain that existing loading systems were causing damage to containers while at the same time lacking in safety and efficiency.
The container and trailer chassis are backed into the unit and the container is locked at eight points of engagement on to the tilter’s lifting arms. The doors are opened and the tilter hydraulically raises the container from 0 to 90 degrees for easy loading using a loader, material handler or conveyor. Once loaded, the doors are closed and held shut by specially-designed hydraulic closers; the container is then lowered to a safe height so the doors can be latched. Once back on the trailer chassis, the locks are disengaged and the container is taken to port.
’We visit yards all over the world and listen to our customers’€™ needs,’€™ says Mr Ward. ‘€˜Overwhelmingly, people needed a faster way to load containers without putting operators and labourers in harm’€™s way.’€™