Rubber Tyre Gantry Crane
Certificate of training recognised by the RTITB
The scope of the training is to provide the necessary knowledge and skill to handle and operate a rubber tyre gantry crane (RTG) in order to load and unload containers in a safe and productive way.
Number of Participants: Maximum of 2
Duration: 1 Week
Location: Onsite
General
Safety procedure RTG driver
Operating the RTG
Risk detection and safety
Pre use check up
Technical safety procedures
Daily inspections and maintenance
Working with the RTG
Start the engine
Selecting driving direction and steering
Modus carousel drive
Modus park wheels
Operating/securing cat
Anchor cables
Tour of the RTG
- Safety path of the RTG
- Construction
- Engine room
- Control panel
- Controls
- Safety doors
- Chair
- PLC-control
- DGPS (assisted auto steering)
- Communication system
- Camera’s
- Wind speed indicator
- Anti-collision
- Remote control (if applied)
- Lights
Daily Checklist
- Starting engine
- Breaking test
- Control environment
- Check up cables
- Check up spreader (20’, 30’, 40’, twin)
- Checking extendable twin
- Driving trolley
- Driving RTG
- Operating hoisting system
- Operating flippers
- Hoisting containers
- Transporting containers
- Stacking containers (up to 5 high)
- Swing control (with and without anti swing device)
- Securing trolley position
- Emergency stop
- PLC malfunction
- Combination of movements
- Loading containers on train and truck
- Parking collision free
- Engine off and securing trolley
- Hooking up to external electrical system
- Anchoring RTG