In pursuit of expense reduction and higher environmental standards, LBCT chose Phoenix Products’ ModCom LED flood, walkway, and interior machinery house lights for its new ship-to-shore (STS) and automated stacking cranes (ASC). LBCT expects considerable energy usage reductions and cost savings. Additionally, these LED fixtures will virtually eliminate the routine maintenance that is common with traditional lighting technology, which further reduces costs and increases the overall level of safety.
“This project will help LBCT increase its competitiveness by dramatically reducing lighting-related energy consumption and crane maintenance costs,” said Ryan Hertel, director of business development for Phoenix Products.
LBCT crane lighting designers used a combination of 150W and 300W ModCom LED floodlights with customized optics to achieve desired light levels in working areas. On the crane, 18W LED fixtures line the walkways. Phoenix Products’ RSL linear LED fixtures also illuminate interior spaces in the
electrical room and machinery house, allowing each operator cab full control over interior light levels with customized dimmable fixture.
“Phoenix Products’ LED floodlights installed on the automated stacking cranes will remain off during operation yet will illuminate instantly when remote control operation is required,” said Hertel. “The LED floodlights are instantly at full intensity, and the on/off cycles have no negative impact on expected lifespan.”
This programming of crane lighting will also reduce the light pollution from the automated yard cranes. Furthermore, this feature is advantageous for STS cranes that previously would require a wait up to 20 minutes as their traditional lighting fixtures warmed up and returned to full intensity. The ModCom LED floodlights will minimize downtime, increase safety, and improve efficiency.
These LBCT cranes are currently being built by crane manufacturer, ZPMC, with the first cranes expected to arrive toward the end of 2013.
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