World Cargo News Article Digs into Key Issues of Electrified Rubber Tire Gantries

January 2013: A recent article published by World Cargo News examines advantages and considerations for installing electrically-powered rubber tire gantries in port terminals. One key issue is a safe means to plug and unplug cable required to meet the current electrical demands. ESL’s unique medium voltage ERTG Safety-interlocked Disconnect Cabinet provides a safe solution for feeding 4-6 RTGs from a single 4160V breaker by daisy-chaining and stepping down the voltage on the RTG . Read full article: “All-electric RTGs hit the USA.”