MacRack

A new type of all-electric opening and

closing system for side-rolling hatch covers

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MacRack
A new economical, competitive and environmentally-friendly electric-drive system that
combines drive and lift operations for side-rolling hatch covers. Cargotecs latest electricdrive solution for MacGregor side-rolling hatch covers, MacRack, employs a combined
rack-and-pinion drive and lifter system.
When opening hatch covers the
lifting force needed is achieved by
the MacRack lever mechanism. The
mechanism converts the rotation
(torque) into a vertical movement. When
closing, the mechanism lowers the
covers and pushes them together to
achieve the correct amount of rubber
compression and tightness, therefore
making separate hatch cover lifters
obsolete.
Panels are kept in the closed position
by an automatic lock (with manual
release). For intermediate stops, the
panels are held by the built-in brake on
the motors. There are auto-cleats, which
are activated by the opening/closing
movement.

Because MacRack makes separate hatch

cover lifters obsolete, maintenance
work for the shipowner is reduced, and
the shipyards installation work is also
simpler as fewer components need
to be installed on the coaming. Each
actuator is installed on the hatch side
only and the drive unit is well protected
from cargo spills during loading and
discharging.

This new system incorporates a number

of mechanical as well as electrical
innovations:
the drive and lifting systems are
combined
automatic cleating (as in Roll-up-Roll)
is foreseen

initial lifting is practically straight up

enabling the use of one standard seal
all around the hatch cover panel
the motor and its mounting are
disconnected from the panel when
the hatch covers are closed at sea,
allowing free relative movements
between ships hull and hatch covers
the modular configuration means that
installation and repairs can be done
independently and replacements are
easy
automatic locking when closed, but
with a manual release
for shipyards, the standard interface
provides benefits as it speeds up the
ship design process.

Electric drives bring important

advantages compared with
hydraulic drives
For the shipowner:

For the shipyard:

We can provide tomorrows standard

today.

fast, easy and reliable to operate and

to monitor
no pollution from hydraulic oil
maintenance friendly with simplified
inspections
operation position is not limited
cost savings during ships lifetime
energy saving as no continuous
machinery running is required
no cold climate sensitivity

cost savings due to reduced work

installation friendly (plug and play)
no pump and hydraulic pipes to fit,
no system to flush
no hydraulic control stand installation
required

MacGregor is the global market leading brand in marine cargo handling and offshore load-handling solutions. Customerdriven MacGregor engineering and service solutions for the maritime transportation, offshore load-handling and naval
logistics markets are used onboard merchant and naval ships, on offshore support vessels, and in ports and terminals.
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Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea - wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotecs daughter
brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world.

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