Evolution and Innovations in the UK Port Crane Industry

The United Kingdom’s port crane industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years, reflecting the dynamic nature of global trade and technological advancements. As a crucial component of the maritime logistics chain, port cranes play a pivotal role in efficiently handling cargo and ensuring smooth operations in ports across the UK. One of the key […]

Solutions for Ports, Harbours and Container Terminals

Barlow Technology promotes and supplies trusted reliable German engineering from companies recognised and respected globally for their production of prototypes and custom designs, within the worldwide ports industry. Supplying both electrical and mechanical solutions to many customers within ports, harbours and container terminals, our unrivalled range of procured products include: ● Motors ● Encoders ● […]

Newsletter: VEM Motors for Ports and Harbours Industry

Barlow Technology’s partnership with VEM Motors Barlow Technology is now the sole supplier for VEM Motors, in the UK, since expanding our range of low voltage, electric drive motors. German based VEM, is an innovative, dependable and internationally recognised manufacturer of technically sophisticated systems and drive solutions, as well as special drives and individual components. […]

Safety Brakes with BUEL Technology and Brake Monitoring Systems

The newest braking technology available is reflected in the range of Emergency Brakes, specifically the range of SF brakes from Pintsch Bubenzer. Where past designs have seen the brakes powered by a Hydraulic Power Unit, the new generation of brakes are powered by BUEL Model G By comparison to older HPU systems, which typically require […]

Newsletter: Crane Wheels & Refurbishment

NEWS: Read the most recent Barlow Technology newsletter – all about crane wheels & refurbishment   Welcome to the Barlow Technology Autumn newsletter; packed full of company news and product and services updates relating to the steel, ports and harbours, rail and renewable energy industries Click on the link to read the full newsletter: https://bit.ly/2EESWGv […]

SAFETY IN AUTOMATION FOR SMART PORTS

Monitoring Systems for Crane Brakes As global port operators increasingly utilise more advanced IT solutions within both manned and unmanned cranes and container handling equipment, the subject of automation remains a much discussed topic. With an increasing number of terminals worldwide considered ‘fully automated’, the number is set to rise as the industry moves to […]

Case Study: Replacement of damaged Steel Crane Wheels

Barlow Technology is extremely proud of over 40 years experience in the steel industry with a speciality in the supply of forged steel crane wheels to UK Ports and Harbours. Working as the sole authorized partners for leading European manufacturers, Barlow Technology has access to the most innovative products and processes, gearing this knowledge and […]