Salzgitter-Kocks G.m.b.H. of Bremen, West Germany, is one of the world's largest and best-known designers and manufacturers of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment. They are represented in the U.S. by Marine Technical Associates (MTA), 195 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls, N.J.
The Salzgitter-Kocks product line includes cranes of all types, including deck cranes, container loading/unloading cranes, container starting cranes, dockside cranes, shipyard cranes and floating derricks. Hook capacities for the deck cranes range from 3 to 200 tons. Outreach is from 10 to 30 meters.
The company also specializes in designing special individual cranes or custom crane systems to meet any requirement.
In addition to cranes, the company manufactures a complete line of shiploaders, conveyor belt systems, conveyor belt stackers, bucket wheel loaders/reclaimers, and blending facilities.
A full line of anchoring and mooring equipment is also offered, including windlasses, chain stoppers and capstans.
Electric, hydraulic, steam, or diesel drive winches are available, some up to 250 tons pull.
A notable installation of Kocks in the United States is the container cranes at the Port of Savannah, Ga.
A 62-page catalog is available describing the full Salzgitter-Kocks line. It includes photos, drawings, specification tables, dimensions, etc. For a free copy,
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