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Murray Energy

Murray Energy, the largest underground coal mining company in the United States, installed a new E-Crane at its facility near Moundsville, West Virginia (USA) to handle fly ash, a coal combustion byproduct. Mounted on a barge, the E-Crane unloads fly ash from barges into a specialized hopper before the material is conveyed to a truck loading station, providing an efficient and reliable bulk material handling solution.

Murray energy

Applications:

Inland river terminals

Attachment:

10,7 m³ / 14.0 yd³ Hydraulic Clamshell Grab

Duty Cycle Capacity:

-

Lift Capacity

27,0 Mtons / 30.0 UStons

Location:

Moundsville, West Virginia, USA

Crane lower:

Barge

Power source:

450 kW / 600 hp Electric Motor

Reach:

26,4 m / 86,5 ft

Model:

18264 PD-E

Tags:

Barge,Bulk handling

Murray Energy2026-08-20T10:00:40+02:00
Murray energy

The Challenge: Handling Difficult Fly Ash from a Floating Installation

Murray Energy required a reliable solution to unload fly ash from barges while operating from a floating installation. Because the properties of fly ash can vary significantly—from hard and crusty to wet and sticky—the company needed equipment capable of maintaining consistent performance under changing material conditions. In addition, the crane had to operate safely and efficiently on a barge, minimizing movement while ensuring reliable unloading operations.

ā€œI have never seen a more dedicated, professional, and caring group of technicians… The machine is massive, but controllable, smooth and fast. I’m planning to stick with this rig until retirement!ā€

Mr. Bryan Brown – Murray Energy

The Solution: A Balanced E-Crane Designed for Reliable Fly Ash Handling

Murray Energy selected an E-Crane because of its versatility and its ability to handle the challenging characteristics of fly ash. The crane’s balanced design makes it particularly well suited for barge-mounted applications, while its adjustable push-down force and custom grab scrapers ensure efficient unloading regardless of changing material conditions.

The solution includes:

  • Barge-mounted E-Crane, providing a stable and efficient solution for unloading fly ash directly into a specialized hopper.

  • Adjustable push-down force combined with custom scrapers built into the grab, allowing the crane to efficiently handle fly ash whether the material is hard and crusty or wet and sticky.

  • Balanced equilibrium design, minimizing listing and movement of the barge during crane operations while maintaining safe and controlled material handling.

  • Electric-powered operation, delivering reliable performance for continuous fly ash unloading and transfer operations.

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Murray Energy selected the E-Crane for its ability to reliably handle the varying properties of fly ash while providing a stable and efficient barge-mounted unloading solution. The successful installation delivers dependable performance with minimal barge movement during operation.

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