In recent years, technological advances have altered what it looks like to operate a crane. From improving the crane’s safety features to automating several important functions, cranes are easier and safer to operate than ever. Let’s take a look at some of the important ways that technology has altered what crane automation and operations look like:
Improved Crane Safety Features
One of the most important ways technology has impacted crane operations is by introducing new and improved crane safety features. Here are a few examples:
- Sway-Reducing Technology: New and improved sway reducing technology makes it easier to start and stop the crane. This is important because it reduces the frequency of abrupt stops that lead to large amounts of sway. This reduced level of sway makes it possible for the user to focus on other aspects of the crane operation, creating a safer overall experience.
- Radio Controls: While older cranes required the user to be with the crane when operating it, controls make it possible to operate the crane remotely. This is an important safety feature that protects the user from harm and safety risks. Additionally, the user can operate the crane more effectively by controlling the crane from their preferred vantage point.
- Collision Avoidance Systems: Collision avoidance systems are designed to make it easier for crane operators to avoid accidents and collisions.
- Automated Drives: Automated drives make it easier than ever to control the crane’s motion and speed. Rather than having to manually control every aspect of the drive system, in modern cranes, a microprocessor handles the drive system, making starts, stops, and acceleration easier.
- Improved Monitoring Systems: New and advanced monitoring systems make it possible to track the diagnostic information for various components of the crane remotely.
- Overload Sensors: New technology notifies the user when the crane is reaching its load capacity as an extra measure to prevent accidents and other damage. If the crane’s load capacity is reached, this technology prevents the crane from lifting.
Improved Efficiency
The improved load control introduced to modern cranes make it possible to complete necessary tasks more quickly and efficiently. Without the concern of managing load control, crane operators can focus on efficiently placing loads where they need to be.
Reach Out to Sheedy Crane Today
Thanks to modern advances, today’s cranes are safer and easier to operate than ever. From reducing sway technology to radio controls that allow the user to operate the crane remotely, the new and improved features in modern cranes help prevent accidents and damages, and make cranes easier to operate than ever.
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