Thursday, March 30, 2023

New Crane Technology Increases Safety for Your Employees

There are many options in the industry to retrofit your overhead crane and increase the safety of employees in your workplace. Below are some outstanding products you may want to consider installing:

Collision Avoidance

Magnetek's trio of distance detection and collision avoidance systems prevent crane-to-crane or crane-to-end-stop collisions. 

  • The ReFlx® 45 is the most cost-effective system, ideal for a single stop action and has a 3-45 foot detection range. 
  • ReFlx® 120 is a reliable, solid-state control board in a small, easy-to-install enclosure and a 20-120 foot detection range. 
  • Laserguard2 is the most advanced system that uses self-monitoring optical lasers to check your crane's position. Detection ranges are from 8 inches to 150 feet.


Impulse Sway Control

Magnetek's IMPULSE® Sway Control System (SCS) Series 2 custom software improves productivity by allowing crane operators to concentrate on load engagement rather than minimizing load swing.


Available in single or dual motion sway control systems. Reduces sway by 85-95%.


Hoist Side Pull System

Laser-View Technologies® Crane Sentry Hoist Side Pull System detects side pulling in industrial applications. It can be used to alert the operator of the condition or disable functions. This detection system consists of an assembly that mounts to the wire rope of single or double reeved hoists.


Zone Manager II Package

Laser-View Technologies® has come out with a next generation Crane Sentry® Zone Manager that is capable of protecting and interfacing with up to 8 individual machine no-fly zones. This is a measuring system, not a proximity device. Remote access capability from a smartphone or tablet is optional in addition to the physical controller built-in on board.


Additional products that enhance your safety and productivity are:

  • Crane Lights
  • Wireless Remotes
  • Load Weight Displays
  • Service Catwalks
  • Variable Speed Control

At WiscoLift we have Inside and Outside Sales Specialists with knowledge of everything Crane related. Call us at 800-242-3477 to have your area Salesperson visit your site or speak with our inside Crane Experts about retrofitting your existing cranes with new technology. Remember, "Working Safe is Working Smart".