Tower cranes of all types and sizes can be fitted with radio remote control
systems. While some overhead travelling cranes are fitted with load cells, this is
generally required on tower cranes, as is the requirement to display the load on the
control station- especially for cranes of more than 50 metre-tonne capacity . For that
reason, the most common remote controls used on tower cranes are the LKNeo-DF
and the AJC types - both of which have the option for data feedback. A module is
fitted into the crane that accepts a data string from the load-cell system - typically on
RS232 or RS485, but CAN and other serial and ethernet protocols are also available.
We can program this to suit most load-cell data formats.
Our pendant controllers proved a back-up solution, or a low-cost alternative to radio control, with the PLB series
being the most widely used on tower cranes.
When fitting radio controls on tower cranes, it is necessary to fit limit switches to the trolley. There is no solution
simpler, more reliable, or easier to install than our FCR006 rotary limit switch which provides slow-down and stop switches
for both direction using a single switch that does not require adjustment.
When building or overhauling cranes, our FGR rotary limit switches are commonly used as a simple and robust solution for
setting hoist drum limits. Available in a range of gear-reductions to suit a wide variety of applications.
In the control cabinet we have an excellent range of electro-mechanical horns that are typically panel-
mounted, and provide a distinctive, easily-heard sound on building sites. Specialised flat cable glands, and limit
switches round out the range.
Tower cranes of all types and sizes
can be fitted with radio remote control
systems. While some overhead travelling
cranes are fitted with load cells, this is
generally required on tower cranes, as is
the requirement to display the load on the
control station- especially for cranes of more
than 50 metre-tonne capacity . For that
reason, the most common remote controls
used on tower cranes are the LKNeo-DF
and the AJC types - both of which have the
option for data feedback. A module is fitted
into the crane that accepts a data string from the load-cell system - typically
on RS232 or RS485, but CAN and other serial and ethernet protocols are
also available. We can program this to suit most load-cell data formats.
Our pendant controllers proved a back-up solution, or a
low-cost alternative to radio control, with the PLB series being
the most widely used on tower cranes.
When fitting
radio controls on tower
cranes, it is necessary
to fit limit switches to the trolley. There is no solution
simpler, more reliable, or easier to install than our
FCR006 rotary limit switch which provides slow-down
and stop switches for both direction using a single
switch that does not require adjustment.
When building or overhauling cranes, our FGR rotary limit
switches are commonly used as a simple and robust solution for
setting hoist drum limits. Available in a range of gear-reductions to suit
a wide variety of applications.
In the control cabinet we have an
excellent range of electro-mechanical
horns that are typically panel-mounted, and
provide a distinctive, easily-heard sound on
building sites. Specialised flat cable
glands, and limit switches round out the
range.