Gantry crane anti collision systems.Ideal for all makes of overhead traveling cranes.
We supply gantry crane anti collision systems or crane collision avoidance. Catering for all types of overhead cranes, hence we sell hundreds per annum. We have partnered with Magnetek and now distribute the ReFlx anti-collision device throughout the UK and even worldwide. In essence the ReFlx 45 prevents two cranes crashing into each other while traveling along a gantry track system.
Crane support steelwork is specifically designed to take one crane per piece of gantry track.That is, between the two columns supporting each crane track. If you need to add a second crane to the tracks it is possible by using a crane anti-collision system. The maximum separation distance is 15 meters.
Some of our clients have two or even three 10 tonne SWL cranes on the same tracks. However if they require the crane’s hooks to get close together, but do not want to cranes to actually crash into each other we can fit the anti collision to the cranes to prevent cranes actually touching each other. The minimum separation distance is officially 1 meter apart however our installation engineers can set this down to 150mm to 200mm by moving the reflector further back on one crane than the other.
Cost Saving.
We often get asked by clients if they can use smaller, cheaper, free standing gantry steelwork by using crane anti collision? In short yes you can; again subject to steel sizes being able to take the imposed loads and overturning moments of each crane. For example you will not need 10t support steelwork if you have 2 x 5t SWL cranes on one run of steel if the cranes can be kept apart. far more economical than investing in 10t crane support steel.
By using our Magnetek ReFlx 45 on your material handling system it will prevent crane-to-crane, or even crane-to-end-stop collisions and crashes, hence prolonging your crane lifespan. Additionally avoiding crane collisions will result in reduced maintenance costs, which is always a good thing and also help prevent you losing your warranty. More importantly however, it will increase the operators safety.
We can fit our collision avoidance to all makes and types of cranes. They work perfectly with adjustable frequency drives, soft starts, or contactor control cranes. Furthermore they work best with indoor cranes as sunlight or poor weather can effect the sensors.
Drone Footage of Crane Anti-Collision.
One of our engineers recently filmed 2 cranes coming together at slow speed with a drone. This rare footage features slow down limits, and is now on our YouTube channel. To view the crane collision avoidance system working click here.
Lastly visit our youtube channel to see crane anti collision in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a9pf4UW8Ns