Disadvantages of Using Radio Controls

Radio crane controls are not recommended for Class A or Class B type cranes that don’t get used very often. The reason being that the controls are battery operated and there’s an increased chance that the batteries will be dead or won’t be charged fully when the crane needs to be operated.

Again, because these controls run off of replaceable or rechargeable batteries, radio controls need to have the batteries checked or replaced often, which can cause headaches for the operator and affect production if not maintained properly.

Another disadvantage to using a radio control for controlling an overhead crane is that it is more susceptible to damage because it’s a handheld device. Although it’s made of sturdy plastic and rubber materials, it can still sustain damage that may affect functionality if dropped repeatedly.

Although not very common, there are environments that create their own radio waves that may interfere with the operation of an overhead crane. An example might be a facility that performs induction heating or induction welding procedures. Radio waves created during these processes may disrupt the communication between the radio’s transmitter and receiver.

Finally, because the the transmitter is not tethered to the crane, it can be misplaced if a central storage location is not pre-determined.

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