Overhead Crane Safety Systems Collision Avoidance Systems

Overhead Crane Safety Systems: Collision Avoidance Systems

As the demand for workplace safety grows, collision avoidance systems have become popular as an automated way to control the motion of the crane to avoid accidents and collisions. Anti-collision technologies are becoming more common in facilities that are operating multiple cranes on one runway, have multiple runway systems in place, or have cranes operating in areas where there may be other obstacles or obstructions that can block the movement of the crane.

Collision avoidance systems use wired or wireless transmitters that emit radio waves, lasers, LED, or infrared light signals to transmit information to stationary receivers. These receivers process the signal from the transmitting device and use that information to determine the location of the trolley and bridge anywhere in the facility and what obstacles it may encounter. It can then slow or stop the motion of the crane or trolley if it determines there is the possibility for a collision. This helps prevent unintentional contact of the crane or trolley with mechanical end stops and other crane or monorail equipment in operation.

Another benefit of collision avoidance systems is they can be used to help prevent overloading of a runway system that multiple cranes are operating on. Keeping cranes far enough apart, whether they’re carrying a load or not, will help prevent undue stress and overloading on certain parts of the runway beams and supports.

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