With today’s prevalence of overhead cranes in industrial markets, transporting materials has never been more convenient. However, with this convenience comes additional safety threats through improper crane use and maintenance.
Common causes of crane accidents include caught-load, slack line, overload/underload and structural fatigue. These accidents can result in crippling fines, ruined businesses and even loss of life.
With Active Scale you can trust that your overhead weighing solution will meet and even exceed regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and safety standards.
By utilizing weighing equipment either as an accessory or integrated into a crane, accidents can be significantly reduced or prevented. Overhead weighing solutions provide real-time measurement of the operational load as well as immediate feedback to operators and safety systems that prevent or limit unsafe conditions.
Below-the-Hook Weighing Solutions
This type of overhead weighing solution offers an added convenience in the process by eliminating additional stops in shipping and receiving, in process material handling, metals and manufacturing. Below-the-hook solutions quickly provide operators lifted load weight with optimal balance capabilities.
Use a dynamometer or a crane scale in monorail hoists, rail mounted and semi gantries, and with jib, tower, container and loader cranes.
Integrated Weighing Solutions
Most bridge, monorail, jib, gantry and straddle crane safety systems employ an integrated load sensing system. An integrated load sensor is designed to be permanently installed and integrated where load is consistently applied relative to the actual load the crane is handling, generally with sheave pin, load link and compression designs.
Because of their integrated design, integrated load sensing systems feature no loss of head height. In addition to the sensor, the system must have a load indicator to provide operators with load indication and control.
Digital Weight Indicators and Process Controllers
For real-time data and event-based response and logging, digital weight indicators, process controllers and signal conditioning transmitters easily integrate with overhead solutions. These devices can trigger relays for external alarms, warning lights, and emergency stops.
Integration with PLCs and data logging systems provide load tracking while in operation as well as prompt indications of improper use. RF remote displays provide complete scale interaction while allowing operators to maintain a safe distance from lifted loads and equipment.
Active Scale provides digital battery-powered crane Scales and tension dynamometers in capacities varying from 500 lbs to 500,000 lbs, including high heat resistant models for use in foundries. Many models are available with wireless handheld or wall mount indicators capable of units, zero and tare functions making it simple to keep all of your overhead weighing solutions as safe as possible for your employees and your business.
Contact us today to learn more about our overhead weighing solutions that provide efficient, accurate measurements and a safe working environment.
