Controlling Hoist Travel End Limits in Large Cranes
Ensure safe crane operation by accurately controlling hoist travel end limits, helping OEMs and users prevent over-travel and equipment damage.
OEMs and operators of large cranes must ensure control over the hoist’s end limits to prevent damage to the hook, cable drum assembly, and motor.
AMETEK installed a 2006 Rotary Cam Limit Switch off the cable drum to monitor hoist travel and set upper and lower limits to prevent overtravel.
A simple mechanical Rotary Cam Limit Switch can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars and prevent hours of downtime caused by overtravel.
This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by Ametek Factory Automation.
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Author summary: Control hoist travel end limits for safe crane operation.
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