Crane Overload System

A Crane Overload Protection System is designed to prevent cranes from lifting loads that exceed their rated capacity, ensuring the safety of the crane, operators, and the surrounding environment. Overloading a crane can lead to accidents, equipment damage, or even catastrophic failure, so an overload protection system is critical in construction, shipping, and industrial environments.
Key Components of a Crane Overload System:
Load Cells/Load Sensors: These are installed on the crane’s lifting mechanism (such as the hook or winch) to measure the weight of the load being lifted. They convert the mechanical force into an electrical signal that is used for monitoring.
Crane Control Unit (CCU): This is the brain of the system, which collects data from the load cells, processes the information, and compares the load to the crane’s rated capacity.