Productivity Applications 12/15 - Mobile Boom Cranes

As the boom is extended or retracted, the end of the Draw-Wire will move right along with it and the operator can tell exactly how much the boom has been extended.

Mobile boom cranes can be used in construction, landscaping, demolitions and a whole lot of other, similar activities. Like all cranes, the crane operator needs to keep close track of the weight they are handling, the angle of the boom and how far out the boom extension is. Without careful attention to these three things, there is a significant risk that the boom will be overloaded and collapse or cause the whole mobile platform to tip over.

One of the most critical parameters to keep track of is the boom extension. For small booms like the one shown in the picture, installing a Draw-Wire assembly with an optical encoder is the perfect solution. As the boom is extended or retracted, the end of the Draw-Wire will move right along with it and the operator can tell exactly how much the boom has been extended. Together with the weight and the angle (using other measuring devices) the operator can stay completely in the safe zone.