Whether it’s automotive production or power generation facilities, overhead cranes are vital to day-to-day operations. They help to optimize workflow, increase productivity, and reduce labor dependency.
Champion Hoist & Crane, LLC are critical investments for businesses, it’s important to ensure that they’re operating at the highest level of performance and safety. If you’re looking to purchase used equipment, it’s important to know the full history and condition of the crane system in order to make the most informed purchasing decision. Equipment brokers, auctions, and scrap yards are often unable or unwilling to provide this information prior to sale–again, caveat emptor!
Custom Overhead Crane Systems
By working with a custom crane manufacturer, you can ensure that your new equipment will be properly inspected and maintained after delivery. This will include a complete electrical system and electric controls inspection, a load test that confirms the crane is properly rated for your application, and a 5 to 10-year warranty to cover any non-wearing parts and components.
HOJ Innovations also offers a wide range of technology products and engineering services to convert manual overhead cranes, hoists, and monorail systems into modern production tools. Adding automation technology like off-center pick prevention, snag detection solutions, and auto-dispatch systems can significantly enhance the performance of your existing crane. Integrated control products such as anti-sway, skew correction, collision avoidance, and multi-axis coordination, can also be added to existing VFDs to improve operation, safety, and productivity. Additionally, innovative firmware options like algorithms to minimize load sway, mechanical bucket control for diggers and dredgers, static stepless with footbrake control, and precision crane synchronization can be incorporated into your existing VFD to eliminate the need for an external PLC, reducing cost, complexity, and failure points.