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Crane Collision Protection - Hawk Measurement Microwave Switch

Crane Collision Protection – Hawk Measurement Microwave Switch

Application problem: The customer had previously used lanyard rope switches, to protect the boom on stacker/reclaimers, from coming in contact with stockpiles. Lanyard rope switches, require high maintenance support, to keep them operational. If the lanyard rope is not tensioned properly, the system will not work. Brackets supporting the lanyard rope were frequently bent by…