Radio remote control
Give the operator a clearer view of the load and remove a trailing pendant where the risk assessment supports it.
24/7 emergency breakdown line · ISO 9001 · LOLER · PUWER
Improve the crane you already own
Controls, hoists, drives and safety upgrades that extend useful life and improve reliability without replacing everything.
Designed around the application
Capacity, span, headroom, duty, structure, controls and maintenance access are considered together.
Choosing the right crane
A sound crane structure can often be modernised instead of replaced. New controls, radio systems, variable-speed drives, brakes, hoists and safety devices can improve handling and remove obsolete components.
We start with an engineering survey and a clear scope. The proposal separates safety-critical work, reliability improvements and optional productivity upgrades so you can plan investment sensibly.
The design brief
A useful quotation starts with the operating requirement, not just a headline safe working load.
Existing crane documentation and duty
Condition of structure, runway and machinery
Availability of replacement parts
Required control and safety functions
Downtime window for installation
Testing, commissioning and certification needs
Configuration options
Give the operator a clearer view of the load and remove a trailing pendant where the risk assessment supports it.
Improve acceleration, deceleration and positioning while reducing mechanical shock.
Replace an obsolete or underspecified hoist while retaining suitable bridge and runway structures.
Request a survey
Share what you know. If capacity, span or hook height are still uncertain, we will help establish them during the survey.
Questions, answered
It can be when the structure and runway remain suitable. A survey compares condition, obsolescence, duty and upgrade cost against replacement.
Most cranes can be assessed for radio control, but the final design must account for emergency stops, isolation, visibility and retained backup controls.
Yes. The required function tests, proof load testing and documentation depend on the extent of the modification and are agreed in the work scope.
Single Girder Overhead Cranes
A practical, economical overhead crane layout for workshops, production bays and routine material handling.
Double Girder Overhead Cranes
Higher-capacity crane systems for demanding duty cycles, long spans and applications where hook approach matters.
Gantry and Portal Cranes
Freestanding gantry and portal cranes for buildings or yards where roof-supported runways are unsuitable.
Free crane planning pack
Get the practical worksheet our engineers use to start a crane conversation: capacity, span, hook height, duty, access, controls and compliance handover.
Talk through the load, building and timescale with a CraneCert engineer.