Crane Accessories
Industrial Crane Accessories in Pompano Beach
We provide quality material handling and crane accessories for 25+ makes and models. Ranging from crane pendant controls and crane remote controls to variable-frequency drives, we have the equipment to facilitate easy operation.
Pendant configurations depend on the equipment’s functions.
Each push-button on the crane pendant controls an operating function of the handling system. The pendant can be suspended from the trolley and hoist, which requires the operator to walk alongside the load, or on a separate sliding track system, allowing the operator to move independently of the load.
A pendant can also work in conjunction with a Variable Frequency Drive.
A VFD is used to vary the motor’s frequency, allowing smooth acceleration and deceleration and infinite control over speed.
The enclosure houses the crane’s electrical components and is rated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) or the Canadian Electrical Manufacturers Association for the level of protection it provides against conditions in the surrounding environment.
Below is a list of the most common basic protection levels: CEMA/NEMA1, CEMA/NEMA 12, and CEMA/NEMA 4.
NEMA 1 standards to ensure your operators are protected from accidental contact or electrical shock. All of our equipment is enclosed, abiding by the highest safety standards.
Guarantees protection from indoor particles, such as dirt, dust, oil, and water.
Is a combination of indoor and outdoor protection.
This safety standard requires enclosures that are capable of protecting controls from hosed-down, wet, or outdoor environments, as well as indoor particles like dirt, dust, and oil.
Radio Controls
Wireless Precision and Operator Safety
The radio crane control operates the same way as a pendant but uses radio frequency. As essential overhead crane accessories, our radio systems integrate multiple safety frequencies and ergonomic designs to improve floor-level mobility and reduce the risk of cable-related snags. We offer the following alternatives:
Variable Drives
Variable drives are one of the greatest innovations for cranes in decades. They provide the following improvements:
Variable drives eliminate inrush current and reduce run current, improving motor efficiency. Inrush current is typically 5 to 8 times run current, so on a 20 Hp motor, at 480V, the inrush current can be as high as 220 Amps. Many industrial electrical meters measure peak current; your electrical bill for 220 amps will be significantly higher than for 25 amps.
Safety is a prime concern when moving large loads. Variable drives ramp speeds up and down, reducing the risk of dangerous load swings.
Controls
Custom Engineering and UL508A Certified Panels
We have electrical engineers on staff to address all of your control needs. We provide a comprehensive range of overhead crane controls tailored to your facility’s specific logic requirements. Here’s why you should purchase your inverter or control panel from MHS:
- UL508A Certified
- Overload Capability – 300% starting torque
- Oversized Power Sections – Cooler operation and longer life
- Built–in Braking Resistors
- Large, User–Friendly Display
- Color and number–coded wiring for easy troubleshooting, long life, and ease of use
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