![]() Right click over image and SAVE TARGET AS - for low compression/hi-res 300dpi picture - 1.3MB CLASS LEADING CRANE STABILITYHigher safety, productivity and load stability are sought by every crane operator. Street Crane have now unveiled the latest advance in precision crane control the XY-Zero load stability system. The company will offer this affordable option to new clients in engineering and aerospace and users of the 11,000 Street cranes already operating in the UK. It can also retro fit the system to other makes of crane. Street are offering a free payback analysis to prove the cost effectiveness of the system.Street's managing director, Andrew Pimblet explained, "XY-Zero provides the highest degree of automated stability control. It contributes to better reliability and lower maintenance as the motors, gearboxes, crane beams and building structures are subject to lower dynamic loads. Energy savings also arise and product damage due to harsh handling will also be eliminated." In trials the system has been shown to increase crane productivity by as much as 30 percent. The operator has no need for movements to correct load swing. This gives the user more time to concentrate on load delivery and significantly reduces operator stress and fatigue. Already extensively tested and proven by Street, both in their own premises and in exacting field trials, XY-Zero is exciting wide industry interest. Virgin Airways and Toyota are just two users who have placed orders for the new system. Implementation of the system is simple as the XY-Zero software is integrated into the inverter drive system, overcoming the cost and complexity of PLC control. The system provides a low-cost gateway to the automation of routine crane movements like the avoidance of designated areas or the delivery of product to particular locations. In repetition manufacturing XY-Zero makes it possible to totally automate the process. Users who wish to see XY-Zero in action can log onto the Street web site www.streetcrane.co.uk to see a video of a system in a demanding environment. Alternatively, the same clip is available on CD-ROM. More UK information: Additional Note for Editors |
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