General purpose overhead crane
Intelligent Grab Crane
Product Overview
The Intelligent Grab Crane by Weiyuan is an advanced, automated material handling solution designed for modern production processes. This crane operates autonomously, following a pre-set process route under program control to automatically run to designated positions, execute grasping instructions, and return to a standby position. By leveraging automation technology, information integration, and digital modularization, it enhances the intelligence of product handling, avoids obstacles, and completes precise tasks. This crane is engineered for reliability, safety, and seamless integration into smart factory environments, making it a cornerstone of efficient, automated logistics.
Product Advantages
Fully Automated Operation
The crane automatically executes process routes and grasping instructions without manual intervention, returning to a standby position upon completion to enable fully automated, unmanned production cycles.
Advanced Anti-Sway and Positioning
Features electric anti-sway control and a high-precision positioning module to limit load sway, ensuring faster handling, more accurate positioning, and stable movement during the entire process.
Comprehensive Safety Systems
Engineered with multiple safety layers, including anti-collision protection, anti-skew pulling and lifting functions, and a built-in safety monitoring system that tracks the crane’s entire life cycle for preventative maintenance and fault detection.
Seamless System Integration
Built with an ASW system at its core, it supports upward integration with MES management and downward integration with sensing data. This allows for the creation of a complete, safe, and energy-efficient solution for plant-wide operations.
Data-Driven Performance
Utilizes big data technology for the centralized storage and analysis of operational data. This enables real-time problem detection, cause analysis, risk warnings, and scientific equipment management to optimize performance.
Customizable Process Flow
Offers customizable process flows, a user-friendly human-machine interface, and flexible data interface docking, allowing the crane to be perfectly tailored to specific production requirements and existing systems.
Application Scenarios
Smart Factories and Automated Warehouses
Ideal for Industry 4.0 environments where automated material handling, positioning, and data integration are essential for maintaining production flow and efficiency.
Waste-to-Energy and Bulk Material Handling
Perfect for handling bulk materials like waste, biomass, or raw materials where automated, continuous grab operations improve safety and throughput in harsh or hazardous environments.
Steel Mills and Manufacturing Plants
Essential for automated production lines in steel mills and heavy manufacturing, where precise, repeatable handling of materials is critical for process consistency and safety.
Logistics and Distribution Centers
Can be deployed for automated sorting, stacking, and retrieval operations, improving the speed and accuracy of logistics processes while reducing reliance on manual labor.
Product Specifications and Dimensions
| Specification | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Intelligent Grab Crane |
| Primary Function | Automated material grabbing, positioning, and transport |
| Control System | ASW system core with PLC and program control |
| Key Technologies | Anti-swing control, positioning module, human-machine interaction |
| Integration | Supports MES integration, data interface docking |
| Safety Features | Anti-collision, anti-skew lifting, safety monitoring system |
| Data Management | Big data mining and analysis capabilities |
| Design | Independent, Modular, Compact, and Lightweight |
Features at a Glance
✓ Fully Automated: Program-controlled operation for unmanned handling.
✓ Intelligent Positioning: High-precision positioning with anti-sway control.
✓ Robust Safety Suite: Includes anti-collision, anti-skew, and lifecycle monitoring.
✓ MES Ready: Designed for seamless integration with manufacturing execution systems.
✓ Data-Driven Insights: Utilizes big data for performance analysis and predictive maintenance.
✓ Customizable Workflows: Process flows can be tailored to specific operational needs.
✓ Wireless Expansion Ready: Connects to the Crane Industrial Internet Platform for full lifecycle management.
FAQ
Q: How does the Intelligent Grab Crane operate automatically?
A: The crane follows a pre-programmed process route. It automatically runs to specified coordinates, performs the grabbing action, transports the material to a destination, and returns to a standby point, all under the control of its intelligent system without needing a manual operator.
Q: What makes this crane “intelligent”?
A: Its intelligence comes from a combination of features: automatic positioning, anti-sway control, obstacle avoidance, process flow customization, and the ability to integrate with higher-level management systems like MES. It also uses data mining to analyze its own performance and health.
Q: How does the anti-collision system work?
A: It uses technologies like infrared, laser, or ultrasonic sensors to detect vehicles or objects within a 3-meter range. If a potential collision is detected, the system can automatically decelerate and stop the crane to prevent impact, protecting both the crane and surrounding equipment.
Q: Can the crane’s operating area be restricted?
A: Yes. You can define hazardous or restricted zones, such as production machinery areas or storage areas. The crane is programmed to stop or avoid entering these designated regions, which significantly enhances operational safety.
Q: Can this crane be integrated with our existing factory management software?
A: Absolutely. The crane is designed for information integration. Its core ASW system supports upward data docking with MES and other management platforms, allowing for unified scheduling and production visualization across your entire facility.
