18.04.2011

MLE introduces electronic collision warning system

US based Manlift Manufacturing has introduced a new electronic collision warning system for use when working alongside delicate equipment such as aircraft.

The new system can be installed on both scissor and boom lifts and is fully programmable to suit the specific job. When the platform moves into the pre-set intrusion zone – too close to an object- it can be programmed to sound an alarm or stop the machine.

The system is available for one side only or to cover the complete working envelope of a machine. It can be turned off while driving or operating in open areas and custom design applications are also available.
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Scissor lift platfrom only

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Full scissor stack and platform protection

Configuration options for scissor lifts include, platform only or both platform and full scissor stack for one, two, three or all four sides of the machine.
Configuration options for boom lifts include one, two or three sides of the work platform, three sides plus the underside of the platform or the underside only.
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Three sides plus underplatform protection

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A boom lift system - with underside protection only

Vertikal Comment

Proximity sensing systems such as this have been available for many years, however early versions were notoriously unreliable and expensive.

With modern electronics now providing the ability to offer partial cover, complete cover and the ability to de-activate at the flick of a switch, the systems are far more practical and reliable than they once were.

In spite of this take up of such systems where they are offered is low, possibly due to the prices charged.