Process: Large sheets of aluminum are moved using an overhead crane across an aisle way that is used by forklifts.
Problem: An overhead crane passes in front of a doorway just inside the building. When a sheet of aluminum is being moved across the aisle way, there is potential for a forklift to crash into the material. When it is bright outside, it is even harder for drivers to see as they enter the building.
Challenges: 1) The distance between the overhead crane and the warning lights would require a very large electrical expense if traditional wiring was used. 2) Warning lights need to be large and daylight visible. 3) Sensors are required to be long range, adjustable and capable of holding up in a rugged environment. 4) The client wanted a turn-key package.
Solution: By combining Banner Engineering’s Industrial Wireless System, LED Beacon Lights and Radar Sensors, we provided a turn-key solution. The system has two LED Beacon lights that are green under normal circumstances and flash red when the overhead crane approaches the aisle way. The crane is detected utilizing long range radar sensors that are easily adjusted on-site to the clients specifications. The outside beacon light is switched to green or red using wireless technology, so communication wires are unnecessary. All components are powered through standard 110V receptacles. There was no need to build a control box of any kind, all connections and logic was handled by the Banner Wireless System.
This is just one example of how Bulwark can help design and implement a safety system to mitigate your unique pedestrian/ vehicle safety hazards.
For information on how to improve safety at your facility contact us at: safety@bulwark.one.
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