All Remote Control Articles

Out of danger: radio remote controls
In the age of social distancing, the benefits of remote control technology could hardly be more obvious. Christian Shelton reports
New CEO for Scanreco
Radio remote control systems specialist appoints new CEO to lead international growth
Crane and truck first
One radio remote control for truck and crane makes job easier and quicker for Dutch temporary roadway company
Jay Electronique acquired by Conductix-Wampfler
Radio remote control system manufacturer Jay Electronique joins Delachaux group via Conductix-Wampfler
Smart Shackle load measurement
World-first claimed for mobile load measuring system for cranes launched by Smart Jobsite
Multiplex pioneers Roborigger use
New device used to rotate and orient crane loads eliminates the need for taglines
Remote controls: Radio stars
There is a plethora of product overhauls and new launches in the radio remote control sector. Christian Shelton reports
Remote load management system
Universal Cranes pioneers use of new load-management system
Åkerströms orders worth $132,000
Orders taken for radio control equipment worth a total of $132,000
Clever control
A new low loader semitrailer operating system from Goldhofer
Ikusi acquired by Danfoss
Industrial radio control system division of Ikusi to be part of Danfoss
Remote controls: Next level control
The growth in the popularity of radio remote controls continues, even if application areas are shifting. Christian Shelton reports
Remote control range from JDN
Three remote control models have been launched by J D Neuhaus for its hoists and cranes
Cameras in frame at Tower Cranes North America
Using cameras to help with ‘blind lifting’ is one of several topics at the Tower Cranes North America conference
Palfinger extends assistance systems range
Loader crane manufacturer Palfinger has launched two new operator assistance systems
Severe weather guidance at Miami conference
Preparing tower cranes for extreme weather will be a key topic at the Tower Cranes North America (TCNA) conference
Winch remote control order
Weimer Skogsteknik & Hydraulik has ordered an Åkerströms Björbo remote control system to control winches 
CP Automation stocks Magnetek
CP Automation has become a Magnetek stockist and can now supply customisable, intergrated product packages
Remote controls: master and servant
Safety is the main reason for using a radio remote control on a crane and, by definition, safety is the prime concern for all aspects of the system’s design and specification. Christian Shelton reports
Timars choose Akerströms remote controls
Port equipment manufacturer and supplier Timars, based in Sweden, has chosen Akerströms for a major remote control order worth around SEK 900,000 (approximately US$ 105,000)
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