This company manufactures electronic load measuring devices and safety equipment for cranes, including overload protection systems and force sensors. Their products help crane operators monitor load limits and enhance safety across various crane types, with custom solutions available for challenging environments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Cranes and lifting equipment require precise load monitoring to prevent accidents and ensure operational safety. Overloading and incorrect load distribution can lead to equipment failure, structural damage, and potential hazards for personnel and the surrounding environment. Compliance with safety standards and regulations, such as EN 13849, adds complexity to load-monitoring system design and implementation.
Solution
KST engineering GmbH provides comprehensive electronic systems and components for crane safety, specializing in overload protection and load monitoring. Their solutions incorporate force sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and display units to measure load and motion, automatically preventing overload situations by disabling machine functions. KST's systems are designed to comply with safety legislation, featuring SIL-2 / Performance Level D (PL-d) rated processors and redundant safety-relevant sensors. The company offers a range of force transducers, including tension load cells, shear load cells, and rope force transducers, along with inclination sensors for comprehensive monitoring.
Target Audience
KST's primary customers include crane manufacturers, crane operators, and construction companies that require safety systems for cranes, lifting equipment, and construction machinery.
Features
- Overload protection systems for container cranes, gantry cranes, bridge cranes, and EOT cranes
- Load moment control (LMI/SLI) and load weighing systems for harbor cranes and lattice boom cranes
- Load moment control for truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes
- Motion control systems for excavators
- Force transducers: tension load cells, shear load cells, load pins, load sensing shafts, rope force transducers, and compression load cells
- Inclination sensors and switches for angle detection
- PLC-based safety controllers with SIL-2 / PL-d certification
- Display consoles for real-time load monitoring and system control
- Compliant with EN 13849 safety standards