Cranes are incredibly useful tools for anyone in the construction industry. However, one of the biggest problems people have with them is that they require constant inspection and maintenance to keep them working efficiently and safely. Crane operators have to monitor their cranes at all times and check on them before and after using them to ensure that they are working properly, and this can be a very time-consuming process that can eat into the time that could be used actually using the crane.

New Construction Crane Technologies

Wouldn’t it be great if construction cranes could monitor themselves and report back to the operators about potential problems and overall performance? A new type of technology called TRUCONNECT from the company Konecranes is making this possible. Konecranes specializes in crane manufacturing and maintenance, and their TRUCONNECT technology is designed to use a series of machinery sensors to keep an eye on how a crane is operating. TRUCONNECT is able to deliver data on cranes in real time so that operators can decide if they need to do maintenance or operate their cranes in a more efficient manner.

TRUCONNECT is currently in use in different parts of Asia and Australia. Nevertheless, the belief is that TRUCONNECT and technologies like it could soon become a part of the construction crane world. As technology advances, those who use cranes will be able to inspect them more carefully without having to do it manually. Technology will monitor cranes remotely and report back on what’s taking place inside of a crane so that operators can make important decisions with confidence and know when a crane needs to be maintained.

Astro Crane is so excited about the advancements that are being made in the world of cranes. If you are looking to rent a crane for a construction project, call us at 978-429-8666 today to see what we can do to help.