Abstract: In practice, for an overhead crane, the payload swing needs to be kept within an acceptable domain to avoid accidents. However, as an unactuated state, the swing angle is usually very ...

This paper considers automatic control of Quanser 3DOF tower crane system using composite nonlinear feedback (CNF) methodology. To be more specific, a CNF controller is designed for the jib trolley ...

Manitowoc is launching another range-topping tower crane from its factory in China: the Potain MCR 815. Its maximum capacity of 64 t is double that of the plant’s current largest luffing jib crane, ...