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Complete crane intelligence — on any crane, from any manufacturer.
craneIQ Core sits between the operator and the existing crane controller. No rip-and-replace,
no proprietary lock-in. New or retrofit, any make, any age.
Overview
Most overhead cranes run with no real visibility into how they are performing, how hard they are working, or how much usable life they have left. craneIQ Core changes that. It sits alongside your existing crane controls — adding a complete layer of intelligence that protects the crane, protects the load, and gives you the data you need to manage maintenance proactively rather than react to breakdowns. Every lift is recorded. Design life is tracked continuously. The brake and motor are monitored in real time. Shock loads and slack rope are detected and stopped before damage occurs. And unlike condition monitoring systems that only work on the crane brand they came with, craneIQ Core works on any overhead crane from any manufacturer — making it the right choice for mixed fleets, third-party cranes, and any installation where you don't want to be tied to one supplier's ecosystem. Proven in galvanizing plants, steel mills, foundries, automotive lines and recycling facilities for years.
What craneIQ Core monitors
Load & Lifting
Current load on hook
Overload protection — stops at 110% SWL
Load spectrum — every lift logged
Total hoisting cycles
Overload incidents — total count
Shock load detection & prevention
Slack rope detection & prevention
Design Life (DWP)
Hoist DWP% — from 100% downward
Brake DWP% — based on starts & E-stops
Controls DWP% — contactor & relay life
Motor running hours — total & split
Total starts — up and down
Total brakings logged
Emergency stops — total count
Mechanical Health
Motor thermal protection
Over-temperature incidents logged
Brake wear monitoring
Inverter monitoring
Vibration trends
Side pull detection
Supply voltage monitoring
What it does for you
- Overload protection — stops at 110% of rated capacity
A load cell measures every lift in real time. If the load exceeds 110% of rated capacity, hoisting is stopped before damage occurs
- Tracks design life (DWP) — hoist, brake and controls separately
Hoist DWP counts from 100% based on actual load cycles. Brake DWP is calculated separately from starts and E-stops. Controls DWP tracks contactor and relay life — the full picture, not just one number
- Prevents slack rope, shock loads and side pull
Intervenes automatically before abnormal forces damage the hoist — protecting the crane and the load
- Records every lift from day one — no manual logging
Complete load spectrum history stored on board. Full audit trail for inspections, insurance and compliance
- Logs every start, braking, E-stop and over-temperature event
A complete operational history — know exactly how your crane has been used and what events have occurred
- Anti-sway on travel movements
Dramatically reduces load swing — operators with limited training move loads safely and efficiently
- Supports tandem hoist operations
Monitor and synchronise two hoists working together on the same load safely
- Works on any crane from any manufacturer
Not tied to one brand's ecosystem — fits any overhead crane new or existing, regardless of who made it
Compatibility & installation
| Works on | Any overhead crane |
| New or retrofit | Both — no structural changes |
| Sits alongside | Existing crane controller |
| Fitted by | Qualified electrician |
| Lock-in | None — open architecture |
| Power supply | 24V DC |
| Available | Worldwide |
Design life tracked
| Hoist DWP% | From 100% — actual load cycles |
| Brake DWP% | Starts & E-stops based |
| Controls DWP% | Contactor & relay life |
| Overload threshold | 110% of rated capacity |
| Data access | On-site or craneIQ Cloud |
CEUKCARoHS
Proven in harsh environments
—Galvanizing plants
—Steel mills & stockholders
—Foundries & castings
—Automotive manufacturing
—Waste to energy & recycling
—Shipyards & heavy engineering
Who it's for
Plant Managers
Know the condition of every crane on your floor without waiting for an annual inspection. Plan maintenance around real usage data — not guesswork — and reduce unplanned downtime.
Engineering Managers
Open architecture that works with any existing controls. No manufacturer permission required to access your own data. Your team can interrogate and maintain the system without specialist support.
Crane Partners
Add full condition monitoring and load protection to any crane you supply or service — regardless of manufacturer. One product that works across your entire customer base.
Talk to us about craneIQ Core
We work with plant managers, engineering teams and crane partners worldwide. Engineered in the West Midlands, UK — installed globally. Get in touch to discuss your application.