Wireless control for tandem cranes: Maximum precision, synchronization, and safety

Discover how Strong Machines chose Tele Radio’s Tiger system to ensure maximum safety, precision, and operational freedom in demanding industrial environments. A high-performance wireless CTC solution for tandem crane control.

The challenge: Coordinated lifting in industrial environments

When operating overhead cranes in tandem, precision and safety are non-negotiable. Strong Machines, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty lifting systems, needed a remote control solution that could guarantee flawless coordination, reduce human error, and ensure safe operation in demanding environments.

When operating overhead cranes in tandem, Strong Machines needed a solution that ensured:

• Reliable, interference-free wireless remote control
• Precise synchronization between cranes
• Maximum safety for the operator

Solution overview: The Tiger system from Tele Radio

To ensure full synchronization between cranes, Strong Machines chose the Tiger system from Tele Radio. The decision was driven by several key advantages:

• Certified safety: Equipped with an emergency stop (E-Stop) and certified to PLd/SIL3, the Tiger system meets some of the highest safety standards in the industry.
• Proportional control: Allows smooth, accurate motion by adjusting movement speed in real time—essential when handling heavy or delicate loads.
• Seamless CANopen integration: Automatic synchronization between components simplifies setup and keeps operations running smoothly.
• Ergonomic transmitters: Designed for industrial use—robust, intuitive, and built to last.

How it works: One remote, two cranes, total control

Tele Radio’s Tiger system enables full control of two cranes with just one transmitter. In tandem mode, both cranes operate in perfect unison—forward, backward, lifting, or lowering—minimizing tension, drift, or misalignment.

The system also allows the operator to switch between solo or synchronized crane operation.

Why choose Tele Radio?

“Tele Radio proved to be more than a supplier — they are a strategic partner.”

— Markus Grallert, Director at Strong Machines

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Download the customer case study to see how Strong Machines optimized safety and efficiency with wireless tandem crane control.

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About Tele Radio

Tele Radio is a Swedish company with over 70 years of experience and is one of the world leaders in the remote control industry. We design, customize, and market remote control systems for thousands of companies around the globe.