GURNEE, IL — Drivecon is pleased to introduce LoadLock, a free feature now available on all Drivecon closed loop hoist inverters. LoadLock is the industry’s first snag load prevention feature that proactively minimizes the effects of operator induced shock loading. In any hoisting application the operator is tasked with slowly raising a load off of the ground. Given this is dependent on the individual operator and can frequently cause shock loading, this results in cumulative fatigue on the crane's mechanical and structural components. By activating the LoadLock feature, the inverter will constantly monitor for a rapid increase in torque (snag load) and if sensed LoadLock will automatically decrease the hoist speed until the torque stabilizes and/or load is off of the ground. Once stabilized the speed will resume to the original speed requested by the operator. The end result is optimized cycle time and minimized impact to the crane's traditional wear items. This feature can be especially helpful with cranes used in delicate lifting applications and process duty environments.

For nearly three decades, Drivecon has been a supplier of inverter drive systems and control components to crane manufacturers for a wide range of applications including aerospace, automotive, power generation, steel, paper and many other industries. Drivecon is a proud industry leading innovator of value added crane control technology.

For more information on the LoadLock or Drivecon contact Drivecon, 820 Lakeside Drive, Gurnee, IL, 60031. You may also visit www.drivecon.com or call 800/374-8266.