Case Study
Reliable microwave switches for boom protection
A higher level of performance Application Reference Application problem: The customer had previously used lanyard rope switches, to pro- tect the boom on stacker/reclaimers, from coming in contact with stockpiles. Lanyard rope switches, require high maintenance sup- port, to keep them operational. If the lanyard rope is not tensioned properly, the system will not work. Brackets supporting the lanyard rope were frequently bent by the boom comi