The device that limits the angle of the crane boom at its highest position is called the "Boom Stop." It physically restricts the boom from exceeding the maximum allowable angle for safe operation, preventing accidents caused by the boom tilting too far backward or beyond its designated limit.
Related Safety Devices
- An "Anti-Boom Back-Tilt Device" or "Back-Boom Support" also serves to prevent the boom from tilting backward when it reaches its maximum angle, essentially acting as a safety stop along with the boom stop.
- The "Luffing Limit Device" in tower cranes controls the range of the boom's movement by stopping it automatically if it goes beyond preset maximum or minimum angles.
- Additionally, "Angle Limit Sensors" monitor the boom angle continuously to enhance safety and prevent dangerous crane positions.
Therefore, the primary crane device that limits the boom angle at its highest position is the Boom Stop, often supplemented by limit sensors or anti-back- tilt mechanisms for added safety.
