Collision Avoidance Systems

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Explosion Proof Lifts

Glass Lifting Equipment

Mini Crane Telehandlers

Clean Room Man Lifts

Collision Avoidance Systems

Data Center Solutions

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Collision Avoidance

[Protection Systems]

Our Collision Avoidance Systems use laser sensors and intelligent zone mapping to automatically stop lift movement before impact, protecting personnel, equipment, and critical environments. Available for scissor and boom lifts, these systems reduce jobsite risk and costly downtime with configurable safety options.

Compact Equipment Protection

Basic Scissor System

Scans both sides from the platform, with sensors that move alongside the extension deck—protecting operators during forward reach.

Advanced Scissor System

Adds chassis-to-platform scanning with automatic zone adjustments based on height and platform extension, offering full-envelope protection.

Eye Safe Laser Class

IP67 Outdoor Rating

Detects Metals or Composites

Includes Over-Ride Button or Unlock Key

Stops Raise/Lower Before Collision

Stops When Driving Full Speed Before Collision

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Basic Boom System

Provides essential directional scanning and collision interruption in key zones, helping prevent operator contact during standard lift use.

Advanced Boom System

Ideal for high-risk applications, this system is typically retrofitted for a cost-effective upgrade and provides expanded zone coverage.

Dual side lasers

Detects in front of the platform

Detects in rear of the platform

Detects in above and below the platform

Includes an override button for authorized bypass

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Crane Collision Avoidance System FAQs

How Bailey's collision avoidance technology protects high-value cargo, structures, and personnel in industrial lifting operations.

How does a crane collision avoidance system work?

A modern collision avoidance system uses LIDAR, ultrasonic sensors, or optical / vision cameras to continuously map the area around a crane's hook, boom, and load. When sensors detect another crane, structure, or person within a defined safety envelope, the system slows or stops motion automatically and alerts the operator. Advanced systems also support zone-based exclusions (no-fly volumes around fragile equipment or active work areas).

Are Bailey collision avoidance systems LIDAR-based?

Bailey's primary system uses LIDAR sensors for sub-centimeter spatial resolution and reliable performance in industrial lighting, dust, and varying temperatures. Some configurations layer ultrasonic and camera-based detection for redundancy in mission-critical environments such as aerospace assembly and shipyard operations.

Can the system be retrofitted to existing cranes?

Yes — Bailey collision avoidance is designed to retrofit on existing overhead, jib, gantry, and mobile cranes. Installation includes sensor mounting, controller wiring, integration with the crane's drive controls (for automatic slow / stop), and operator training. Most retrofits complete in 2–5 days depending on crane complexity.

What's the response time of the system?

Sensor-to-stop response is typically under 100 milliseconds. Combined with the crane's mechanical stopping distance, the total reaction envelope is small enough to prevent contact at standard operating speeds even from immediate hazards.

Does the system meet OSHA and ANSI standards?

Yes — Bailey collision avoidance systems are engineered to support compliance with OSHA 1910.179 (overhead and gantry cranes), OSHA 1926.1400 (crane safety in construction), and ANSI B30 series standards for crane safety. The system is a complement to — not a replacement for — a written rigging and lift plan.

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