Overhead Crane Remote Control
The F24-8S is a single speed radio remote control for overhead and bridge cranes, supplied as a matched transmitter and receiver pair. It operates over a range of up to 100 metres using either VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425-441 MHz fr
What The Overhead Crane Remote Control Is For
The F24-8S is a single speed radio remote control for overhead and bridge cranes, supplied as a matched transmitter and receiver pair. It operates over a range of up to 100 metres using either VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425-441 MHz frequencies across 160 channels. The system is designed for industrial use with IP65 protection on both units, allowing reliable operation in dusty, wet, or outdoor environments. The transmitter uses two AA batteries and features eight function buttons plus an emergency stop and start switch. The receiver supports multiple voltages including AC/DC12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 110V, 220V, and 380V, so it can be wired directly into existing crane control panels without a transformer.
What You Get From This Unit
- Operator can stand where the load is visible instead of being restricted by a pendant cable or cab
- Single speed operation simplifies training and reduces operator error compared to variable speed controls
- IP65 rated transmitter and receiver withstand rain, dust, and wash-down environments without covers
- 160 channels with unique ID codes prevent interference between nearby cranes
Overhead Crane Remote Control As Supplied
Where This Model Is Used
- Overhead cranes in fabrication shops with limited cab visibility
- Bridge cranes where the operator must move with the load to maintain sightline
- Outdoor gantry cranes exposed to rain, wind, and airborne dust
- Retrofit of an existing pendant-controlled crane without changing the motor panel
- Maintenance teams replacing a failed or damaged control station quickly
Buyers This Model Suits
- Crane and hoist OEMs specifying controls into new machine builds
- Equipment dealers stocking a control unit that fits multiple voltages
- Maintenance contractors replacing a failed transmitter or receiver
- Traders sourcing a radio control set from China at low MOQ
- Facility managers upgrading from pendant to wireless control for safety and efficiency
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Operator must walk with the load while holding a pendant cable that snags on structure
- Cab operator cannot see the hook and depends on a second person signalling
- Existing panel runs AC110V and a standard 24V receiver would need an extra transformer
- Two cranes in the same bay respond to the wrong transmitter
- Pendant cable and plug fail repeatedly in a wet or dusty bay
How The Unit Is Built
- 10 push buttons: 8 function buttons, 1 emergency stop, 1 start, 1 on/off switch
- Crystal plug-in frequency generation across 160 channels at 0.2675 MHz spacing
- Operating frequency: VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425-441 MHz
- Control distance: up to 100 metres
- Transmitter powered by DC3V (2 x AA batteries)
- Receiver powered by AC/DC12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 110V, 220V, or 380V
- Transmitter LED flashes green during operation if battery is sufficient, red when depleted
- Glass fibre housing on both transmitter and receiver
- External antenna on receiver for extended range and signal stability
Data From The Original Product Sheet
| Model | F24-8S |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 1 transmitter with 1 receiver |
| Speed | Single speed |
| Function buttons | 8 |
| Control distance | Up to 100 m |
| Operating frequency | VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425-441 MHz |
| Channels | 160 |
| Enclosure protection | IP65 |
| Working temperature | -35 C to +85 C |
| Transmitter voltage | DC3V |
| Receiver power | AC/DC12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 110V, 220V, 380V |
| Output capacity | Full sealed relay output, 5 A |
| Housing material | Glass fibre |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Antenna | External on receiver |
| RF power | Transmitter <10 dBm, Receiver <110 dBm |
What The Housing And Contacts Are Made Of
- Glass fibre transmitter and receiver housings for impact resistance on a shop floor
- Sealed relay contacts rated 5 A so the receiver switches contactor coils directly
- External antenna on receiver for improved signal range and reliability
How This Unit Is Made
Step 1
Boards are populated on the SMT line and soldered on the automatic wave soldering machine
Step 2
Transmitter and receiver are paired to a unique ID code and channel before assembly
Step 3
Each set is function tested against the ordered receiver voltage before packing
Step 4
S/N and channel are printed on the back of both units so a replacement can be matched later
What Is Checked Before It Ships
- Raw material through finished product is inspected step by step on the production line
- Working process follows ISO9001:2008
- Every set is powered up and each motion is checked before it leaves the line
- 12 month warranty from delivery
What Can Be Changed On Your Order
- Button text supplied as arrow tips or as your own English labels
- Own brand and label printing accepted on OEM orders
- Receiver voltage selected from the listed range at order time
- Two transmitters paired to one receiver, or a spare transmitter added to the set
How It Compares With The Alternatives
| Wired pendant control station | Radio removes the trailing cable but adds batteries to change and a receiver to wire in; a pendant is cheaper and never needs pairing |
|---|---|
| F24-8D with double speed | The 8S is single speed, so it is simpler and cheaper; if the machine needs fast and slow travel, the 8D is the better fit |
| Joystick sets such as F24-60 | Push buttons are faster to train an operator on; a joystick gives proportional control that push buttons cannot |
Getting It Onto The Machine
- Confirm the control voltage on the existing crane panel before ordering the receiver
- Count the motions the machine actually needs, then choose the button count with one spare
- Mount the receiver inside the panel with the 1 m cable running to the contactor terminals
- Watch the transmitter LED: slow red flashing means change the two batteries
- Record the S/N and channel from the back of both units so a lost transmitter can be replaced without changing the receiver
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
One set. A single sample is available so you can test it on the machine before committing to volume.
How long is delivery?
Around 2-4 days for a sample order and about 7 days for a small volume order, then 3-8 days by FedEx or DHL.
Which receiver voltage should I order?
Match the control voltage on the crane panel. The receiver is built for AC/DC12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 110V, 220V, or 380V, so tell us the panel voltage with the order.
Can I get a replacement transmitter only?
Yes. Send the S/N and CH printed on the back of your receiver and we build a new transmitter on the same channel, so the receiver stays in place.
Will two cranes in the same bay interfere?
Each set is coded with one of over 4.3 billion unique ID codes and runs on 160 channels, so a transmitter only answers its own paired receiver.
Can the button text be changed?
Yes. Arrow tips are standard and your own English button text and brand can be printed on OEM orders.
How is it packed?
One set per box at 46 x 24.4 x 14.8 cm, six sets per carton at 76.3 x 49.3 x 33 cm.
Quote The Overhead Crane Remote Control
Send the control voltage on your panel and the motion list. A price, a lead time and the matching receiver build come back the same working day.