Crane Industry Services Installs Simulators at Training Center

CIS takes delivery of three Vortex simulators for training and performance checks for crane operators. ENLARGE IMAGE

June 21, 2016 - Crane Industry Services LLC (CIS) has taken delivery of three Vortex Simulators from CM Labs Simulations Inc. The simulators are designed to provide training and to conduct performance checks for operators of mobile cranes, tower cranes, and excavators.

 

The simulators are housed at the Centered on Safety training center, located on West Georgia Technical College’s Murphy campus. They feature a three-screen, motion platform setup plus an instructor’s station. Powered by the Vortex Simulation Software engine, the device simulates multi-body dynamics and captures real equipment behaviors. Just as in real life, the simulated tower crane mast and jib bend and torque according to the weight of the load, while the simulated excavator demonstrates bucket forces, trenching, loading and soil behavior.

 

The mobile crane simulation is modeled after a 40-ton rough-terrain crane with full boom extension to 102 ft. Among the training module’s features is the ability for the operator to configure the LMI and set alarms and change the number of parts of line. This simulator will be used as part of a research study that CIS, West Georgia Technical College, and CM Labs are partnering to conduct.

 

The research goals include determining what operational skill level can be achieved with the use of crane simulators. The study will commence in July and will continue for 14 months and/or after 500 operator trainees have participated in the research. The study is designed to evaluate inexperienced, moderately experienced, and very experienced operators.

 

Classes that incorporate the use of the simulators are forming now. For information about available training classes or how to participate in the research study, visit centeredonsafety.com.