For the handling and transport tasks of cranes, the trend is toward an ever higher productivity and quality. This is achieved with an increasing number of automatic functions of which electronic sway control systems represent a large component.

There are many reasons for using electronic sway control, such as:

• To increase the productivity of the crane system
• To reduce damage
• To prevent accidents
• To simplify the crane structure
• To implement total/partial automation of the crane system
• To extend the service life of crane systems
• Continuous load damping no longer depends on subjective factors
• Simplified operation for crane drivers regardless of their experience