We believe the crane is the heart

of the construction site and

understand the value in keeping the
lifting crew and all site personnel
safe and operational.
We improve communication and overall awareness
during lifting operations using advanced audio-
visual technology.

We manufacture high quality, purpose-built hook

mounted safety systems.
 CONTENTS

BLOKCAM
WHAT IS BLOKCAM?

HOW BLOKCAM WORKS

SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY

X2 CAMERA SYSTEM - TOWER CRANES

M3 CAMERA SYSTEM - MOBILE & TELESCOPIC CRANES

BLOKCAM ACCESSORIES

BLOKCAM TESTIMONIALS

BLOKALERT
WHAT IS BLOKALERT?

WHY BLOKALERT?

BLOKALERT SYSTEM

HOW BLOKALERT WORKS

BLOKALERT ACCESSORIES
BLOKCAM
WHAT IS BLOKCAM?
BlokCam is a wireless system that can
be quickly and easily deployed to the
hook block or boom tip of a crane.

The sound and view from below the

camera is then transmitted and
received wirelessly via the antenna
systems to a screen in the cab.

This allows the operator to see and

hear the load and surroundings, giving
an unobstructed, live, audio-visual feed
of the critical areas that working in the
blind would never allow.

HOW BLOKCAM WORKS

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1. On the Hook Block and/or Boom Tip

The Sensor captures the audio-visual 3

feed and sends it to the transmitter. The 1
signal is then transmitted to a repeater
on the Jib, Boom or Cab. The battery
powers both the Transmitter and the
Sensor. Each component attaches
magnetically and can be mounted on
the block, including between the cheek
plates and on the boom tip.

2. Repeater on the Jib/Boom and/or Cab

The Repeater receives the wireless

signal from the transmitter and is
relayed back to a monitor in the cab.
The Repeater position and configuration
is dependent on the type of crane, type
of jib/boom and length of jib/boom.

3. In the Operator’s Cab

The live audio-visual feed is then

processed and displayed on the screen
positioned inside the cab, allowing the
operator to see and hear live footage of
everything below the camera.

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 SAFETY
Helping Reduce Stress
Reducing The Hazards
Crane operators have a lot of
A high percentage of crane-related responsibility when operating a crane;
injuries are caused by uncontrolled long shifts in difficult conditions can
loads striking personnel in the area cause additional stress, especially in
surrounding the hook block; this is an all weather conditions. BlokCam helps to
extremely hazardous area where 21% reduce this stressful activity by verifying
of injuries occur. With BlokCam fitted the the radio communications, bringing
operator now has eyes and ears the operators that step closer to being
in that zone to make the necessary in touching range of the load and site
corrections to avoid any incidents. areas with a visual view that confirms
the loads security, balance and any
Reduce Impacts & Collisions hazards below and around the load.

Modern construction sites are becoming Confirming Load Security

more and more congested and as
buildings are going higher, crane BlokCam allows the operator to view
operators are required to place their and hear the load and surrounding area,
loads in even more restricted and tighter confirming the balance and security
areas than before. The probability of before starting the lift. This confirms the
impacts and collisions are still as great if communication with the banks-men
not more so. Having BlokCam fitted with and also helps keep the utilisation of the
its clear and uninterrupted audio-visual equipment to a maximum, without any
feed, allows the operator to respond to delayed lifts and re-slinging. Rigging/
any adjustments to avoid any potential Slinging failures account for 10% of
accidents before they happen, allowing crane-related incidents.
for a safer and more productive lift.
BlokCam Reducing The Blind Lift
Improved Communication
The highest factor in many below
The crane operator can now have the hook accidents occur in blind lift
eyes and ears from the block allowing situations, where the operator is
detailed views of the load, site and completely reliant on the radio
its surroundings. This provides the communications, which can fail for a
ability to communicate to the banks- number of reasons, leaving a delay in
men, slingers and signallers with any the message and a potential incident
information necessary to move from happening. BlokCam reduces the blind
point to point in a more controlled lift by giving the operator live audio and
environment and enhances the ability to video footage and the ability to see and
communicate more efficiently. hear what’s going on below the hook
and around the load.
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PRODUCTIVITY
Improve Lifting Times Helping Hand

With BlokCam giving a close up The operator now has the added
view of the load below the hook and advantage with the BlokCam system
surrounding area, the operator will have fitted as a visual aid to help position the
more situational awareness, allowing hook block into the required position,
an increase in speed and accuracy whilst working in tandem with the
in all scenarios. This will improve the instructions given by the banks-men/
lift efficiency and reduce time in task slinger over the radio, complimenting
completion. This increase in productivity and confirming the correct position,
could be measured in hundreds of keeping a steady flow of continued
man-hours saved and a more controlled and sustainable lifting tasks, helping to
utilisation of equipment. increase the productivity.

Recorded Results Return on the Bottom Line

According to a university study in the With BlokCam fitted, the benefits

Journal of Construction Engineering and of improved communication and
Management, having a camera system maximised safety all play their part in
installed on a crane can help increase the contribution to the greater efficiency
productivity by up to 39% in the blind and enhancement to the productivity
and 27% in the open as a direct result. of the lifting tasks on any site. If you
can reduce the blind lift, reduce any
Adjustments and Corrections corrections and overshoots you will see
a drastic improvement in the overall
BlokCam allows an operator’s experience bottom line of that projects lifting plan.
to be maximised and put to use in critical
lifts, whilst providing visual and audible
information, contextual awareness and
aid communication with the banks-man.
Imagine driving a car blindfolded while
the passenger directs you where to go,
when to stop and how fast to move,
it would be a difficult, dangerous and
stressful task to complete. Now imagine
how much safer and more efficiently
the driver can manoeuvre without the
blindfold? The operator can quickly
make adjustments required to minimise
corrections and overshoots and help
improve the productivity.
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 X2 CAMERA SYSTEM
TOWER CRANES

Design Overview

• Easy and quick to install; can be • Multi positional sensor for variable
fitted within an hour views
• Uses high powered neodymium • LED indicators
magnets • Two batteries per system
• The lens is auto-focus and always • Non hazardous battery
gives clear views of the load and • 12 hour battery life 3
surrounding area below the hook • Multivoltage AC and DC inputs
• HD 1080p resolution • Durable all-weather design,
• Audio from sensor to cab manufactured to IP67 4 rating
• Optional single and split screen • -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
mode with additional cameras operating temperature
• Long range transmission 5 • Optional mobile app and 4G live
• Record on loop for up to 30 days streaming 2
• Purpose built aluminium housing • CE and FCC Approved
• Multiple built in lanyard anchors • High quality industrial connectors
• Safety lanyard provides secondary • Colour coded connectors
security tethering
• Hands free operation

(R4)

(B5) (X2) (S4)

(P2) (M2)

BlokCam
Unobstructed View
(M1)

More information, hook mounted safety system and accessories available online
at thecrosbygroup.com/blokcam. For references please see page 13.
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Modular design, compatible across a wide variety of cranes 1

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Sensor (S4)
The S4 is a 113° wide angle lens. The low profile design,
tool free operation and rotatable lens allows for easy
installation on any side of the hook block including in
between the cheek plates.

Transmitter (X2)
X2 dramatically improves the most important aspects
of the BlokCam. The combination of performance,
specification, aesthetics and 71mm low profile design
make this a must for all crane operations.

Battery (B5)
B5 is a non hazardous 19.2v Battery Pack. The clever
tool-free design and easy grip finger slots makes it easy
to install, remove and charge.

Charging Station (CS1)

Our Charging Station is designed to improve the
efficiency of your BlokCam Batteries and the
performance of the camera system.

Repeater (R4)
Depending on the crane type and required installation
the Repeater is mounted on the jib, boom tip or cab.
The Repeater has been specifically designed for fast,
wireless, telescopic deployment.

Monitor (M2)
Our HD Monitor is a 10.1 inch 16:9 LCD monitor with built
in speakers and a HDMI input. It has a 1280 x 800 pixel
panel with automatic brightness control.

Processor (P2)
Our purpose built Processor can project multiple high
definition images and audio’s through a single HDMI
lead with less than 0.2 seconds of latency. The design
of the Processor accomodates multivoltage AC and DC
inputs making your BlokCam system compatible across
all types of cranes. The Processor also provides power
to the monitor, eliminating the need for a secondary
socket or power supply.

For references please see page 13.

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 M3 CAMERA SYSTEM
MOBILE & TELESCOPIC CRANES

Design Overview

• Specifically designed for the mobile • Multi positional sensor for variable views
and crawler market • LED indicators
• Can be installed and removed within • Two batteries per system
5 minutes • Non hazardous battery
• Uses high powered neodymium • 12 hour battery life 3
magnets • Multivoltage AC and DC inputs
• The lens is auto-focus and always • Durable all-weather design,
gives clear views of the load and manufactured to IP67 4 rating
surrounding area below the hook
• -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
• HD 1080p resolution operating temperature
• Audio from sensor to cab • Optional mobile app and 4G live
• Long range transmission 5 streaming 2
• Record on loop for up to 30 days • CE and FCC Approved
• Purpose built aluminium housing • High quality industrial connectors
• Multiple built in lanyard anchors • Colour coded connectors
• Safety lanyard provides secondary
security tethering
• Hands free operation

“The first fully modular system,

compatible with Telescopic and
(B5) (X2) (S4) Mobile Cranes”

(B5)

(R4)
Optional

(M3)

BlokCam
Unobstructed View

For references please see page 13.

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Modular design, compatible across a wide variety of cranes 1

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Monitor (M3)
The M3 is an all in one display that
combines a monitor, repeater and
processor in to a purpose built fast fit
system. The M3 has a HD display with
built in speakers, automatic brightness
control, less than 0.2 seconds of latency
and multivoltage AC and DC inputs.

Sensor (S4)
The S4 is a 113° wide angle lens. The low
profile design, tool free operation and
rotatable lens allows for easy installation
on any side of the hook block including
in between the cheek plates.

Transmitter (X2)
X2 dramatically improves the most
important aspects of the BlokCam.
The combination of performance,
specification, aesthetics and 71mm low
profile design make this a must for all
crane operations.

Battery (B5)
B5 is a non hazardous 19.2v Battery
Pack. The clever tool-free design and
easy grip finger slots makes it easy to
install, remove and charge.

Charging Station (CS1)

Our Charging Station is design to
improve the efficiency of your BlokCam
Batteries and the performance of the
camera system.

More information, hook mounted safety system and accessories available online
at thecrosbygroup.com/blokcam. For references please see page 13.
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 BLOKCAM ACCESSORIES

BlokCam Office Link (OL1)

BlokCam Office Link allows the data from your BlokCam to
be captured in a site office for site and crane monitoring
and surveillance. Your host computer could monitor and
download data from multiple systems.

4G Router (30184)
With a 4G router connected to your BlokCam system, you
can live stream crane footage and extract recordings from
anywhere in the world 2.

V-Cam (VC4)
The Versatile-Cam is our hardwired option which gives
you the ability to expand your BlokCam System to include
additional Sensors. The build quality of the VC4 coupled
with it’s non intrusive size and mounting versatility means
it can be deployed in seconds and used in a multitude of
scenarios. Ideal for visual monitoring and data logging of
the Hoist Drum, Luffing Drum, Slew Ring, Tail Swing and
the Operator’s Cab.

V-Cam (VC4a)
The VC4a is our hardwired camera with a built in microphone
which is most commonly used for audio-visual monitoring
and data logging of the Operator’s Cab.

BlokMag (BM1)
Attach your crane camera system to a hook block with a
curved surface. Flat, spherical, cylindrical, narrow, short or
tall, our modular BlokMag system allows flat surfaces to
magnetically mate with curved surfaces flawlessly.

+ = OR + =

More information, hook mounted safety system and accessories available online
at thecrosbygroup.com/blokcam. For references please see page 13.
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REFERENCES
1. Subject to Crane Make/Model.
2. Subject to availability of a suitable mobile network, data charges apply.
3. Battery life varies by use and configuration.
4. IP67 rating excludes IP65 audio sensor and sounder.
5. Transmission distance may vary depending on the environment.
*Actual product may differ from rendered image.

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 BLOKCAM TESTIMONIALS

“At BAM, health and safety is our

highest priority. BlokCam crane
cameras help to ensure that crane
operators on our sites have an
unobstructed view of blind spots from
inside the cab. We are very happy with
the service & support we receive from
the BlokCam team.”

Mike Whitfield, Operations Manager

BAM Construction Ltd

“We choose to use BlokCam camera

systems on our tower cranes for
several reasons. Firstly, the quality of
the cameras is excellent, they are fit
for purpose on busy construction sites
where things can get knocked easily.

“Secondly, the team at BlokCam really

know their stuff. They understand the
construction and crane industry and
therefore they have built a product
that meets our needs precisely. The
BlokCam system is an invaluable asset
to our business, improving health and
safety for our employees, our clients
and everyone on site, as well as offering
better unobstructed views for our crane
operators from inside the cab.

“Technology such as this is certainly

the future of crane operations as far as
we are concerned.”

Edward Seager,
Managing Director Bennetts

“BlokCam has provided us with an

innovative product that is well built with
the service to back it up.”

Rupert Cook, Associate Service

Director Falcon Tower Crane
Services Ltd

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“BlokCam is one of the best
investments London Tower Cranes
has made. The quality, ability and value
of their camera system is second to
none. We have found the BlokCam to
be an invaluable asset for the crane
operators, lifting teams and business
as a whole.”

Martin Harvey, Managing Director

London Tower Cranes

“HTC started working with BlokCam

in 2015 - on first impressions we were
very impressed by the level of expertise
and professionalism of this company.
We are proud to work in partnership
with BlokCam and are delighted with
the service which we are able to provide
to our customers. It is great to work with
such a forward-thinking and proactive
company. BlokCam’s experience and
knowledge of the crane industry has
allowed them to develop and offer the
highest quality system on the market.
Therefore, we are looking forward to
many more years of working together.”

Elliott Simpson, Accessories Manager

WOLFF Onsite

“Radius NFT owns and rents out several

BlokCam systems to its customers.
The safety benefits are being identified
by our customers and their clients,
so much so, that some are now
implementing the use of BlokCam
as a minimum requirement.”

Teddy Holt, Operations Director

Radius Crane Management Ltd

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BLOKALERT
WHAT IS BLOKALERT?
BlokAlert is a wireless, audio-visual
warning system that can be quickly
and easily deployed to the hook block
of a crane.

When activated by the lifting crew,

the BlokAlert receiver gives out a
recognisable audio-visual signal that
can be seen and heard by site personnel
in proximity to the hook block or load.

This forewarns the workforce to the

position and movements of the hook
block, increases awareness and reduces
the risk of being struck by the crane’s
hook block, lifting accessories or load.

WHY BLOKALERT?
Traditionally: The distance between the
horn, often located near the operator’s
cab, and the load, is inconsistent and
does not efficiently warn site personnel
to the position of the hook block or load.
The same can be said for airhorns or
whistles when used by riggers. In both
scenarios, the attention of the work
force is diverted to where the sound is
coming from, as opposed to the hazard.

Solution: Fit a warning system to

the hook block. When activated, the
consistent proximity between the
hook block and the load enhances
the efficiency of the warning system
and draws attention to the hazard, not
away from it.

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 BLOKALERT SYSTEM
Design Overview
• Uses high powered neodymium • 86mm low profile design
magnets • Durable all-weather design,
• Easy to install, remove and charge manufactured to IP67 4 rating
• Two hand-held transmitters per system • -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
• Easy to use, multifunction operation operating temperature
• 2 x 78db – 107db Electronic Sounders • Easy Access Fuse
• 180° LED Beacon • High quality industrial charge connector
• Choice of 4 Beacon Colours • Optional cab transmitter
• Pair transceivers with the push of • CE and FCC Approved
a button
• Built in Lithium Ion battery with 124-
hour battery life 3
• Built in, fold away carry handles
• Long range transmitter and receiver 5
• Purpose built aluminium housing
• Built in lanyard anchors
• Safety lanyard provides secondary
security tethering
• LED power indicator

Modular design, compatible across a wide variety of cranes 1

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

BlokAlert Receiver (BA-R1)

Along with the LED Beacon, the BlokAlert Receiver is
capable of up to 528 different audible warnings. This
audio-visual warning system, combined with great
functionality, performance and design makes this
a must for all lifting operations.

SIZE & WEIGHT (excluding Antenna)

Height: 173mm (6.82in)
Width: 210mm (8.27in)
Depth: 86mm (3.39in)
Weight: 3,400g (7.5ibs)

BlokAlert Fob – 4 Button (60009)

The BlokAlert Fob allows the riggers to operate
multiple BlokAlert systems across your site.

• Two x 4 Button Fobs per system

• Rugged Design complete with neck lanyard
• 8 and 16 button Fobs available on request

For references please see page 13.

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HOW BLOKALERT WORKS
1a, The Lifting Crew/Rigger
The handheld fob is activated by the riggers or lifting crew. When operated,
the signal is transmitted to the receiver on the hook block of the crane.

And/or

1b, In the Operator’s Cab

The transmitter is activated by a footswitch in the crane cab. When operated,
the signal is transmitted to the receiver on the hook block of the crane.

2, On the Hook Block

On receipt of a signal from a transmitter, the Receiver is activated, alerting
the workforce to the proximity of the hook block.

(BA-R1)

1b
Optional

(BA-T1)

1a
(FS1)

(60009)

BLOKALERT ACCESSORIES
BlokAlert Transmitter (BA-T1)
Through the use of a footswitch, the BlokAlert
Transmitter gives the crane operator, hands free
operation of the BlokAlert System.

BlokAlert Footswitch (FS1)

The Footswitch provides the hands-free operation of
the BlokAlert Transmitter. It is quick and easy to install.

More information, hook mounted safety system and accessories

available online at thecrosbygroup.com/blokcam
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About The Crosby Group
The Crosby Group is a global leader in the innovation, manufacturing and distribution of products and services used to make lifting and load securement
safer and more efficient, with premier brands such as Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Crosby Straightpoint, Crosby BlokCam, Acco, McKissick, Crosby
Feubo, Trawlex, Lebus, and CrosbyIP.
With global engineering, manufacturing, distribution and operations, the company provides a broad range of products and solutions for the most demanding
applications with uncompromising quality that exceed industry standards.

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BLOKALERT - Patent Pending

BLOKCAM - Patent Granted

9991109 06/21