Cattron Radio Remote Controls

Heavy-duty joystick radio remote controls built for the most demanding industrial environments. Cattron systems are the standard choice in steel production, heavy engineering, and high-duty manufacturing – trusted by TATA Steel, British Steel, and major industrial groups across the UK.

Why Choose Cattron?

When reliability isn’t optional and downtime costs thousands per hour, operators choose Cattron. These American-engineered systems are designed for the harshest industrial environments – steel mills, foundries, heavy fabrication, and continuous production facilities where equipment must work around the clock.

Extreme Durability

Impact-resistant housings, chemical/oil resistance, and rugged construction built to survive industrial abuse.

Modular Repair

Replace individual components – joysticks, buttons, boards – without scrapping the entire unit.

Industry Standard

Specified by TATA Steel, British Steel, PCT Group, and major industrial facilities across the UK.

Safety Certified

EN 13849-1 Category 3 PL-d certified. TÜV-approved safety functions.

CattronControl™ LRC Joystick Range

The LRC (Ladle Remote Control) series is our primary Cattron offering – bellybox-style transmitters with joystick control designed for steel production and heavy industrial lifting. We supply the full range from compact to fully customisable large-format units.

LRC-M1

Medium / Customisable

Best For:

Steel mills & foundries
Process cranes
Multi-function lifting

LRC-S1

Small / Standard Configuration

COMPACT

Pre-configured compact bellybox for standard crane applications. Ideal where a simple, reliable joystick control is needed without extensive customisation.

2 joysticks (4 motions)

Standard configuration

IP65 rated

Best For:

Standard EOT cranes
Single hoist applications
Warehousing & distribution

LRC-L1

Large / Fully Customisable

FULL SIZE

Maximum capability for the most complex applications. Fully customisable layout with the highest number of control functions available.

Up to 3 joysticks

Up to 5 paddles + 8 mini

32+ auxiliary switches

Best For:

Ladle cranes
Complex process operations
Maximum control functions

Key Features of Cattron LRC Systems

TransKey Technology

Cattron’s secure RFID-based configuration system. The TransKey stores all system settings and can be transferred between units – enabling fast replacement without reprogramming. Each transmitter/receiver pair has a unique pairing code for security.

Multi-Access Control (MAC)

Support for tandem operation (two cranes from one transmitter) and multi-transmitter configurations. Ideal for coordinated lifting operations or allowing multiple operators to share control.

Modular Repairability

Unlike sealed units that must be replaced entirely when damaged, Cattron transmitters are designed for component-level repair. Joysticks, buttons, circuit boards, and housings can all be replaced individually – reducing repair costs and downtime.

Proportional & Digital Control

Joysticks can be configured for stepped (digital) or stepless (proportional) operation. Proportional control allows precise speed adjustment for positioning work and VFD-equipped cranes.

Push-Button Options

While we primarily supply Cattron for joystick applications, push-button transmitters are available for simpler crane control requirements.

COMPACT

Excalibur

Compact, ergonomic push-button transmitter for standard cranes and lifting equipment. Lightweight and robust with positive two-step buttons.

4, 6, or 8 button configurations
Lightweight, ergonomic design
TransKey configuration
Compatible with CT24, CCM12, MMCU4 receivers

MKU

Aluminium and rubber housed push-button transmitter. Extremely robust construction for harsh environments.

Positive two-step buttons
Aluminium/rubber housing
High impact resistance
Private label option available

Design & Manufacture

We design and manufacture lifting beams in-house, giving us full control over quality, lead times, and the ability to create truly bespoke solutions.

CT24

Standard receiver for LRC systems. Digital and analogue outputs.

CCM12

Compact receiver with 12 relay outputs. Ideal for simple applications.

CCM12 Plus

Enhanced CCM12 with additional features and diagnostics.

MMCU4

Multi-motion control unit for complex applications.

CBMCU

CAN Bus machine control unit for modern drive integration.

SCU32

32-channel receiver for maximum output capacity.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Cattron systems are the standard specification at major steel producers and heavy industrial facilities across the UK:

+ Many More

If you operate in steel production, heavy engineering, or continuous manufacturing, chances are your existing cranes already use Cattron – and we can supply, repair, and support them.