Hoists
No crane without a hoist – they are the heart of all crane systems.
Our hoists, supported by ABUS quality, can lift both light weights starting at 80 kg using a chain hoist to heavy loads using a wire rope hoist with a load capacity of up to 120 t. In lifting technology, a hoist can be used for both stationary use and in combination with a crane system for area-wide hook coverage.
Wire rope hoists
ABUS electric wire rope hoists are the core element of crane systems.
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Electric Chain Hoists
The outstanding features of the ABUS electric chain hoists are low headroom design, precision lifting as a standard and long service life of the brake linings.
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Components & Accessories
ABUS components and accessories augment your crane system and offer you additional options.
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Lifting devices are mechanical or electrical devices used to lift, lower and move loads. They are indispensable in industry, in warehouses and in many other areas where heavy objects need to be transported efficiently and safely. Lifting devices are available in different designs depending on the requirements and can be operated either manually or electrically. They usually consist of a drive system, a load-bearing element such as a chain or wire rope, and a control mechanism that allows the load to be lifted and lowered.
Chain hoists are often used for shorter lifting heights and smaller loads, while wire rope hoists are suitable for greater lifting heights and higher loads. These hoists are available in different versions, depending on their load capacity and lifting height.
Overall, lifting gear is used to make work easier by enabling the lifting and transporting of heavy or bulky loads that could not otherwise be moved using human strength or other methods. ABUS offers to work with the product advisors to find the right lifting gear for the respective requirements.
The choice between a chain hoist and a wire rope hoist depends on various factors, such as the required load capacity, lifting height and the type of loads to be moved. A chain hoist is particularly suitable for use with relatively small to medium loads of 80 to 4000 kg and shorter lifting heights. It is ideal when a compact and flexible solution is needed to lift loads in confined operating ranges or over short distances. Chain hoists are robust, easy to use and maintain. They are frequently used in workshops, assembly areas, warehouses and for smaller production tasks directly at the workplace where the lifting height and range are not particularly high.
A wire rope hoist, on the other hand, is preferred when higher load capacities (up to 120 tonnes) or greater lifting heights are required. Wire rope hoists are therefore particularly suitable for industrial applications where heavy or bulky loads have to be moved over longer distances or heights, and they offer more precise control than a chain hoist.
The load capacities of wire rope hoists and chain hoists overlap in the 800 to 4000 kg range. To determine which is the right choice, please contact one of our regional customer advisors.
The main difference lies in the type of load-bearing element, either a round steel chain according to DIN 5685 or a steel cable. Both have their advantages, depending on the application and load capacity. Chain hoists use a robust steel chain to lift loads from 80 to 4000 kg, are suitable for harsh environments and enable safe and precise lifting. Wire rope hoists use a steel cable and can lift heavier loads of up to 120 tonnes. They lift more gently and are better suited for higher loads.
The two types of hoist overlap in the load range between 800 and 4000 kg. A product advisor can be used to determine whether a wire rope hoist or a chain hoist is the most suitable hoist for a particular application.
Electric wire rope hoists
Electric wire rope hoists are the most frequently used hoists for overhead travelling cranes. The single-rail E type trolley from the ABUS hoist range is used for load capacities from 1 t. It is distinguished by a compact construction with favourable installation dimensions. A double-rail D or Z type trolley is used when particularly heavy loads need to be transported - up to 120 t. This enables them, for example, to serve as machine lifters in a printing press production line. However, such a hoist is also suitable for the lifting procedure of sensitive loads – even with long hook paths. For this purpose, the electric wire rope hoists are equipped with more complex electric controls to suit the individual crane application.
With our ABUS electric wire rope hoists, you can choose from a range of hoist designations to accommodate your requirements for load capacity, hoist dimension and lifting height. We offer our standard E type wire rope hoists (up to 16 t), the U type lower flange trolleys (up to 25 t) and S type side-mounted trolleys (up to 10 t) or our D or Z type double-rail trolley (up to 120 t), which have higher load connection points. The 120 t capacity Z type electric wire rope hoist – our largest ABUS hoist – is also manufactured as a standard product – just like all our other wire rope hoists.
Electric chain hoists
The chain hoist is usually used as a lifting device in combination with a workplace crane such as a jib crane, a lightweight mobile gantry (LPK) or a suspended rail system (such as the ABUS HB system). It is the favourable solution for small load capacities ranging from 80 kg to 4 t. The lateral movement of the load is carried out either manually via a push/pull trolley or via a two-speed electric trolley.
In contrast to a wire rope hoist, a chain hoist can also be fixed at one location for stationary use. This is achieved using the suspension bracket supplied as standard (which can be opened on one side) or with a special suspension hook.
Hoists from ABUS Crane Systems
All of our products are Made in Germany. If you need a spare part for your electric chain hoist or electric wire rope hoist, we can supply you with the part – even for older hoist generations – directly from stock at our UK head office or via courier from our manufacturing facility in Germany and can thus ensure fast delivery times.
On request, we will install the spare parts for the hoists for you. Thanks to our repair and maintenance-friendly products, all components are easily accessible and replaceable. The robust, modular and maintenance-friendly design has always been our recipe for user-friendly and compact hoists.
Our lifting products are available with two speeds as standard. On request, the lifting and travelling of the load can also be carried out using inverters for infinitely variable speeds. This is particularly important for applications with sensitive materials.
It goes without saying that all ABUS hoist products are certified according to European standards, rules and regulations.
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