Hoists for hygienically-sensitive areas

With a plating thickness of 25µm, the hoists ensure resistance to environmental humidity as well as providing a good general corrosion resistance. Component parts subjected to the nickel plating process include the lift/lower motor together with gearbox and the main centrepiece body. Where the hoist is trolley mounted for overhead rail operation, trolley body and both driving and traverse motors are also nickel-plated.

Stainless steel options are offered for the top suspension hook, both the load hook and sleeve, together with the lift/lower chain mechanisms and 12m capacity chain bag. Specification of the stainless steel hook and chain limits the lift capacity to 750kg. Further options include plastic chain boxes suitable for 3, 6 and 12m chain lengths together with a 12m galvanised chain box. 

The lift motor does not require lubrication and all hoists are classified as explosion protected to comply with Directive 2014/34/EU [Equipment & Protective Systems Intended for use in Potentially Explosive areas (ATEX)]. The hoists are also classified as capable of 100% duty rating with no downtimes.

The models currently available in the nickel-plated range include: the Profi TI hoists with 0.5 and 1 tonne lift capacities, together with a big-bag handling unit with a rated 1 tonne lift. A low headroom trolley hoist of 1 tonne capacity is also available, which is designed for operation in areas subject to low headroom capacity. Where Profi hoists are utilised with trolleys for overhead rail mounting, both manual operated (type LN) and motorised (type LM) trolleys can be provided which have also been subject to appropriate nickel-plating treatment for use in hygienically critical areas.