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Electric Chain Hoist – 500 kg
Motorized electric chain hoist rated to 500 kg for efficient, powered vertical lifting. Features push-button pendant control and overload protection, suitable for workshops, assembly lines, and warehouses.
Detailed Overview
Electric chain hoists are motorized lifting devices that use an electric motor to drive a hardened steel load chain, raising and lowering heavy loads with precision and ease. The motor transmits power through a gearbox to the chain sprocket, creating a compact yet powerful unit capable of lifting loads up to 500 kg. Unlike their manual counterparts, electric chain hoists require minimal physical effort from the operator — the push of a button is all it takes to initiate a controlled, smooth lift. Their robust construction and sealed housings make them well suited to demanding industrial environments.
Compared to manual chain hoists, electric models offer significant operational advantages. Lifting speed is consistent and independent of operator strength, dramatically reducing fatigue during repetitive lifting cycles and improving throughput on busy production lines. The motor is rated to protection class IP55, guarding against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets — essential for workshop and outdoor environments. A pendant push-button control allows the operator to stand clear of the suspended load and direct movements from a safe distance, enhancing workplace safety. An electromagnetic disc brake engages instantly upon power interruption, providing fail-safe load holding and preventing uncontrolled descent in the event of a power failure.
Electric chain hoists are widely used across manufacturing plants, assembly lines, warehouses, and logistics facilities — anywhere reliable, frequent vertical lifting is required. They excel in applications such as positioning components on production lines, loading and unloading goods in storage facilities, and handling materials in maintenance workshops. With a rated capacity of up to 500 kg and a design built for high duty cycles, these hoists deliver the dependability and efficiency that modern industrial operations demand.
Specifications
- WLL
- 500 kg
- Motor Power
- 0.4 kW
- Supply
- 3-Phase 400V / 50Hz
- Lift Speed
- 8 m/min
- Standard Lift
- 3 m
- Duty Class
- FEM 1Am
- Motor Protection
- IP55
- Standard
- EN 14492-2
- Safety Factor
- 4:1
Key Features
- Push-button pendant control for safe, remote operation
- Built-in thermal overload protection prevents motor burnout
- Electromagnetic disc brake ensures instant load holding
- FEM 1Am duty rating for frequent industrial use
- IP55 rated motor for protection against dust and water jets
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