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Chain Hoist ATHLO chain – Loading a Printing Machine – 1x500kg

In the metal processing packaging industry, a chain hoist is used on a robust steel monorail for the setup of printing machines that print sheets for beverage cans. The chain hoist supports the precise installation and removal of heavy rollers, ink units, and other machine parts that need to be regularly exchanged for maintenance or job changes.

The industry demands high cycle times, process reliability, and repeat accuracy. Through the linear guidance of the monorail and the reliable controllability of the chain hoist, heavy components can be efficiently moved and positioned with millimeter precision – a decisive advantage in a production environment with a high degree of automation.

The solution enables shorter downtimes, increases work safety, and improves ergonomics when setting up complex printing systems.

ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS
ATHLO chain & ATHLO chain SL

The ATHLO chain series, our latest generation of chain hoists, is designed for loads up to 5 t. At the launch of the new series, we are offering this model for loads up to 2.500 kg with further options to follow in the coming months.

ATHLO chain combines high security, performance and usability with easy maintenance and a long service life. The modern design features a newly constructed interior and all-new mechanical components. ATHLO chain is easy to use and delivers top performance in different conditions.

In addition to the standard version, ATHLO chain SL is equipped with frequency inverter for sensitive movement. ATHLO chain SL is designed for loads from 125 kg to 2,500 kg.

And here you can see the ATHLO chain product video with our chain hoist product manager. Please take also a look behind the scenes of our chain hoist production.

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Higher durability

The hoist motor with its new 4:1 ratio and redesigned cooling fins provides a better cooling in order to extend the service life of the hoist. ATHLO chain offers a new design for activating the limit switch which works flawlessly both in everyday usage and different conditions.

Easiest maintenance

ATHLO chain is low maintenance because both the hoist gear and bearings are designed to last a lifetime. All components are easily accessible, and no special tools are necessary to exchange components and install spare parts.

Higher performance, better handling

The new chain bag helps the chain run quietly and smoothly thus preventing an accumulation of the chain. To ensure top quality, we build the gears with an extended speed range ourselves in house. The compact design and new upper-eye suspension produce an increased lifting height at the same suspension height.

Improved safety

The new break is designed to handle 1 million cycles or up to a lifetime with the proper handling. It responds instantly when the power is turned off. The slipping clutch has a larger diameter and additional grooves to improve the cooling effect of the gear oil and increase its overall service life. Thanks to the new suspension bracket, a push or motor trolley can be installed using a special safety pin – with no further tools required.

Gentle operation

Low noise emissions, sensitive handling of the load with frequency inverter.

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Customized crane solutions

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Paper Industry – 1×64t 1×60t 1×32t

NOVA hoists for safe handling of heavy rolls and components – designed for high load capacities, precision, and continuous operation in the paper industry.

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Glass Processing – 1x2t

Efficient crane solution with NOVA wire rope hoist for precise handling of machine components in demanding glass processing.

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Monorail with Swivelling Trolley – 1×7,5t

Monorail crane with swivelling trolley equipped with NOVA wire rope hoist – for complex routes and flexible material flow in confined spaces.

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Material Handling in Plastic Injection Moulding – 1×3.2t

Precise indoor crane with wire rope hoist for mould changes and maintenance in injection moulding technology - compact, reliable and designed for continuous operation.

Wire Rope Hoist NOVAex – ATEX Zone Energy/Process Technology – 1×13t

NOVAex wire rope hoist for safe use in ATEX zones – ideal for explosion-proof areas in the energy, chemical, or process industries.

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Tool Handling in Plastic Injection Moulding – 1x80t 1x32t

Crane for injection molding production: Reliable handling of heavy tools in plastics production with precise wire rope hoist NOVA and robust crane kit.

Chain Hoist ATHLO chain – Support Color Mixer – 1x125kg

Lightcrane system made of aluminum with chain hoist and remote control for ergonomic and safe handling of heavy paint containers in the cardboard printing industry.

Chain Hoist – Handling of Gas Cylinders Outdoors – 1×250kg

Chain hoist with a lifting capacity of 250 kg for the safe lifting of gas cylinders outdoors – ideal for technical, laboratory, and supply facilities.

Chain Hoist ATHLO chain – Plastic Processing – 1x1t

ATHLO chain hoist for precise and gentle lifting of sensitive plastic components – ideal for assembly, testing, and maintenance in the plastics industry.

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Plastic Processing – 2×2,5t

Two NOVA rope hoists support precise tool handling on large injection molding machines, enabling efficient processes in the plastics industry.

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