Chain Hoist – Special Crane with Telescopic Girder – 1×500kg
This special crane system combines a compact chain hoist with a telescopic cross girder and is used in a workshop environment where limited space conditions require maximum flexibility. The system is mounted on a light crane system and offers a unique solution for work areas that are difficult to access due to machines, walls, or supports.
Thanks to the extendable girder, the crane’s reach can be expanded as needed – for example, for loading or unloading machines, for maintenance work, or for the precise placement of components. The electric chain hoist ensures controlled lifting and positioning.
This solution is particularly suitable for workshops, laboratory areas, or industrial productions with limited space availability, where ergonomic and safe handling of loads is still necessary.
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.

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.

Customized crane solutions

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Mining Component Manufacturing – 2×80t+1×10t 1×30t

Winch CRABster – Assembly of Transformers – 1x320t

Chain Hoist – Device Manufacturing Assembly Lines – 2×1t

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Special Machine Construction and Plant Assembly – 1×5t

Chain Hoist – Measurement Technology / Quality Assurance

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Conveyor Technology Production – 2x30t 2x10t

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Assembly of Transformers – 1x30t

Winch CRABster – Manufacturing of Ship Engines – 1x130t

Chain Hoist CHAINster – Machine and Component Assembly – 1×1t

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Assembly Line Multislice Scanner Medical Technology – 1×3.2t

Chain Hoist ATHLO chain – Development of Industrial Fans – 2x500kg

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Load-Turning Hydraulic Gripper – 2x15t

Chain Hoist ATHLO chain – Elevator Test Tower – 1×2,5t

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Material Handling – 2x32t

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Assembly of Transformers – 1x70t

Winch CRABster – Large-Scale Manufacturing – 1×100t

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Maintenance of Hydraulic Gripper – 1×3t

Wire Rope Hoist NOVA – Elevator Test Tower – 1×1,6t

Chain Hoist ATHLO chain – CNC Machining Center – 1x400kg

Chain Hoist CHAINster – Apparatus and Container Construction – 7×1t

Chain Hoist ATHLO chain – CNC Machine Handling – 1x2t

Chain Hoist CHAINster – Production Hall – 1×2t
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SWF Krantechnik GmbH
Boehringerstr. 4
D-68307 Mannheim
Phone +49 621 78990-0
Fax +49 621 78990-100
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