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

In industrial large-scale manufacturing, an overhead travelling crane with a CRABster winchand a load capacity of 100t is used. The system takes on central tasks in lifting, turning, and positioning massive components – such as turbine housings, large bearings, or generator segments – in the context of final assembly.

The challenges in large-scale manufacturing lie in the precise movement of heavy loads, the safe coordination of multiple lifting points, and reliable availability in continuous operation. The CRABster used meets these requirements through a robust design, smooth operation, and sensitive control – even during complex hoisting movements in confined hall conditions.

The crane solution significantly contributes to efficiency, process safety, and ergonomics and is ideal for companies working with heavy and valuable components within tight timeframes

WINCH CRABster

Our winches from the CRABster series deliver big-time performance in the smallest of spaces and support up to 250 t loads. These compact, solid hoists ease the burden of working with heavy loads and fulfill today’s high demands on classification and hoisting speed.

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Safe, precise operation

Overload protection through strain gauge load measurement, hoisting frequency inverter with a closed loop, encoder on the hoisting motor, frequency inverter controller for traveling machinery

Optimal use of space

Compact design and optimal approach dimensions

Flexible modules

Construction using standard components, custom configurations with the calculation software CraneMaster

Comes standard with selected Crane Intelligence features

Low maintenance costs & minimal downtime

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