Demag Hoist Unit Plus 30mtr Gantry System

This 5t 14.5mtr span single beam crane fitted with a Demag hoist unit and 30mtr gantry system was recently installed in Mollart Cox in Chesterfield

Demag hoist units are widely used in industrial applications for a variety of reasons, generally related to their reputation for quality, safety, and versatility.

Why use a Demag hoist unit

Here are some key reasons why a Demag hoist unit is often chosen:

1. High Standard of Safety and Reliability

• Built-in Safety Features: Demag hoists are known for incorporating numerous safety features as standard. This can include brake monitoring, emergency stop functions, and robust design to prevent load drops or accidents.
• Durability and Toughness: Their hoists (like the DH series) are often designed for demanding or adverse environments, such as those with high temperatures, high dust levels, or aggressive materials (like foundries or galvanisation shops). This resilience leads to greater operational reliability.
• Reduced Downtime: The focus on reliable components and design helps ensure facility downtimes are minimised, contributing to greater overall efficiency.

Versatility and Wide Range of Applications

• Modular Design: Demag offers a modular concept for many of its hoists, allowing for flexible integration and adaptation to various crane and monorail designs, or for stationary operation.
• Broad Capacity Range: They offer hoists in finely graduated load capacities, catering to a wide range of lifting needs, from light loads 
• Application-Specific Solutions: Demag provides specialised hoists for particular needs, such as:
  • Chain Hoists (DC range): Versatile all-rounders for crane applications, light crane systems, or stationary use.
  • Balancer Function (DCBS): Allows for intuitive, easy, and precise positioning of loads, which is valuable for assembly tasks and ergonomic handling.
  • Manulift (DCM-Pro): Designed for single-handed load handling, offering ergonomic advantages and safety for the operator.