Electric Chain Hoists

Engineered for precision and performance, the Demag Electric Chain Hoist is built to handle compact lifting tasks with ease. Designed for low-headroom applications, it offers smooth, accurate load control and proven reliability. Ideal for workstation setups and light-duty industrial use, it delivers safe and efficient operation backed by Demag’s trusted engineering.

Standard Specifications

 

Capacity Range 125 kg to 5,000 kg
Lifting Height Range Up to 40 meters (customisable)
Lifting Speed Dual speed / Frequency-controlled (up to 12 m/min)
Duty Class FEM 1Am to FEM 2m
Suspension Options Hook suspension / Eye suspension / Trolley-mounted
Control Options Pendant control / Radio remote
Power Supply 3-phase, 400–415V, 50Hz
Protection Class IP55 (hoist body), IP65 (control pendant)

 

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Key Advantages

Gearbox

  • Maintenance-free for up to 10 years
  • 20% longer service life compared with FEM 2m, with a service life of 1900 full load hours thanks to FEM group of mechanisms classification Demag 2m+
  • Reduced operating noise and smooth operation thanks to helical gearing in all gearbox stages

Controls

  • 24 V contactor control
  • Elapsed operating time counter
  • Operating limit switches (upper/lower for DC-Pro)
  • DC 16/25 sizes fitted with geared limit switches as operating limit switches with four contacts for fast-to-slow and final cut-off

Brake

  • Maintenance-free for up to 10 years (up to 5 years for DC-Pro size 10-25)
  • No brake adjustment required
  • Short and gentle run-on paths
  • The brake is impervious to poor weather and operating conditions (enclosure features double encapsulation)

Slipping clutch

  • Maintenance-free for up to 10 years
  • Brake arranged in front of the slipping clutch in the load-bearing arrangement
  • Reliable protection against extreme overloads
  • Harmful continuous slipping eliminated thanks to speed monitoring

Housing

  • Tough and weight-saving aluminium housing of compact and modern industrial design
  • UV-resistant powder-coated finish, insusceptible to knocks and scratches

Chain drive

  • The chain drive consists of highly wear-resistant materials for a long service life, suitable for foundry applications as standard
  • Quick and easy replacement of the entire chain drive without the need to remove the motor or housing parts

Hoist motor

  • Robust and durable high-performance motor with large safety reserves even at high ambient temperatures and in prolonged operation
  • Two lifting speeds (F4)
  • 60% cyclic duty factor, 360 starts/hour
  • With thermal protection, depending on design

Demag round-section steel chain

  • High-strength, ageing-resistant material with a high degree of surface hardening
  • Galvanized and additionally surface-treated to protect against hostile influences
  • Optionally available with additional corrosion protection, for foodstuffs and extremely dusty applications

Suspension bracket

  • Suspended to allow for pendulation
  • Small hook dimension C for optimum headroom

Reeving

  • Load capacity up to 1,000 kg with only 1/1 reev

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