Currently in production in the SKC range are hoists with maximum lifting capacities of 500kg, 1t and 2t. There are two 500kg models: an extra-high lift model (maximum lifting height: 50m), and a model with lifting speeds that are twice as fast (up to 16m/m) and maximum 30m height of lift. Both are ISO M5 duty. The 1t single-fall model has a 30m height of lift, maximum speed of 8m/min and ISO M3 duty. There is also a 2t double-fall model with M3 duty and lifting speeds half the 1t model.
The inverter-controlled hoists are roughly double the price of the standard contactor-controlled hoists, and estimated to be 30% to 40% more for the future smaller-capacity units.
KCI Konecranes’ light lifting equipment division advertised its brand of the SKC range, called the sXN 10, as available from the beginning of September.
Although the SWF hoist was shown on the Schmalz stand, as of time of going to press Schmalz had not yet chosen between SWF and Abus for its new range of vacuum-handling equipment, according to marketing manager Hartmut Schlee.
