tirfor

lifting and pulling machines

with unlimited wire rope

TIRFOR. . . lift, pull, lower and position

Fig. 1 - TIRFOR TU standard range

Fig. 2 - TIRFOR T-500 light duty range

POWERFUL: TIRFOR TU machines are in daily operation

on construction sites around the world putting power
where it is needed for lifting, pulling and handling a wide
variety of loads. Only the TU models are approved for
man-riding. (Please refer to your local safety regulations).

CHOICE: Smaller and lighter, the TIRFOR T-500 machines

are even easier to handle, whilst still giving a high mechanical advantage and complete operating safety.

The TU and T-500 ranges of versatile TIRFOR lifting and pulling machines are safe, reliable and efficient.
Suitable for many applications, TIRFOR machines are lever operated hoists using a separate wire rope. One-man
operated, using a telescopic operating handle, they can work in any position and over any height of lift. They can
replace conventional winches and other hoists for many applications.

The TIRFOR principle

The principle may be described as "hand-to-hand", like a
sailor pulling on a rope. While one hand pulls the other
changes position to pull in turn. The two hands represent the
2 jaws of the TIRFOR. They grip the wire rope without damaging it, and alternately pull it during forward operation and
hold it during reverse operation. The effort is transfered to the
jaws by two levers: one for forward operation and the other for
reverse operation. The load is held securely at all times.

TIRFOR wire rope

The wire rope for the TIRFOR
machine is not a standard
production rope; it has been
developed specially to suit
the TIRFOR machine.
TIRFOR wire ropes are
supplied on a reeler for ease
of transport and storage.

Fig. 3 - Standard 20 m wire rope

on reeler

Fig. 4

in complete safety. . .
the main advantages
of the TIRFOR

Fig. 5

. . .operates in every direction

pull

multiple operation
- works in any position
horizontal, vertical or angled
- unlimited length of wire rope
- increase the nominal capacity with
multiple sheave blocks

lift

tension

simple
- fast and easy installation
- simple to feed in
or remove the wire rope
- continuous operation without snatching
- reduced maintenance by simple
cleaning and regular lubrication
- changeover from forward to reverse
operation by transfering the operating
handle from one lever to another

robust
- high mechanical advantage
- both ranges will operate in the most
difficult conditions

Fig. 6

safe and reliable

- whether lifting or lowering, the load is
permanently controlled with the utmost
precision; when operation stops,
the load is spread between the two
jaw blocks
- safety device to prevent overloading
- TU range approved for man-riding
applications

the original TIRFOR. . .

even better than ever

Fig. 7

. . . to the nearest millimeter

The TIRFOR, the right tool for the job.

Here is a selection of the many applications.
Construction, public works, civil engineering
- moving and positioning formwork horizontally
or vertically (Fig. 9)
- positioning sections of precast concrete beams
- lifting work platforms or suspended working platforms
- dragging, general lifting, guying, tensioning, etc. . .
Pipelaying and jointing
- positioning of pipes for welding and jointing
- laying concrete pipes and pulling them together
- underwater pipeline assembly

Fig. 8

Bridges
- positioning formwork (Fig. 16)
- guying (Fig. 8)
- pulling pre-cast concrete beams
- suspending inspection and maintenance platforms
Steel structures
- plumbing or aligning steel structures (Fig. 7)
- erecting steel silos
Industry
- installation and removal of machine tools
and presses (Fig. 10)
- loading and unloading of heavy equipment
- lifting and pulling during maintenance operations
Escalators, elevators
- loading, unloading and rigging of prefabricated
escalators (Fig. 27)
- lifting and positioning the cabins and
drawing mechanisms
Electricity and telecommunications
- positioning transformers (Fig. 15)
- erection of mobile aerials and antennas (Fig. 25)
- tensioning underground and overhead cables
- guying operations

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

. . . and wherever there is a need

for lifting, or pulling heavy loads

Fig. 11

The TIRFOR, the right tool for the job.

Here is a selection of the many applications.
Oil and chemical industries
- controlled positioning and assembly of pipes and ducting
(See front cover)
- guying silos and tanks during construction
- inspection and maintenance work
Mines and quarries
- handling and positioning equipment and underground
machinery
- tensioning conveyors
Shipbuilding and marine engineering
- centering ships in dry dock (Fig. 13)
- anchoring barges and pushers
Rail and road transport
- lifting and removal of pylons and signals (Fig. 11)
- maintenance and tensioning of catenaries
- load binding heavy and difficult loads
- loading and unloading
- de-bogging equipment

Fig. 13

Armed forces
- many applications in the different sections of the Armed
Forces (Engineering, Air Force, Artillery, Navy and Marines,
signals and transportation)
Fire services and civil defence
- removing crash wreckage (Fig. 14)
- handling and siting of emergency bridges
Agriculture
- controlling the direction of fall of a tree (Fig. 12)
- clearing trees and fences
- debogging lorries, tractors and all mobile equipment
- tensioning fences

. . . and wherever there is a need

for lifting, or pulling heavy loads

Fig. 12

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

Technical specification
model

nominal
capacity
daN/kg

weight (kg)
machine
w. r.
20 m

dimensions (mm)
machine
handle
ext./closed

standard
range

TU-8

TU-16

TU-32

800

1600

3200

8.4

20

27

528 x
284 x
113

730
450

8.3

4800

12.5

660 x
360 x
145

1147
648

11.5

9600

26

685 x
365 x
156

1147
648

16.3

19200

420 x
250 x
99

690
405

8.3

4800

12.5

530 x
315 x
127

1147
648

11.5

9600

26

631 x
357 x
148

1147
648

16.3

19200

light-duty
range

T-508

T-516

T-532

800

1600

3200

Increase the capacity of the TIRFOR

The lifting and pulling power of TIRFOR machines can be greatly increased by
the use of multiple sheave blocks. These can increase the nominal capacity of
the TIRFOR machine by 2, 3 or 4 times or more (see diagram opposite).
For most applications, an allowance must be made for friction in the sheaves.
Ensure that the capacity of the blocks and fittings and anchor points are suitable
for the load. When using the TIRFOR for pulling purposes it should be
remembered that the necessary pulling effort is not equal to the weight of the
load to be moved.

6.6

13.5

24

special TIRFOR w. r.
dia.
break. strain
mm
kg

Fig. 17

1
2

1
1
1

1
2

1 1

1 1

1 1 1

1 1

Fig. 16

Accessories
Fig. 19

Fig. 18

To make the best use of the TIRFOR machine,

choose from the range of specially developed
accessories.
Sheave blocks
to increase the capacity of TIRFOR machines in
complete safety as described on the previous page.
The following standard blocks are available:
- single side opening snatch block (Fig. 19)
- single snatch block, non-opening
- double blocks (Fig. 18)
- lightweight opening blocks
CONI-KLAM, wire rope gripper (Fig. 20)
to quickly lengthen a wire rope or sling. The wire rope is
held by a pair of serrated jaws, operated by a selfgripping wedge
max. load (kg)

suitable for wire rope

dia. (mm)

1000
2000
3000

5 - 10
10.5 - 14
15 - 21

Fig. 20

type
EC 10
EC 14
EC 21

Fig. 21

Slings (Fig. 21)

for anchoring the TIRFOR or the load.
Manufactured in steel wire rope. The diagram shows
the standard types, which are available in the length
required.
Any other type on request.
Ground anchor with spikes (Fig. 22)
to provide a fixed anchor point in the ground
or even in sand.
Ground anchor with disc (Fig. 23)
in galvanised steel, to provide strong and effective
anchor points.
Anchor hooks (Fig. 24)
for TIRFOR model TU-32 and all the models of the
T-500 range.

Fig. 22

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

Powered TIRFOR. . . a winning hand!

The powered models of the TIRFOR machines
complement the manual units for heavy loads, such
as operating large work platforms, lifting shuttering,
moving machinery, etc. . .

Fig. 26 - TIRFOR TU-16H

with hydraulic power pack

Depending on the application, the working conditions

and the power available, powered operation can be
electro-hydraulic or pneumatic.
-

saves time and labour

no operator fatigue
continuous operation
increased safety

Hydraulic TIRFOR
The TIRFOR hydraulic system includes a hydraulic
power pack which allows remote operation (individually
or simultaneously) of one, two or four machines: TIRFOR
TU-16H (1600 kg) or TU-32H (3200 kg), each fitted with
a self reciprocating hydraulic ram.
Pneumatic TIRFOR
This machine (model TU-32P) is particularly suitable for
operating on construction sites and in industries where
there is a danger of explosions or in industries already
provided with compressed air facilities.
For additional information, please ask for descriptive documentation
on motorised TIRFOR.

Fig. 27 - Installation of mechanical escalator (TU-16H)

TIRAK
the fast powered winch
As with the TIRFOR machine, the TIRAK also operates
on a wire rope which passes through the mechanism.
The originality and dependability of its wire rope drive
mechanism make it a powered mobile winch which can
replace conventional winches in a large number of
applications.
Mounted in a frame with its wire rope reeler, the TIRAK
assembly is very compact and easily moved from site
to site.
The TIRAK has been approved as a man-riding hoist by
safety organisations in the majority of industrialised
countries.
For additional information, please ask for the descriptive
documentation on TIRAK.

Fig. 28 - TIRAK mobile winch with wire rope reeler

mounted in a compact frame.

P526.4E-9000-11/90

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motorised tirfor

power-operated machines for lifting and pulling

saves time and effort
saves manpower
increases safety

Fig. 3 - Installation of a mechanical escalator (TU-16H). The nominal

capacity is increased by using multiple sheave blocks.

Power-operated TlRFOR machines are based on the

manual TIRFOR but with specially strengthened levers,
cranks, spindles and jaw blocks, as well as a special
power-operated self-reciprocating ram, which works the
TIRFOR machine (pulling, lifting, lowering etc) without
any effort by the operator.
Depending on the application, the working conditions
and the power available, power operation can be hydraulic
or pneumatic.
As a result of its increased specification, the poweroperated TIRFOR machine is recognised by many
companies as an essentiel tool for certain modern
construction techniques (climbing shuttering, work
platforms) and for installation work (lifts and goods
hoists, mechanical escalators, etc).
Fig. 2- Operation of self climbing shuttering, PERI system (TU-32H).

As with hand operated T I R F O R machines, the

power-operated models have all the same benefits:
- unlimited length wire rope
- operate in any position
- fast and easy installation
- high lever of safety and reliable operation
. . . to these can be added the specific advantages of
power operation:
- no operator fatigue
- fewer operators required since one man can
control several machines
- saves time, because work is continuous
- increased safety since operation can be controlled
at a distance, and shear pins prevent overloading
- increased precision of operation through the control
system
Motorised TIRFOR machines are approved for lifting
personnel in the main industrialised countries.

Fig. 4 - Operation of suspended platforms for the inspection and

maintenance of bridges (TU-32H).

TIRFOR TU-32H
3200 kg
4
5
4

3
2

TU-16H
1600 kg

1
6

Fig. 5 - Operating of heavy work platforms.

Hydraulic TIRFOR
The TIRFOR hydraulic system includes a hydraulic power
pack which allows remote operation (individually or simultaneously) of one, two or four machines: TlRFOR TU-16H
(1600 kg) or TU-32H (3200 kg), each fitted with a self reciprocating hydraulic ram.
The hydraulic power pack is fitted with an electric motor or petrol
engine. It is also possible to utilise the hydraulic power take-off
from a lorry, tractor or other existing power source. The speed of
operation is controlled using a variable flow control valve.
Of course, it is always possible to operate the Tl RFOR machine
by hand using the telescopic operating lever, eg. in case of a
power failure.

TU-16H TU-32H
Nominal capacity
kg
(increase of power by multiple sheave blocks)

1600

3200

Max. speed forward operating (lifting)

Max. speed rev. operating (lowering)

m/mn
m/mn

2
2.65

0.7
1.60

WEIGHT: TIRFOR machine with ram

hydr. power pack (with oil), elec. mot.
as above, but with petrol engine

kg
kg
kg

29

mm
m

11,5
20

TIRFOR wire rope, diameter

standard lenght

52
53
51
16,3
20

1. Anchor point
2. Forward operating lever
3. Reverse operating lever
4. Hydraulic ram
5. Hydraulic hoses
(to connect
TIRFOR machine
to power pack)
6. Wire rope

Power pack

1 x 1600 kg
ou
1 x 3200 kg

2 x 1600 kg
ou
2 x 3200 kg
4 x 1600 kg
ou
4 x 3200 kg

(other lenghts available on request)

Pneumatic TIRFOR
The pneumatic TlRFOR machine (model TU-32P) is operated by
a self reciprocating pneumatic ram, supplied by compressed air.
The TU-32P is particularly suitable for operating on construction

sites and industries where there is a danger of explosions eg. oil

refineries, chemical industries etc. or in industries which are
already provided with compressed air facilities (power stations,
shipyards, etc.).

TU -32P
Nominal capacity
kg
(increase of power by multiple sheave blocks)
Speed in forward operation (lifting)
Max. speed rev. operation (lowering)
Operating pressure

m/mn
m/mn

3200

0,60 - 0,94
1,80

bar

4 - 7,5

Flow
Weight (overall)

l/mn
kg

500- 700
88

TIRFOR wire rope

diameter
standard lenght
(other lenghts available on request)

mm
m

16,3
20

For additional technical information please see product information T-366 and T-337

TIRFOR TU-32P
3200 kg

11

14

Power-operated T I R F O R machines
. . . for moving heavy loads

15

7.
8.

9.
10.
11.
9

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

10

Operation of self climbing

shuttering (the Biemont system ).
Lifting and installation of
pre-assembled roofing structure at
ground level.
72 m suspended platforms fitted
with 16 Tl R FOR TU-1 6H mach ines.
Pre-stressed p latform ( Freyssinet
system), fitted with TU-32H machines.
Demolition work. The pulling effort
is checked by means of DYNAFOR
load indicating devices.
Moving heavy machinery.
Moving grandstand seating in an
indoor arena.
Fitting and removal of a sluice gate.
Pulling prefabricated sections of a
bridge into position.
Assembling drainage pipes. Air
operated TIRFOR machine TU-32P.
TU-32H machine as an emergency
pulling unit on a fire engine.
Lifting an inflatable cover over the Nmes
amphitheatre with 32 TU-32H machines.

16

12

17

13

18

P2036GB-6000-05/97

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jockey

winch-hoist with unlimited wire rope

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jockey

rope release
lever

forward operating
lever

reverse operating
lever

capacity: 300 kg
The JOCKEY is an all-purpose lifting and pulling
machine.
A safe and robust unit, it is easy to use and maintain and will help on many occasions to perform
your pulling, lifting and positioning operations, eq.:
- freeing cars when bogged down in mud, snow or
a swamp
- removing and refitting a car engine
- positioning trailers or caravans in places
impracticable for a car
- launching or beaching boats and small craft
- emergency assistance in mountains
- tensioning wire fencing
- uprooting small trees and roots of small fruit
trees
- moving equipment and machines
- positioning light construction sections, etc.

anchor hook
hook
anchor

rope guide (entry)

operating
operating handle
handle

Principle of the JOCKEY

The principle of the JOCKEY is simple. The wire rope
passes through the unit without reeling.
It is moved by two jaws which grip and haul it without
damaging it. The jaws are self-gripping: the heavier
the load, the greater the grip. Each jaw is capable
of holding the full load.
Moving the operating handle to and fro operates the
jaws alternately on the rope. With one jaw open, the
other grips the rope, ensuring complete operating
safety. As soon as the operating handle stops, both
jaws grip the rope and the effort from load is divided
automatically between the two jaws. The load is held
perfectly safely.
The change from forward to reverse operation is
immediate by simply transfering the operating handle
from one lever to the other.
Technical data
Nominal capacity
Weight
Dimensions
Effort on lever at rated capacity
Diameter of wire rope
Length of standard wire rope

kg
400
kg
1.75
mm 320x200x40
kg
13
mm
4.5
m
10

(other lengths on request)

SECALT S.A. 1990

Avantages
Light and compact the JOCKEY can operate in any
direction with an unlimited length of wire rope.
Used for lifting either as a winch or hoist the JOCKEY
is in permanent control of the load both when raising
and lowering, with absolute accuracy.
When the equipment is not in use, the wire rope can
be removed and coiled separately, making handling
easier.
Fitting the wire rope and anchoring the JOCKEY by
its hook are completed in a few minutes.
The JOCKEY is a tool with a high mechanical efficiency, which has been designed to withstand the
severest conditions of use and only requires periodic
lubrication for maintenance.

rope exit

P889.3-4000-08/94

Jockey j5
unlimited lifting and pulling

jockey j5

Lifting : 500 kg
A safe and robust machine, easy to use and maitain to
help you with your pulling, lifting and positioning
problems.

Specifications
Rated lifting capacity
Pulling capacity
Weight of unit
Overall dimensions
Length of handle
(at rated load of 500 kg)
Cable travel per complete stroke
(to and fro) of the lever
Diameter of the "special TIRFOR" rope
Rope breaking load

500kg(DAN)
800 kg (DAN)
3.750 kg
370 x 215 x 55
20 kg (DAN)
25 mm
6.5 mm
3100 kg

Overload protection by breaking of shear pin.

Jockey j5 is offered in two kids:

with a 10 m rope, two anchoring slings (2 m + 2 m)
with a 20 m rope, two anchoring slings (2 m + 2 m) and a pulleyblock to double the unit's capacity (J5 M).
500 kg

1000 kg

500 kg

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The two parts pulley arrangement, anchored to

load, allows double lifting or pulling capacity

Principle of the JOCKEY J5

The jockey J5 is an all-purpose lifting and pulling machine. Its
principle is simple. The wire rope is pulled straight through the
mechanism, using two jaw-blocks which lock onto the wire
rope and pull it but without damaging it.
The jaw-blocks are self-clamping: the heavier the load, the
firmer the grip.
Moving the operating lever closes the jaw-blocks alternately
on the rope. Each jaw-blocks is designed to take the whole
load and the opening of one closes the other, ensuring
complete operating safety.
As soon as the lever is stopped the force due to the load is
divided automatically between the two blocks and the load is
held perfectly safe.
Change-over from forward to reverse movement is done
instantaneously by simply transferring the operating handle
from one lever to the other.

Advantages :
Light and compact, the JOCKEY J5 can operate in any
direction with an unlimited length of rope.
It can thus operate over any distance, and the rated capacity
of the unit can be increased with the use of pulley blocks.
Used for lifting either as a winch or hoist the JOCKEY J5
continuously holds the load both when lifting or lowering, with
complete accuracy.
When the equipment is not being used, the rope can be
removed and coiled separatly, to facilitate handling and use.
Seting up for operation is completed in only a few minutes.
The JOCKEY J5 is a tool of high mechanical efficiency, which
withstands the severest conditions of use and only requires
periodic lubrication for maintenane.
Under normal conditions of use the JOCKEY J5 is guaranteed
for 1 year against any manufacturing fault and each machine
is individually tested in the works before despatch.
The jockey J5 is one unit in the Tirfor range: other capacities
are available up to 3 tons for direct lifting and 5 tons pulling.

Information available on request.

Always concerned to improve the quality of its products, the manufacturer
reserves the right to modify the specifications without prior notice

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Designed for use by professional, industrial and private users,

the JOCKEY j5 is particulary useful in the following applications:
Prefabricated structures : installation of columns, lifting of
beams, asembly and adjustement of frames and prefabricated
structures, etc.
Steelwork, boilerwork : lifting, erection, assembly and
adjustment of pipes, etc.
Transport : loading and unloading of machines, furniture, etc.,
load binding of bulky freight.
Factories and workshops : handling and servicing of machines, etc.
Vehicles : debogging cars, lifting and installing of engines as
part of the vehicle's repair kit, etc.
Agriculture and forestry : loading timber, shrub clearance,
tightening fences, pulling out stumps, etc.
Leisure activities : launching or beaching small craft,
mountaineering or mountain rescue, positioning on debogging
caravans, as rally car equipment, etc.

tirvit

cable and wire rope tensioning device

tirvit

cable and wire rope

tensioning device
3 models:
F2 : 400 daN
F3 : 600 daN
F4 : 800 daN
Option:
F3D: 600 daN
Model with integrated
load indicator.

Applications:
for tensioning electric
and telephone lines,
fences, trellis-work, guy
ropes and stay-wires . . .
for pulling caravans,
bogged vehicles, light
machines, loads onto
lorries, boats onto dry
land or onto trailers . . .
for pulling out stakes,
brushwood, small trees
and shrubs . . .

Principle:
The TIRVIT tensioning device
comprises a guide frame on
which an operating lever is
hinged. This lever alternately
drives two self-gripping automatic jaws which grip the cable
or wire rope.
Each movement of the operating lever moves the jaws in
opposite directions on the
guide frame, one pulling the
cable whilst the other slides
freely to grip it in turn when the
movement of the operating
lever is reversed.

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Designed on the same principle as

the TIRVIT, the self-gripping jaws or
frogs (Fig. 1), grip and hold the wire
ropes or cables of different diameters
prior to fastening or adjustment.
Attached to the TIRVIT in place of the
short chain (Fig.
1
2), they can easily tension cables
and wire ropes
and connect
them suitably
before releasing
the assembly.
22

The TIRVIT with integrated

load indicator (model F3D)
allows the operator to check
the load in the ropes and wires,
and to measure the pulling effort

of cable or wire to be pulled mm

To and fro travel of lever
mm
Pulling capacity
daN
Weight
kg

2-8
65
400
4

F3
F3D*
7 - 15
75
600
5.2

Frog

G2

G3

TIRVIT

TIRVIT with integrated load indicator

Accessories:

model

model

F2

F4
14 - 18
90
800
6.2
G4

*model with integrated load indicator, accuracy of 1 %.

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P775.5-3000-07/94 SECALT S.A. 1991

Lightweight, handy and

compact, the TIRVIT
tensioning device
combines simplicity and
sturdiness.
It is immediately ready
for operation and it is
extremely easy to use.

tirak

mobile winch
with unlimited length of wire rope

Telecom Tower,
Kuala Lumpur/ Malaysia.
Lifting and positioning of
16 decorative panels
(each weighing 4 tons)
by motorised TIRAK
machines.
Lifting height 280 m.

X-3000
the new TIRAK 3000 kg

TIRAK
for lifting and pulling
with an unlimited length
of wire rope
The TIRAK is a powered winch using wire rope
with unlimited length of pull or height of lift.

TIRAK T-1000

The design of the conveying mechanism, passing

the rope through the TIRAK without storing it,
allows unlimited length. For ease of operation and
storage certain TIRAK models come with a wire
rope reeler mounted within a frame.
Compared to its capacity (up to 3000 kg), the TIRAK
is very easy to handle and extremely compact, and
may be simply moved from site to site.
With its reliable design, the TIRAK is a particularly
safe machine.
The TIRAK is suitable as a hoist for building and
construction sites, as a materials hoist, for operating conveyors, for opening and closing hangar
doors, for moving theatrical scenery, for moving
goods waggons, for pulling underground cables,
The TIRAK is also well suited to many lifting and
pulling applications in factories and a variety of
inspection and maintenance applications.
For lifting operations,
the TIRAK may be mounted
above the load.
Another way is to anchor the
winch to the ground (especially
for low heights of lift). This is
the most common method and
the one most recommended.
The TIRAK may even be
anchored to the load itself;
in this case it climbs up the wire
rope with the load.
The most usual method for
pulling is to anchor the TIRAK
at the point to which you want
to pull the load.

If required it is also possible, for lifting as well as pulling applications, to increase the capacity of the
TIRAK hoist by using multiple sheave blocks.

the
compact frame:
the really
practical solution

To anchor the frame: simply attach the

TIRAK mobile winch to a suitable anchor
point using a rope sling, chain or similar
attachment.

The TIRAK
mobile winch
automatically
turns in the
direction of pull.
Unlike a
conventional drum
winch, the direction
of line pull is always the
same because of the fixed rope position
design of the TIRAK. Moreover, with the
TIRAK mobile winch, the capacity and
speed remain constant at all times.

compact frame
with TIRAK X-500
and
wire rope reeler
for 80 m
of wire rope

1x

1x

To lift:
anchor the TIRAK mobile
winch to a suitable point
and pass the wire rope
around one or more return
pulleys.

1x

1x

If the pull is through

an opening in the wall
or ceiling capable of
taking the load, simply
site the winch by or
above the hole.

2x
If the hole is not big enough for the rope
hook to pass through, position the TIRAK
mobile winch and pass the wire rope
through the hole and then into the TIRAK.

Compact frame with TIRAK T-1000 and wire

Unfolding a staircase used during a theatrical rope reelers used for operating working
platforms suspended inside the lift shafts.
performance carrying about 60 people.
Thyssen-Aufzge, D-Stuttgart-Neuhausen.
Municipal Theatre, D-Hagen.

If the effective power is not enough,

increase the capacity using a set of
multiple sheave blocks.

Compact frame
with hydraulic TIRAK and wire rope reeler
for pulling jet aircafts into shelters.

Compact frame with

TIRAK X-500 and
guided reeler for
250 m of wire rope

TIRAK
mobile winches
in compact frames:
technical specifications
type

kg*

m/mn**

**

X-300
X-302

300

9
18

X-500
X-500
X-500
X-502
X-502

500

4,5
9
4,5 / 9
4,5 / 18
9 / 18

X-700
X-700
X-700
X-702
X-702

700

4,5
9
4,5 / 9
4,5 / 18
9 / 18

T-1000
T-1000
T-1000
T-1002
T-1002

980

4,5
9
4,5 / 9
4,5 / 18
9 / 18

500

guided wire rope reeler

maximum length 250 m

X-500
X-500
X-500
X-502
X-502

4,5
9
4,5 / 9
4,5 / 18
9 / 18

X-700
X-700
X-700
X-702
X-702

700

T-1000
T-1000
T-1000
T-1002
T-1002

980

4,5
9
4,5 / 9
4,5 / 18
9 / 18

T-1000
T-1000
T-1000
T-1002
T-1002

980

4,5
9
4,5 / 9
4,5 / 18
9 / 18

motor
amps.
capacity
at 400 V

dimensions
operating
factor

TIRAK
wire rope

weight
w/o wire rope

length

width

heigth

***

kg

mm

mm

mm

50
50

615

430

480

72
70
72
72
72

715

480

540

74
72
74
74
74

715

480

540

kW

0,5
0,9

1,6
3,0

230/400V
3-phase

0,75
0,9
0,5 / 0,9
0,5 / 1,8
0,9 / 1,8

2,0
2,8
2,9 / 3,0
2,0 / 5,0
3,6 / 5,8

2
speeds:
230V or
400V
3-phase

0,75
1,5
0,75 / 1,5
0,75 / 3,0
1,5 / 3,0

3,2
3,9
3,0 / 3,9
3,6 / 8,2
4,0 / 8,0

0,9
1,9
0,9 / 1,9
0,9 / 3,6
1,9 / 3,6

3,7
4,6
3,6 / 4,6
4,0 / 9,7
5,5 / 9,5

105
105
115
117
115

750

510

560

0,5
0,9
0,5 / 0,9
0,5 / 1,8
0,9 / 1,8

2,0
2,8
2,9 / 3,0
2,0 / 5,0
3,6 / 5,8

82
80
82
82
82

750

630

550

0,75
1,5
0,75 / 1,5
0,75 / 3,0
1,5 / 3,0

3,2
3,9
3,0 / 3,9
3,6 / 8,2
4,0 / 8,0

87
85
87
87
87

750

630

550

2
speeds:
230V or
400V
3-phase

0,9
1,9
0,9 / 1,9
0,9 / 3,6
1,9 / 3,6

3,7
4,6
3,6 / 4,6
4,0 / 9,7
5,5 / 9,5

135
135
145
147
145

900

655

565

2
speeds:
230V or
400 V
3-phase

0,9
1,9
0,9 / 1,9
0,9 / 3,5
1,9 / 3,5

3,7
4,6
3,6 / 4,6
4,0 / 9,7
5,5 / 9,5

190

1100

460

950

230/400V
3-phase

4,5
9
4,5 / 9
4,5 / 18
9 / 18

8,3 mm
0,250 kg/m

100

100

100

8,3 mm
0,250 kg/m

8,3 mm
0,250 kg/m

* Using multiple sheave blocks, possibility to increase the capacity of the winch.
** On request: other speeds, other voltages and winches with hydraulic or pneumatic motor.
*** Effective breaking strength: 8,3 mm = approx. 4800 kg.
Please specify length of wire rope.
For the specifications of the new TIRAK winches X-2000/3000, please refer to the technical sheet T-3111.
P1026-0000-02/98

TRACTEL S.A.
29, rue du Progrs
F-93108 Montreuil Cedex
Tl. (01) 48 58 91 32
Fax (01) 48 58 19 95

SECALT S.A.
3, rue du Fort Dumoulin
B.P. 1113 L-1011 Luxembourg
Tel. (352) 43 42 42-1
Fax (352) 43 42 42-200
ISO 9002

SECALT S.A.

speed

automatic wire rope reeler

maximum length 80 m

capacity

max. 500 m

TIRAK
type

minifor

portable electric hoists

with unlimited height of lift

easy to handle
powerful
robust

minifor
100 to 500 kg range

minifor TR 10 - TR 30
With its simple and efficient design the minifor
range makes it easy for you to choose the right
hoist for your applications.
These two versions give you :

unlimited length of hoist cable, adapted to the

requirement

light, easy to handle aluminium alloy design

integral handle for easy carrying

suitable for building sites, fast setup

efficient operation with swivelling suspension hook

extremely good weight/power ratio

reduced maintenance

quiet operation (70 dB)

operational safety :
upper and lower limit switches
brake motor
pendant control with emergency stop
CE socket

Conform to European directive no. 89/392 - 91/368 - 93/44 93/68 - 89/336 and to standards EN 50 081-2 and 50 082-2.

Options :

Spring cable reel, capacity 20 m and 40 m

9m/min 3-phase version, 48 VAC control, 0.55 kW motor
(TR30 only) - diagram n1
Special motors
Long power supply and remote control cables
Pulley block kit - diagram n2
Self-locking hook
Radio remote control with lift/lower function

Model
Hoisting capacity
Hoisting speed

unit

TR 10

kg

100

TR 30

300

m/min

15

5 single ph.
9 - 3 phase

113

355

65

Weight of hoist

kg

20

Dimensions
mm

mm
5

355x420x180Cable diameter

Cable weight (per m)

kg

0.105

Motor power
single phase
3-phase

kW
kW

0.37
0.55

kg

1500

65

30

20

115

20.2

88

35

10

30
755 minimum

295

30

115 V - 50 & 60 Hz - 230 - 50 Hz

230- 400 V - 50 Hz
40
IP 65 - 3 controls
IP 55
7.5 at 115 V - 50 Hz single phase
9 at 115 V - 60 Hz single phase
4 at 230 V - 50 Hz single phase
1.8 at 400 V - 50 Hz 3-phase

115

210

Power supply single

3-phase
Operating factor
Double insulated
control pendant
Degree of protection
Current with
brake motor

14

145
165

Cable breaking load

factor 5

74

15

15

1- Direct traction

2- Double tackle pulley block

minifor TR 30S - TR 50
Have been designed to be compatible with the new techniques for high level building sites, to provide
you with the best service :

integral handle for easy carrying

unlimited length of hoist cable, adapted to the

requirement

suitable for building sites, fast setup

efficient operation with swivelling suspension

hook

extremely good weight/power ratio

reduced maintenance

operational safety :

upper and lower limit switches

brake motor
pendant control with emergency stop
CE socket

Conform to European directive no. 89/392 - 91/368 - 93/44 - 93/68 89/336 and to standards EN 50 081-2 and 50 082-2.

Options :
Metal storage case

300

500

m/min

13

Dimensions of hoist

mm

427x200x412

Cable diameter

mm

6.5

Cable weight (per m)

kg

0.170

Motor power
single phase
3-phase

kW
kW

1.1
1.1

kg

2500

Power supply single

3-phase
Operating factor

31.6

20

115 V - 50 & 60 Hz - 230 - 50 Hz

230-400 V - 50 Hz
%

Double insulated
control pendant

40
IP 65 - 3 controls

Degree of protection
Current with
brake motor

31.6

85

392

kg

180
26

IP 55
A

18 at 115 V - 50 Hz single phase

20 at 115 V- 60 Hz single phase
9 at 230 V - 50 Hz single phase
3.4 at 400 V - 50 Hz 3-phase

128

147
275

65 120
185

427

200

412

kg

Weight of hoist

Cable breaking load

factor 5

France Stade building site

TR 50

20

Hoisting speed

TR 30S

310

Hoisting capacity

unit

706

Model

20

beltrac

electric belt hoists

Innovation with unrivalled advantages.

7
9
r
o
ew f

Model
Hoisting capacity

kg

300

600

Hoisting speed

m/mn

12

Weight of hoist

kg

42 single phase
37.5 3-phase

Dimensions of hoist

mm

640x260x435

Belt size

mm

30x3

Motor power
single phase
3-phase

kW
kW

1.1
1.1

Belt breaking load

kg

3500

Power supply
single / 3-phase
Operating factor
Double insulated
control pendant
Degree of protection
Current with
brake motor

TRACTEL S.A.
29, rue du Progrs
F-93108 Montreuil Cedex
Tl. 01.48.58.91.32
Fax 01.48.58.19.95

Beltrac

unit

230-400 V - 50 Hz
40
30 starts / hour
IP 65 - 3 controls
IP 55
9 at 230 V - 50 Hz single phase
5.9/3.4 at 230/400 V 3-phase

SECALT S.A.
3, rue du Fort Dumoulin
Bote postale 1113
L-1011 Luxembourg
Tl. 43.42.42-1 - Fax 43.42.14-200.