Product information

Electric chain hoists

ABUS Electric chain hoists | Description of the standard equipment A B U S E l e c t r i c c h a i n h o i s t s | Te c h n i c a l d e t a i l s & u s e f u l i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e A B U C o m p a c t G M 2 t o G M 8

DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DETAILS & USEFUL INFORMATION ON THE

OF THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ABUCOMPACT GM2 TO GM8

The new generation of ABUCompact chain hoists feature a electric chain hoist range and introduction dates are given in Construction and safety regulations

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fresh new design and convincing technical solutions. The 3 the selection table. Why not take advantage of the additional
Compliance with the provisions of the EU directives and
phase 400 volt hoists units are available in four different sizes features described from page 6 onwards. The small GMC hoist
the applicable harnonised standards. Compliance with the
to reliably handle loads from 80 kg through 4000 kg. The motor rounds off the ABUCompact range. With infinitely variable
Accident Prevention Regulations DGUV Regulation 54 and
and the gear unit are of modular design, allowing us to produce lifting speed and a load capacity of 100 kg or 200 kg, this unit,
Product Safety Law.
a wide variety of versions for lifting speeds up to 20 m/min and supplied ready for connection to a 230 V power socket, is the
FEM groups up to 4m at attractive prices. Details of the ABUS ideal hoist for flexible and low capacity applications.

Motor and gear unit

ABUCompact GMC The motor and gear units are of modular design, allowing
Scope of supply: electric chain hoist with pendant control handset and a variety of combinations for different lifting speeds. All the
cable, ready to connect up to start work with its chain collector, chain, motors used are sturdy squirrel-cage units with 2-pole and
approximately 3 meters of mains power cable and connection already fitted. 8-pole windings and the gear unit is separately encapsulated.
• hoist body finish painted R AL 5017 (traffic blue) This ensures considerable benefits for installation and
• hinged, removable suspension bracket maintenance. The permanently lubricated spur gear features
• operating voltage: single-phase AC, 230 V, 50 Hz bevelled gear wheels and roller bearings for smooth running.
• degree of protection IP 21, insulation class F
• operation via pendant control handset complete with emergency stop
button, degree of protection IP 65
• infinitely variable lifting speed Integrated safety brake
• electronic control
The DC disk brake features asbestos-free brake linings with
• overload protection by slipping clutch with fixed adjustment
a long service life (a million braking operations up to the first
• high-strength, galvanized round steel chain with chain container
adjustment). The adjustable brake is designed for a very short
• Hook path 3 / 6 / 10 / 20 m at 100 kg; 3 / 6 / 10 m at 200 kg
run-on.
• pendant control cable to suit hoist hook path
• plug and play connections

Suspension bracket
ABUCompact GM2 to GM8
The removable, hinged suspension bracket is designed for easy
Scope of supply: electric chain hoist with pendant control handset and cable,
suspension and removal of the hoist. The bracket ensures that 90°
ready to connect up to start work with its chain collector, chain and mains
the hoist is positioned in a fixed direction. On GM2 and GM4
connection already fitted.
hoists, the bracket is designed for installation in two positions,
• hoist body finish painted R AL 5017 (traffic blue) with an angle of 90° between them. Without the suspension
• hinged, removable suspension bracket bracket, the hoist may also be rigidly fixed by other means.
• operating voltage: 3-phase AC, 380 to 415 V, 50 Hz The reduced installation spacing then allows an increase in
• degree of protection IP 55, insulation class F the lifting height.
• operation via pendant control handset complete with emergency stop
button, degree of protection IP 65
• direct control for GM2 / GM4 / GM6 2 lifting speeds
48 V contactor control with semiconductor technology for GM8
Two lifting speeds, one for fast lifting and one for precision
• quick plug-type connections with twist lock
positioning, are a standard feature. The speed ratio
• 2 lifting speeds (main and precision lift)
(precision:main lift) is 1:4 for the GM2, GM4 and GM6 and 1:6
• overload protection with externally adjustable slipping clutch
for the GM8.
• high-strength, galvanized profile steel chain with chain container
• Hook path from 3 m
• pendant control cable to suit hoist hook path

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A B U S E l e c t r i c c h a i n h o i s t s | Te c h n i c a l d e t a i l s & u s e f u l i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e A B U C o m p a c t G M 2 t o G M 8

TECHNICAL DETAILS & USEFUL INFORMATION ON THE

ABUCOMPACT GM2 TO GM8

Chain system 48 V semiconductor control

The chain system consists of a high-precision chain sprocket The electronic control features no-wear semiconductor
entirely surrounded by the chain guide. Both the chain sprocket technology. This configuration allows considerable weight
and the chain guide are of modular design, allowing easy and space savings compared with mechanical contactors.
replacement without the need to spend time and money (Standard equipment for GM8, optional for GM2, GM4 and
dismantling the hoist to reach the parts. GM6).

Slipping clutch Profile steel chain

The slipping clutch offers reliable protection against The specially hardened galvanized steel profile chain allows
overloading. Special linings designed for minimum wear loads about 25 % higher than a round steel chain of the same
ensure high safety levels over the entire service life of the unit. nominal dimensions. The larger area surface of the chain links
The slipping clutch is designed for easy external adjustment. has a positive effect on material wear properties. In practice,
safety levels are improved and the service life of the chain is
prolonged.

Rotating hook block (single fall)

Sheathed control line
The hook block is designed to rotate on the chain. The hook
No external strainer cable is required as strain relief properties
and the hook block form a single, torsionally stable unit. The
• 360° are built into the sheathing of the robust pendant cable. Tensile
load can be effectively guided and oriented using a hand on the
forces are absorbed by the specially coated fabric of the
hook block.
sheath. The conductors inside the sheath can move freely and
are effectively protected against mechanical damage.

Quick plug-type connectors

Operation via pendant control
The power supply and the control unit are connected up using
ABUCompact hoists are controlled from ground level using
quick plug-type connectors with twist locks. The connection is
ergonomically designed ABUCommander pendant controls
firm and confusion is not possible. These connectors save time
with 2-stage push buttons and large emergency stop switches.
and make installation and maintenance work safer.
The pendant control is connected using quick plug-type
connectors with twist locks (bayonet locks).

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | Optional extras

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
FOR MORE CONVENIENCE

Operating hours meter Electronic limit switch (two positions)

An operating hours meter allows a realistic assessment The electronic limit switch features two programmable shut-
of the work actually performed by a hoist. The operating down points for even safer operation. The shut-down points
hours indicated can be used for calculating the remaining for highest and lowest hook position can be programmed
service life of the hoist in accordance with FEM 9.755. With individually using a teach-in button on the pendant control.
an operating hours meter, longer safe working periods are When the shut-down point is reached, the lifting or lowering
normally possible. movement is stopped. This option is only available in
combination with a 48 V semiconductor control system.
ABUliner frequency converter for lifting and lowering
Alternative: limit switch with two additional switching points
Infinitely variable speed control for the smooth handling of
This option features two additional switching points between
sensitive products such as glass or ceramics or long, bulky
the highest and lowest hook position. These can be used as
loads. The ABUliner also allows precise positioning for tricky
stop-and-go points during operation.
assembly and joining operations. For additional safety, the
frequency converter features an electronic shutdown system
with two programmable shut-down points that can be set via
the pendant control.
Additional power socket on hoist
This option includes an additional 5-pole (3/N/PE) power
Cruciform limit switch for trolley travel socket on the hoist for ancillary equipment. The socket is
connected upstream from the emergency stop switch and the
These switches can be used to slow the trolley to a lower
ancillary equipment therefore remains in operation following
speed ahead of the end stops. When the trolley has passed
an emergency stop. Easy connection and disconnection is
the limit switch, it can be moved back in the other direction at
possible. Depending on the individual application, it may be
low speed. This option is only available in combination with a
necessary to provide a 5-pole power supply. (This option is only
contactor-type control system/semiconductor control system.
available in combination without electric cross travel and with
direct control)
Alternative: Deceleration to low trolley travel speed followed by
shut-down at the end of trolley travel before the end stops are
reached. When the trolley has passed the limit switch, it can be Radio remote control ABURemote AC
moved back in the other direction at high speed.
The radio remote control ABURemote AC has a range of over
50 m. The complete scope of supply for this control consists of
a light, ergonomic hand-held transmitter, a set of rechargeable
48 V semiconductor control for lifting and lowering
batteries, an inductive charging cradle with wall mounting
The electronic control system features advanced, no-wear bracket, a protective bag with shoulder strap and belt clip and
semiconductor technology and is integrated in the hoist. a receiver with integrated horn. This is attached to the chain
This configuration features considerable weight and space hoist and is immediately ready for use. The radio control can be
savings compared with conventional mechanical contactors. used for electric chain hoists with 48 V control voltage both for
The control voltage is 48 V. lifting/lowering and additionally for powered cross travel. For
electric cross travel, limit switches are required for switching
Alternative: semiconductor control for lifting/lowering and the cross travel movement to slow and then stop.
cross travel. Extended semiconductor electronic control
system also incorporating cross travel control functions. If
this option is selected for a GM2 hoist, the control system is
installed in an additional housing on the hoist.

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | Optional extras ABUS Electric chain hoists |ABUS push trolleys & electric trolleys

OPTIONAL EXTRAS ABUS PUSH TROLLEYS

FOR MORE CONVENIENCE & ELECTRIC TROLLEYS

Suspension hook
For mobile use ABUS HF push trolleys
• sturdy design with roller bearings
• virtually no maintenance required
• machined rollers
• fitted with drop stop and wheel climb prevention lugs
• colour R AL 5017 (traffic blue),
suits many different chain hoist models
• adjustable for flange widths from 42 to 400 mm

ABUS EF electric trolleys

• sturdy design with roller bearings
Safety load hook
• virtually no maintenance required
Reliable secured closing under load • speed 5/20 m/min
• high-quality standard drive system
• degree of protection IP 55
• durable electromechanical disk brake
• machined rollers
• fitted with drop stop and wheel climb prevention lugs
• colour R AL 5017 (traffic blue),
suits many different chain hoist models
• adjustable for flange widths from 64 to 400 mm

Anti-collision protection
• Mechanical anti-collision protection between two adjacent push-pull
(HF) or electrically powered (EF) hoist trolleys on the same beam

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | Optional extras

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AT A GLANCE

Electric movements
Electric movements
Options H/S Possible scope of supply
Options H/S Possible scope of supply Lifting/lowering Requirements
Notes on
Lifting/lowering (individual) H/S/KF
scopae of supply
(Equipment package) H/S/KF Lifting/lowering/
Lifting/lowering/ trolley travelling GM2 GM4 GM6 GM8
trolley travelling GM2 GM4 GM6 GM8
Additional connector plug Only for an operating voltage of
5-pole power supply and H/S
for auxiliary equipment, H/S X X X - Operating hours meter X X X X 380 - 415 V / 50 Hz; for GM2 housing
direct control required H/S/KF
3 ph / N / PE extension necessary

Connector plug BJS24 for

H/S/KF X X X X Control via operational element on hook (larger C dimensions)
control cable on site
Hook path 3000 mm H/S X X - - GM2 with direct control or 48 V
Pendant control with additional buttons,
Electric trolley travelling semiconductor control;
H/S/KF X X X X trolley motor cable, electrical system,
control extension GM4 only with 48 V semiconductor
GM8 with 48 V semiconductor control Hook path 4000 mm H/S X X - -
control; Load hook not rotating;
H/S X X X Standard Chain hoist single fall
Semiconductor control (HAC) 48 V control voltage Hook path 5000 mm H/S X X - - max. load capacity 250 kg
H/S/KF X (Z) X X Standard

Hoist limit switch Order N°

Hook 250 kg, rotatable X X X X
103427
electronic To complement the
operational element
H/S X X X X Pendant control with teach-in button. Order N°
Coupling pin 250 kg X X X X
2 shut-down points Alternative: teach-in connector, incl. 48 V 82276
H/S/KF X (Z) X (Z) X X semiconductor control
Safety hook (larger C dimensions)
electromechanic

H/S - X X X H/S
Single fall X X X X
2 shut-down points H/S/KF
H/S/KF - X X X Version for external control;
supply without control cable and
H/S - X X X without push button pendant H/S
Double fall X X - -
4 shut-down points H/S/KF
H/S/KF - X X X

H/S X (Z) X (Z) X (Z) X (Z) Chain hoist with 48 V semiconductor

Infinitely variable lifting speed, Retrofitting radio remote control
ABUliner or contactor control
on on on on incl. electronic hoist limit switch
frequency converter H/S/KF
request request request request and hours in service counter ABURemote AC H/S X X X X
Range over 50 m
H/S/KF X (Z) X X X Trolley travel limit switch required
Radio remote control
Chain hoist with 48 V
Including 48 V semiconductor control Trolley travel limit switch H/S/KF X X X X
H/S X X X X semiconductor/contactor control
voltage and warning horn
ABURemote AC
Range over 50 m Including 48 V semiconductor control Spring reel for use at different operating levels
H/S/KF X (Z) X X X voltage, cross travel limit switch and
warning horn Extension length 3000 mm H/S
X X X X
Load capacity 6 kg H/S/KF
H/S Additional equipment for special Fitted directly to the chain hoist
Special voltages X X X X
H/S/KF voltages only on request Extension length 4500 mm H/S
X X X X
Load capacity 8 kg H/S/KF
Based on standard hoists:
stationary type, pendant control for lifting / lowering, Order N° 10 m length with CEE plug
control from trolley, Connecting cable X X X X
316482 and mains plug
operating voltage 3~380-415 V / 50 Hz
GM2, GM4, GM6: direct control
GM8: 48 V semiconductor control
Notes on scope of supply always
Reduced equipment
including main connection plug

No pendant control, H/S X X X X including connector for control cable

Possible scope of supply: no control cable H/S/KF X X X X without connector for control cable
Version for external control;
X Can be supplied as additional equipment, additional charge applies H/S
External control X X X X delivery without control cable,
H/S/KF
(Z) Chain hoist with additional housing for extended electric/electronic without push button pendant
equipment; For version with frequency converter supplemented by GMC GM2 GM4 GM6
brake resistor; please note larger installation dimensions! Suspension hooks
X X X X
– not available

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A BUS Ele c tr ic chain hois t s | S ele c tion t able s Ty p e de signation

SELECTION TABLES
TYPE DESIGNATION

Electric chain hoists (operating voltage 400 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase)

Main lifting 3 m/min 4 m/min 5 m/min 6 m/min 8 m/min 10 m/min 12 m/min 16 m/min 20 m/min
speed
No. of falls 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1

Load capacity
(kg) 80 GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(3m)
100 GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(3m) GM2(2m)

125 GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(3m) GM2(2m)

160 GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(3m) GM2(3m) GM2(3m) GM2(2m)

200 GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(3m) GM2(3m) GM2(2m) GM2(2m)

250 GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(2m) GM2(3m) GM2(2m) GM2(2m) GM4(4m) GM4(4m) GM4(3m) GM4(2m)
GM4(4m)
320 GM2(4m) GM2(4m) GM2(3m) GM2(1Am) GM2(2m) GM4(4m) GM4(4m) GM4(3m) GM4(2m)

400 GM2(3m) GM2(3m) GM2(2m) GM4(3m) GM4(3m) GM4(2m)

500 GM2(2m) GM2(2m) GM4(4m) GM4(4m) GM4(2m) GM4(3m) GM4(2m) GM4(2m)

GM4(4m)
630 GM2(1Am) GM4(4m) GM4(4m) GM6(4m) GM4(3m) GM4(1Am) GM4(2m) GM6(4m) GM6(3m) GM6(3m)
GM6(4m)
800 GM4(3m) GM4(3m) GM6(3m) GM4(2m) GM6(3m) GM6(3m) GM6(2m) GM8(3m) GM8(2m)
GM8(3m) GM8(3m) GM8(3m)
1000 GM4(2m) GM4(2m) GM6(2m) GM6(2m) GM6(2m) GM8(3m) GM8(2m)
GM8(3m) GM8(3m)
1250 GM6(4m) GM4(1Am) GM6(4m) GM6(1Am) GM6(3m) GM6(1Am) GM6(3m) GM8(2m) GM8(2m)
GM6(4m) GM8(3m)
1600 GM6(3m) GM6(3m) GM6(3m) GM6(2m) GM8(2m) GM8(3m) GM8(1Am) GM8(2m)
GM8(3m) GM8(3m) GM8(3m)
2000 GM6(2m) GM6(2m) GM6(2m) GM8(3m) GM8(1Am) GM8(2m)
GM8(3m) GM8(3m)
2500 GM6(1Am) GM6(1Am) GM8(2m) GM8(2m)
GM8(3m)
3200 GM8(2m) GM8(1Am)

4000 GM8(1Am)

Electric chain hoists Explanation of the type designation

(operating voltage 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 phase) Hoist Trolley
(optional)

Main lifting speed 6 m/min 12 m/min GM 2 320. 6 – 1 / EF 14

No. of falls 2 1
Size
Load capacity 100 kg GMC (1Am) Model
No. of falls
Load capacity 200 kg GMC (1Am)
Main lifting speed, m/min
Load capacity, kg
Size
Series

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | Longer hook paths / control cables

LONGER HOOK PATHS /

CONTROL CABLES

No. of Hook path Chain container No. of Hook path Chain container
Model Model
falls mm size falls mm size

3 000 3000
- 1 - 5
4 000 8000

5 000 9000
- 3 - 6
10 000 20000
1 1
11 000 21000
- 4 - 7
24 000 35000

25 000
- 6 - -
32 000

3 000 3000
- 3 - 5
5 000 4000

6 000 5000
2 - 4 2 - 6
12 000 10000

GM2 GM6
13 000 11000
- 6 - 7
16 000 17500

3000 3000
- 3 - 7
4000 6000

5000 7000
- 4 - 8
10000 16000
1 1
11000 17000
- 6 - 8-600
24000 25000

25000 26000
- 7 - 8-800
50000 32000

3000
- 4 3000 7
5000

6000 4000
- 6 - 8
12000 8000
2 2
13000 9000
- 7 - 8-600
25000 12000

GM4 GM8
13000
- - - 8-800
16000

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | ABUS clamping buffers and trolley current collectors

ABUS CLAMPING BUFFERS AND

TROLLEY CURRENT COLLECTORS

Selection table for shaped clamping buffers

Dimensions, mm
Type
Weight
Size Gummi
b c d kg
a e g k

alpha 110 20 63 45 40 15 26 2,6

beta 170 32 90 80 60 35 30 5,9

Beam
For use with
Type Flange width Flange ABUS electric Ref.
designations range thickness chain hoists
mm mm
64 – 120 37329

121 – 190 37434

alpha 5,7 - 20,5 ≤ 2,5 to
191 – 243 37435

244 – 300 37443

110 – 160 37444

161 – 230 37445

beta 231 – 283 11,5 - 30 ≤ 4 to 37446

BPR
284 – 340 37447

341 – 405 37448

Can be used with S 235 parallel flanged beams (free fom oil
and grease) and for trolleys with a max. travel speed of 36 m/
min.

Note: For buffering a trolley on both sides, 2 clamping buffers

are required.

ABUS trolley current collectors Weight Order N°

For the festoon power supply system 3,7 kg 309728

For the power conductor type KBH 2,4 kg 309729

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | ABUS festoon power supply system

ABUS FESTOON POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

FOR TRACK LENGTHS UP TO 30 M

9
5

10

2
12

*
1

11

1 Rail connector

2 Mounting console

Fixed components Length-dependent components 3 Rail support

4 Trolley current collector

Transitional terminal box, end Flat cable carriers, flat cable,
clamp, current collector carrier, rails, rail supports, rail 5 Clamping brackets
mains switch, trolley current connectors, mounting consoles,
collector clamping brackets 6 Flat cable carrier

7 Rail
*The riser cable from the mains switch and cabling from the mains
8 Transitional terminal box
switch to the terminal box, including accessories, are not included (flat/round cable)
in the scope of supply. 9 End clamp

10 Flat cable
The voltage drop must be taken into consideration for the design of the
festoon system. The festoon system is prefabricated, i.e. supplied with the 11 Mains switch
flat cable on the cable carriers, current collector carrier and end clamp.
12 Current collector carrier

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | ABUS power supply system with mobile control ABUS Electric chain hoists | ABUS safety conductor system

ABUS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ABUS SAFETY CONDUCTOR SYSTEM

WITH MOBILE CONTROL FOR TRACK LENGTHS UP TO 30 M

2
6

4
3
Please specify length

1 *

In the standard version, the pendant control is attached directly

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to the hoist by a quick plug-type connector.

Alternative:
With this alternative, the pendant control can be moved along the trolley
track independently from the hoist. The additional components required
include rail, flat cable, cable carrier and control carrier with connector. The
basic design is the same as for the festoon cable system. A mobile control
carrier cannot be combined with a safety conductor system. Type
KBH 4/63-HS
KBH 5/63-HS
1 Safety conductor and housing connector
Fixed components Length-dependent components Fixed components Length-dependent components
2 Mounting console
Length-dependent components as for festoon system on End cap(s), end/line feed, Fixed point
Fixed components as for festoon system on page 18, plus:
page 18, plus: additional cable carriers, flat cable, rail suspension, Collector with 2 m Safety conductor, sliding mounts, 3 Trolley current collector (part of scope of supply for hoist)
end clamp, mobile control carrier, bolted joints, end stop
supports, rail connectors for mobile control carrier connection cable, collector fork mounting consoles, clamping brackets
4 Current collector carrier
and mains switch
5 Clamping brackets

The voltage drop must be taken into consideration for the design of the * The riser cable from the mains switch and cabling to the power supply point, 6 Power supply end feed / line feed
1 Additional rail
system. The system is prefabricated, i.e. supplied with the flat cable on including accessories, are not included in the scope of supply.
7 Protected conductor
2 Mobile control carrier
the cable carriers, current collector carrier and end clamp. Power supply from the centre of the conductor is required if the track length is
8 Mains switch
above 30 m. The voltage drop corresponding to the track length must be taken
into consideration for the design of the safety conductor system. 9 Collector fork

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ABUS Electric chain hoists | Drive group (FEM group) selection

DRIVE GROUP (FEM GROUP) SELECTION

AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT

Apart from the type of hoist required, the load capacity, the In addition to the mean working time per day, tm (total average If the mean working time tm and the load population
hook path and the lifting speed, the drive or FEM group is one hours of operation of the hoist per day), the correct assessment are known, the correct drive group in accordance with
of the main criteria to consider when selecting a hoist. The of the load population is essential for selecting the appropriate DIN 15020 or FEM 9.755 can be selected using the
drive group must be selected to ensure that the hoist is fit for drive group. The value tm is given by the following equation: following table.
use for its intended purpose. Standard hoists are normally Load population Definition of load population Mean working time tm per working day in h
designed for a mean theoretical service life of 10 years, subject tm = 2 x mean lifting hight (m) x load cycles (1/h) x working time (h/day)
60 (min/h) x lifting speed (m/min) 0 50 100
to operation in accordance with FEM 9.511. If the drive group
selected is not appropriate in view of actual service conditions,
the actual service life may be considerably shorter than Mean lifting height: (k ≤ 0.50)
Only operated at maximum load

% of max.ult. load
10 years. The results are excessive expenditure for the average hook travel under actual operating conditions 1
in exceptional cases, mainly operated ≤2 2-4 4-8 8 - 16 > 16
(light)
maintenance, repairs and overhauls. In Germany, accident at very low load, 40
small dead load
prevention regulations VBG D8 and D6 require hoist operators Load cycles:
to determine the used-up portion of the theoretical service life the average number of lifting operations per hour. A load cycle 10
0
during each regular inspection of the hoist. When the theoretical consists of one lifting and one lowering operation, i.e. two % of operat. time

service life has elapsed, the hoist must be decommissioned. hook movements (lifting operations with an empty hook as a
0 16,7 33,3 50 100
Continued operation is only permitted if an inspector finds that result of process conditions must also be taken into account
there are no objections to continued operation and lays down in determining load cycles, but also make the load population
conditions for operation. Normally, the inspector requires the determined less severe. (0.50 < k ≤ 0.63) 73
operated quite frequently at

% of max.ult. load
hoist to be overhauled. The objective of these requirements 2
maximum load, operated 47 ≤1 1-2 2-4 4-8 8 - 16
(medium)
is to ensure that each hoist is only operated within its safe Working time: continuously at low
load, medium dead load
working period (S.W.P.). average working time per day within which the average load 20
cycles per hour are performed
0
% of operat. time

Lifting speed:
average lifting speed (normally the maximum lifting speed) at 0 50 100

The following table indicates the theoretical service life D in which the load cycles are performed.
hours for FEM groups 1Bm, 1Am, 2m, 3m and 4m.
(0.63 < k ≤ 0.80)
The selection of the next highest FEM group results in

% of max.ult. load
3 operated frequently at maximum
≤ 0,5 0,5 - 1 1-2 2-4 4-8
a doubling of the theoretical service life if the operating (heavy duty) load, operated continuously at
medium load, heavy dead load 40
Drive group 1Bm/ 1Am/ 2m/ 3m/ 4m/ conditions assumed remain unchanged. Further information
M3 M4 M5 M6 M7
on this rather complex subject is given by FEM 9.755 and the
Line Load Theoretical service life D (h) fourth supplement to accident prevention regulation VBG 8 for % of operat. time
0
population
winches, hoists and traction systems.
1 light 3 200 6 300 12 500 25 000 50 000 0 90 100
2 medium 1 600 3 200 6 300 12 500 25 000
80
3 heavy duty 800 1 600 3 200 6 300 12 500
4 very heavy duty 400 800 1 600 3 200 6 300 4 (0.80 < k ≤ 1)

% of max.ult. load
(very heavy operated regularly at maximum ≤ 0,25 0,25 - 0,5 0,5 - 1 1-2 2-4
duty) load, very heavy dead load

0
% of operat. time

Drive/FEM group in accordance with DIN 15020 or FEM 9.511 1Bm 1Am 2m 3m 4m

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The Product Overview

Overhead cranes

Jib Cranes
CRANES AT
A HIGH LEVEL

The complete range of pillar and wall jib cranes for

loads up to 6.3 tonnes.

Overhead travelling cranes

HB light crane systems
Jib cranes
Electric wire rope hoists
Electric chain hoists
Lightweight mobile gantries

ABUS LPK mobile gantry

Electric wire rope hoists

Strong and versatile

HB light crane track systems

kg

up to 2 t up to 5 m up to 7,9 m short

You can find further product information

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on our entire product portfolio at:

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for individual solutions
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