Lift Turn Move (LTM) has expanded its inventory of 500 kg and 1,000 kg capacity GIS light D8 chain hoists for mobile use in the entertainment industry.

LTM owned by GIS is a British supplier of Swiss-made electric chain hoists, control systems and other material handling equipment. As riggers continue to demand the lightest chain hoists possible, the demand for LPML and higher capacity LPL chain hoists based on the Wheeler-based LTM is increasing-both of which can increase their own weight by more than 40 times. weight.

The LPML weighs 12 kilograms (20 kilograms with a lifting height of 18 meters) and has a lifting capacity of half a ton. The LPL can lift 1,000 kg at the same time, and when fully equipped with a lifting height of 18m, the weight is only 39 kg (net weight 23 kg).

These gourds were originally introduced as a supplement to the popular GIS D8+ gourd to statically hang loads on people. Cranes that comply with the standard D8 specification can also be used for static suspension of loads, but they must have secondary suspension, such as load brakes. The hoist is manufactured in accordance with EN14492 and DIN56950.

"Due to the aluminum housing and cover, both cranes are very strong but still very light. The design of the chain hoist meets the protection level IP65 (standard) to prevent the ingress of dust and water. This makes them very suitable for mobile and outdoor use. . Thanks to the use of helical gear transmission and a closed three-stage transmission that is permanently lubricated by grease, they operate extremely quietly,” said David King, MD, LTM.

Other outstanding features include surface-hardened steel chains with at least five times the static safety, modular configuration, quick assembly and disassembly due to polygonal couplings and low maintenance.

"Compared with round steel chains, case-hardened steel chains can provide a capacity increase of approximately the same nominal diameter by 11%. This is one of the main reasons behind net weight optimization. Skeleton load hooks with stable guide hooks, safety hooks and damping systems can be Provide maximum security," King added.

A second independent DC spring brake can be installed on an existing shaft in just a few steps, without the need for housing expansion. Other options include low voltage control, limit switches for the highest and lowest hook positions, load and path measurement (LPL), trolleys, flight boxes and controls.

Due to the compact design, both LPML and LPL are suitable for traditional trusses. Therefore, the chain hoist can be transported from one event to another while still being installed to save space or in a shipping box.

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