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Electric Chain HOISTS

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Electric Chain Hoists for Precise Lifting

Our Planeta Pitch electric chain hoists are engineered to the highest quality and safety standards and can be trolley mounted on your overhead crane or function as a stationary hoist. Ideal for lifting application in workshops and maintenance bays, assembly lines, manufacturing and fabrication, warehousing and mining.

  • Lift loads from 125 kg to 32 tonnes
  • Precise load control
  • Electronic & Mechanical Overload Protection
  • Standard Protection Class IP 66
  • Variable speed hoisting motions up to 25 m/min
  • Maintenance-free brake

PLANETA PITCH CHAIN HOISTS ARE BUILT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Chain Guide

  • Easy replacement of chain guide and chain sprocket without disassembling the chain hoist and without special tools.

Chain Guide

  • Easy replacement of chain guide and chain sprocket without disassembling the chain hoist and without special tools.

VARIABLE SPEED DRIVEN

  • Precise load control on hoisting.
  • The control unit provides optimum monitoring of the hoist in its safety devices.

ELECTRICS

  • Variable speed motors with pre-set 4:1 ratio for all frame sizes and gear ratios
  • Main motor controller including safety options
  • Electronic overload protection
  • Motor insulation class H
  • All components connected by plugs
  • Low voltage control
  • Emergency stops with main contractor
  • Separate brake rectifier to control the brake
  • Inverter traveling with EP or MS mode
  • Geared upper and lower limit switches

MECHANICS

  • Single fall up to 6 300 kg
  • Two falls up to 12 500 kg
  • 8/2 falls up to 25 000 kg
  • 10/2 falls up to 32 000 kg
  • Mechanical overload device (Slipping clutch)
  • Maintenance-free spring-loaded disc brake
  • Operation temperature -20° C to +45° C
  • Housing protection through powder coating
  • Lower hook according to DIN 15400
  • European zinc plated and hardened chain

(Class T) according to DIN EN 818-7

  • Maximum noise level: 70 dB
  • Chain box
  • Standard suspension eye

HOUSING

  • The robust aluminium-magnesium die-cast housing allows for optimal cooling of the engine, transmission, and control unit during operation.

OUTDOOR USE

  • By designing the chain hoist to protection class IP66, it is both dust-tight and protected against water jets.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

  • Quick disconnect plugs simplify installation and reduce reliance on external contracting expertise.
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ASSURED QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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WORK WITH ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST SPECIALISTS

We provide expert guidance on the selection, application, and support of Planeta electric chain hoists across a wide range of industrial environments. Our team works closely with customers to identify the most suitable hoist configuration based on load requirements, duty cycle, workspace constraints, and operational conditions.

Beyond supply, We offer ongoing technical support, maintenance services, and locally available spare parts to help minimise downtime and extend the service life of Planeta chain hoist systems. Contact our team to discuss a reliable, cost-effective electric chain hoist solution tailored to your application.

ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST FAQs

The required capacity depends on the maximum load weight, how frequently the hoist will be used, the lifting height, and the duty cycle of the application. A suitable safety margin should always be included. RGM Cranes can assist in selecting the correct electric chain hoist capacity based on your specific operational requirements.

Electric chain hoists are best suited to light and medium-duty applications that require accurate positioning and intermittent operation. Electric wire rope hoists are designed for heavier loads, longer lifting heights, and continuous or high-duty-cycle operation. The correct choice depends on load capacity, duty cycle, and operating environment.

Yes. Electric chain hoists can be trolley mounted to allow horizontal travel along a beam, monorail, or crane structure. They can also be supplied as stationary units for fixed lifting points, depending on the application and workspace layout.

An IP66 rating means the electric chain hoist is fully protected against dust ingress and protected against powerful water jets. This makes IP66-rated chain hoists suitable for demanding industrial environments and certain outdoor or washdown applications where additional environmental protection is required.

An electric chain hoist is used for light to medium-duty lifting applications where precise load control, compact design, and frequent lifting cycles are required. They are commonly used in workshops, assembly lines, manufacturing facilities, maintenance areas, and production environments where loads need to be lifted safely and efficiently.