Electric Chain HOISTS
Choose from the complete range of Planeta Pitch electric chain hoists to optimise your load handling capabilities – a brand with over 160 years’ experience in the lifting industry.
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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
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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.
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVEN
- Precise load control on hoisting.
- The control unit provides optimum monitoring of the hoist in its safety devices.
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
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
- Quick disconnect plugs simplify installation and reduce reliance on external contracting expertise.
BRAKE
- Maintenance-free
- Positioned behind the slipping clutch for maximum safety
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
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.
WORK WITH ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST SPECIALISTS
RGM Cranes provides 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, RGM offers 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
What capacity electric chain hoist do I need?
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.
What is the difference between an electric chain hoist and a wire rope hoist?
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.
Learn more about the difference between a chain hoist and wire rope hoist.
Can an electric chain hoist be trolley mounted?
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.
What does IP66 mean on an electric chain hoist?
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.
What is an electric chain hoist used for?
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.
Used across Southern Africa’s industries
Automotive
Construction
Manufacturing
Material handling
Mining
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