ABUS electric wire rope hoists are the core element of our crane systems. They are also the result of many decades of research and development by ABUS. Our wire rope hoists are produced at the ABUS production plants at Gummersbach using the most advanced technology available and continue to bear witness to the reliability, and durability of our products. The SWL range of ABUS electric wire rope hoists extends from 1 t to 120 t. Our customers can choose from a wide range of models depending on application and requirements – starting with the standard wire rope hoist in the lower SWL range up to special crab unit designs incorporating additional features at the higher SWL range. However, all wire rope hoists have these characteristics in common: highest levels of uptime availability and safety within materials handling operations.

Type E – monorail hoist

• SWL range 1 t – 16 t
• Compact design.
• Two direct drive cross travel motors.
• Cross travel trolley adjustable to suit various flange widths.

Type U – monorail hoist with twin trolleys

• SWL range 6.3 t – 25 t.
• Cross travel trolley with direct drive.
• No exposed reduction gearing.
• Load is distributed over 8 wheels.

Type S – side-mounted hoist

• SWL range 1 t – 10 t.
• Hook positioned beside the crane girder.
• Optimised highest hook position.
• Allows building heights to be reduced.

Type D – standard crab unit

• SWL range 1 – 63 t.
• Articulated end carriage joints.
• No hook wander or rotation with true vertical lift units.
• Maintenance platform as an option.

Type DA – low headroom crab unit

• SWL range 1 – 40 t.
• Minimum overall headroom dimensions.
• May be used where very little space is available above the crane

Type DQA – ultra low headroom crab unit

• SWL range 1 t – 40 t.
• Ultra low headroom design.
• Articulated end carriage joints.
• Two direct drive cross travel motors.

Type Z – twin barrel crab unit

• SWL range 8 t – 120 t.
• Compact design.
• Articulated end carriage joints.
• Two direct drive cross travel motors.