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The TRACTEL Group in the wind turbine industry

The Tractel Group has been providing innovative products and services for the material handling, building maintenance, suspended access and fall protection industries for over 60 years. Its worldwide distribution network, sales outlets and manufacturing facilities emphasize Tractels reputation as the leader in providing safe access solutions for working at heights. Tractels experience means that it is at the forefront in providing safe, reliable and easy-to-use equipment for access to todays wind turbines. For over 20 years, the Tractel Group has assisted in many successful wind turbine projects throughout the world, while maintaining its reputation as world leader in innovation and new product technology. Our specialties include a wide variety of products such as blade maintenance platforms, interior/exterior access and material handling equipment. Tractel also provides fall protection devices specifically designed for personnel ascent and descent in connection with wind turbines. The Tractel Group engineer solutions that reduce maintenance costs. At Tractel, our single-source responsibility covers inhouse design, manufacturing and installation services; ensuring long-term system performance value.

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1. Services: Technical Support / Training / Maintenance / Support ......................... 3 2. Service Lift ...................................................................................................... 4 3. Service Lift Hoists ............................................................................................ 8 4. Platforms......................................................................................................... 9 5. Climbing Aid................................................................................................... 12 6. Fall Protection Systems .................................................................................. 14 7. Hoists ........................................................................................................... 20

Services: Technical Support / Training / Maintenance / Repair

A Global Presence:
Local support via Tractel global network of companies, Creative solutions in one country can be duplicated, adapted to needs in others, Synergies and efficiencies thanks to economies of scale.

Technical support and training

Technical support available for man riding applications, lifting and handling and personal safety, Theoretical and practical training on all Tractel products, Implementation by experienced trainers, technicians and engineers.

Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance, annual inspection and overhaul for all Tractel devices and systems as well as calibration of load cells and measuring instruments, Professional repairs and uncomplicated deliveries of spare parts are part of Tractel service offering.

Innovation:
Tractel products developed for global use with required local adaptions, Tractel recent state-of-the-art innovations: - Tractelift climbing aid, - UVM 8 and UVM 10 platforms, - The brand new GlobeTrac service lift, - The HT FABA harness, the perfect harness for windmill applications.
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Tractel Services

Tractel Servicess

Service Lift

GlobeTrac W SL
Application:
Service lift for permanent access to the nacelle in wind turbines.

New!

Key benefits W SL & W SH:

Proven tirak hoist technology, Improved efficiencies, Cost effectiveness, Comfort and safety, Easy maintenance, New generation tirak hoist with integrated fall arrest device, overload protection and safety brake!

GlobeTrac W SL

60% lower shock factor than the legal requirements! Up to twice the number of lifts can be shipped in a 40ft. container.

GlobeTrac control box: Within arms reach based on a detachable plug and play system.
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Service Lift
New!

GlobeTrac W SH
Features W SL & W SH:
Rope guided, Designed as two-part sliding door or shutter door, Lift and hoist as a complete system, With innovative tirak hoist with integrated safety device, overload protection and safety brake, All functions within handreach, Central control box inside the service lift based on a plug & play system, Door security monitoring by interlock switch, Guided power cable, Electric / mechanical interlock system at the different platforms, Complies with Machine Directive 2006/42/CE.

GlobeTrac W SH

Reduced wear of the wire rope due to new tirak hoist concept. Installation cost reduction of up to 35%.
Characteristics Cage floor area approx. W x D (outside dimensions) Cage height approx. (outside dimensions) Weight approx. Load capacity Lifting speed at 50 Hz Traction hoist Hoist capacity at 50 Hz Safety equipment Wire rope Power supply Frequency GlobeTrac W SL & W SH 0,96 x 0,62 m 2,75 m 140 kg incl. tirak 240 kg (2 persons + load) 18 m/min tirak W602 P (CE) 600 kg integrated fall arrest system 8 mm 400 V / 480V / 690 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
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Service lifts

Service Lift

Service lift SL4S

Application:
Service lift for permanent access to the nacelle in wind turbines.

Key benefits:
Proven tirak hoist technology. Service lift in two separate parts: - Easier transportation, - Optimization of production and storage costs, - Greater flexibility of production.

2 person Service lift

Features:
Rope guided. Options include enclosures and interlock devices to fullfill the Machine Directive 2006/42/CE. Guided power cable. Interlock System. Blocstop Security System. SL4S

Characteristics Cage floor area approx. W x D (outside dimensions) Cage height Weight approx. Load capacity Lifting speed at 50 Hz Traction hoist Hoist capacity at 50 Hz Safety equipment Supply power Frequency
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SL4S 0,96 x 0,60 m 3,10 m 120 kg incl. tirak/BSO 240 kg (2 persons + load) 18 m/min tirak X402 P (CE) 400 kg BSO safety device 400 V / 480 V / 690 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Service Lift

Service lift SL5S

Application:
Service lift for permanent access to the nacelle in wind turbines. Service lifts
SL5S
SL5S 0,96 x 0,80 m 3,10 m 150 kg incl. tirak/BSO 320 kg (3 persons + load) 18 m/min tirak L502 P (CE) 500 kg BSO safety device 400 V / 480 V / 690 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
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Key benefits:
Proven tirak hoist technology. Service lift in two separate parts: - Easier transportation, - Optimization of production and storage costs, - Greater flexibility of production.

3 person Service lift

Features:
Rope guided. Options include enclosures and interlock devices to fullfill the machine directive 2006/42/CE. Guided power cable. Interlock System. Blocstop Security System.

Characteristics Cage floor area approx. W x D (outside dimensions) Cage height Weight approx. Load capacity Lifting speed at 50 Hz Traction hoist Hoist capacity at 50 Hz Safety equipment Supply voltage Frequency

Service Lift Hoistss

tirak hoist
Application:
Lifting device for service lifts in wind turbines.

Key benefits W 602 P:

Innovative design based on proven technology, 2 diverter pulleys needed instead of 4 Lightweight compact hoist, Integrated safety device, Capacity 600 kg.

New!

W 602 P*
* Registered model - 2 patents pending.

Key benefits L 502 P:

Proven technology in many service lifts, Lightweight compact hoist, Controls provided as customer requires, Capacity 500 kg.
L 502 P

Key benefits X 402 P:

Proven technology in many service lifts, Lightweight compact hoist, Controls provided as customer requires, Capacity 400 kg.

X 402 P

Characteristics Capacity at 50Hz Power supply Frequency Speed at 50 Hz Wirerope

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W 602 P 600 kg

L 502 P 500 kg 400 V / 480 V / 690 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz 18 m/min 8 mm

X 402 P 400 kg

Platforms
New!

Platform CT5
Applications:
For temporary access of circular steel and concrete towers for wind turbines, Tower inspections & maintenance, Rotorblade inspections.

Key Benefits:
Proven tirak hoist technology, Light-weight, No assembly time, Low installation height.

CT5-2L
New!

Features:
Compact, Max. 240 kg, Foldable C-stirrup for easy transport. CT5-1L2W

Characteristics CT5-2L CT5-1L2W CT5-2L CT5-1L2W CT5-2L CT5-1L2W CT5-2L CT5-1L2W

tirak X500P X501P

Load capacity kg

Power supply V 400

Frequency Hz

Wire rope mm

8 230 240 X520P X521P 400 9 230 50

Other models on request!

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Platforms

Platforms

UVM8 & UVM10 platforms

Application:
Inspection and maintenance of rotor blades.

UVM 8

Key benefits UVM8 & UVM10:

Proven tirak hoist technology, Reduced wind turbine down time, No external crane needed, Time to install platform less than 2 hours, Increased load rating due to absence of counter weights, All platform movements are electrically controlled, Tractel patented parallelogram design enables adjustment of the center of gravity, The hoist position pushes the platform against the tower for higher stability.

"Once you have tried a platform from Tractel, you dont want anything else. It is so stable compared to the rest!" from a worker in the industry Features:
2 symmetrically arranged working half-platforms with an opening in between them, Enclosed base frame with side mounted trapezoids fitted with hoist parallelograms plus lifting hoists and Blocstops, Parallelogram inclination can be adjusted (using the lever hoists) ensuring the platforms centre of gravity can be re-aligned, Extendable positioning frame with swivelling and adjustable pressure roller components, 2 independent systems activating the Blocstop safety device in case of excessive inclination of the platform.

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Platforms

UVM 10

UVM10 platforms
Features: (in addition to the UVM8)
Emergency descent system in case of power failure, Maximum dimensions of the platform 250 x 1090 cm, Higher load capacity, Eccentric platform movement, All electric movements activated by remote control.

Proven user acceptance at most blue chips wind turbine manufacturers.

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Characteristics Platform opening length Platform opening width Positioning frame pullout Safety roller/bumper roller clearance Over all height Max. permitted wind speed Rated speed Rated load Independent secondary brake (2x) Traction hoist (2x) Working load limit hoist (2x) Power supply Control voltage Length of power supply cable Nominal wire rope diameter Length of wire ropes

UVM8 - 3,7 x 2,1 x 9,15 3,7 m 1,0 to 2,1 m 0.45 to 5,45 m 4,15 to 9,15 m 3,35 m 14 m/s = 50 km/h 9 m/min 300 kg Blocstop BSO 1020 EFA tirak X820P 800 kg 400V / 50 Hz 48 V / 50 Hz max. 130 m 9 mm max. 130 m

UVM10 - 4,2 x 2,1 x 8,1 4.2 m 1.0 to 2.15 m 0.2 to 3.75 m 4.6 to 8.1 m 4.0 m 12.5 m/s = 45 km/h 9 m/min 450 kg Blocstop BSO 1030EFA tirak X1030P 1000 kg 400 V / 50 Hz 48 V / 50 Hz max. 150 m 10 mm max. 150 m

UVM10 - 4,2 x 2,1 x 10,9 4.2 m 1.0 to 2.15 m 0.2 to 6.55 m 4.6 to 10.9 m 4.0 m 12.5 m/s = 45 km/h 9 m/min 380 kg Blocstop BSO 1030EFA tirak X1030P 1000 kg 400 V / 50 Hz 48 V / 50 Hz max. 150 m 10 mm max. 150 m 11

Platforms

Climbing Aids

Tractelift I
Application:
Climbing aid to relieve the weight of the climber during the ladder climbing.

Key benefits:
Increased safety on the ladder, Economical solution for both new and retrofit turbines.

Features:
Relieves effort while ascending and descending, Reinforced belt, Reduces employee fatigue and injuries, Increases productivity, Can be installed on any ladder, Option of detachable motor including controls. Tractelift II
New!

Tractelift I

Tractelift* II
Key benefits:
Better performance all around. Improved Ergonomics. Increased safety on the ladder. Economical solution for both new and retro-fit turbines.

Features: (in addition to Tractelift I)

Levels of pulling force can be adjusted onsite, Smooth running providing controlled starts and stops, User remote with illuminated LCD display, Detachable control box available.

"The best system I ever used", from Industry Expert.

* Patented concept
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Climbing Aids

Characteristics Continuous loop Adjustable force Assist on descent Automatic start Start-up Automatic stop Power Supply Temperature range Pulling force Free running speed

Tractelift I Allows multiple climbers to use without reset time. The force can be preset on the sliding clutch. Provides relief and minimizes joint damage. The systems starts running when the ascent or descent commences. When user start climbing; no additional actions required to start the system. System automatically stops when user stops climbing. 230 V 50 Hz, 60 Hz / 400 V 50 Hz, 60 Hz do.

Tractelift II

The force can be set by means of the remote. do.; smooth action do. By means of a remote control; soft start and stop do.; emergency stop is also available 230 V 50 Hz, 60 Hz

-20 C to 40 C Applicable temperature conditions do. 40 daN (equivalent to 40 kg) 37m/min Machine directive: 2006/42/EC; Low tension Directive: 2006/95/EC; EMC Directive: 2004/108/EC; EN ISO 12100-1; EN ISO 12100-2; EN ISO 13849-1; EN ISO 14121-1. max. 75 daN (equivalent to 75 kg) do. Machine directive: 2006/42/EC; Low tension Directive: 2006/95/EC; R&TTE Directive: 99/5/EC; EMC Directive: 2004/108/EC; EMC: EN 301489-1 v1.8.1/V17 & V1.3.2:2008; Radio: EN 300328: v1.7.1:2006; Electrical Safety: EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009

Approvals

Choose the Tractelift climb assist model best suited to your needs:
Options Fixed motor and control Fixed motor and removable control Removable motor and control Tractelift I Yes No Yes Tractelift II Yes Yes Yes

Note: The Tractelift is not a fall arrest system. A suitable and compatible fall arrest system is always to be used in combination with the Tractelift.
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Climbing Aids

Fall Protection Systems

FABA System A12 & AL2

Application:
Climbing on ladders to the nacelle of the wind turbine, To be used as a safety exit, when the lift is defective.

New!

Key benefits:
No height limitation, Smooth climbing due to the design of the system, Comfortable and ergonomic climbing position (leaning into the harness) due to the new slider FABA Grip, Shock absorber reduces the impact factor to the body.

FABA Grip

FABA AL-D

Features:
A12: Available in galvanized or stainless steel AL2: Available in aluminium, light and robust, Asymetrical rail: Not possible to use the sliders in the wrong position, 2 sliders available: FABA AL-D and FABA Grip, Compliance w/DIN 18799. T.2 and EN 353-1.

FABA AL2

FABA A12

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Fall protection Systems

Stopcable S
Applications:
Rigid fall arrest for permanent and temporary installation on the ladder.

New!

Key Benefits:
The Stopcable S can be used with an absorber on the cable, on the fall arrest device or both, The cable can be fixed at the upper and lower ends or at the upper end only and with a counterweight at the lower end, Safety - Personal security during the ascent, - In compliance with standards EN 353-1 (test sheet VG11 CNB/P/11073 dated October 2010.)and EN 353-2.

Fall arrester with 2 M10 connector & energy absorber

Features:
Anchor points, top and bottom, used to secure the ends of the cable, Material: Stainless or galvanised steel, Energy absorber fitted with a fall arrest indicator.

Fall arrester with M10 connector

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Fall Protection Systems

Fall Protection Systems

Tractel Rescue kit

Application:
Emergency evacuation at high working positions like the nacelle of a turbine.

Working safely at height

Key Benefits:
A complete, ready to use, rescue kit for evacuation at height, Consecutive descents possible, Strong and waterproof storage box, Complete equipment ready for use, Proven safety thanks to the Derope UP A, Inspection of the kit is simplified, Length of rope to customers specification.
Tractel Rescue kit

Derope UP A
Application:
Controlled descent evacuation device.

Key Benefits:
Durable: Bench tested to ensure optimal endurance, Simple & rapid maintenance operations, Compact.

Features:

Derope UP A

Designed to evacuate: - One person (up to 150 kg) from a height of up to 400 m; - Two persons (up to 225 kg) from a height of up to 150 m. Derope body: Aluminium, Polyamide waterproof rope (Tractel) 10,5 mm diameter, Sealed PE Bag (Combipro bag of appropriate capacity or a special Derope bag, specifically designed for rescue operations), Aluminium ascension wheel (option), Derope UP complies with EN 341 class A and EN 1496 class A version 2006.

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Fall protection Systems

HT FABA XPE
Applications:
The perfect harness for wind turbines equipped with rigid fall arrest systems.

New!

Key Benefits:
The HT FABA XPE is the only harness on the market (thanks to a unique design) that allows safe usage of the ombilical ring anchorage point as an anti-fall device.
HT FABA XPE

Works great with Tractelift climbing aid!

Features:
HT FABA harness concept works well with a cable or rail system. Elastrac cases for increased comfort. Mountain leg strap with sub-pelvic straps. Independent leg strap for improved shoulder mobility. Better ergonomics in the working position; much easier moving up or down a ladder. Less effort, less stress on the back. For those workers connecting the harness to a safety system via to the ombilical D-ring, the risk of the body turning upside down during a fall is eliminated.

Other Tractel harnesses for wind turbine applications:

All Tractel harnesses as shown are in compliance with EN 361 - 358 - 813.

HT Windmill
Models HT Windmill HT Promast HT Secours HT Transport

HT Promast
climbing the ladder
Yes Yes Yes Yes

HT Secours

HT Transport

climbing the ladder & working in full suspension No

Yes Yes Yes

All Tractel harnesses are in compliance with EN 361.

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Fall Protection Systems

Fall Protection Systems

Blocfor 10 AES
Application:
Automatic self retracting fall arrester in case the fall distance is limited.

New!

Key benefits:
A new generation of automatic self retracting fall arresters with 3 key Blocfor 10 AES advantages. Enhanced safety thanks to Easy to: Install, Tractel patented AES system Work with, Maintain. Provides enhanced safety in the event of a fall.

Features:
Integrated Tractel AES system at the end of the rope, Housing made of ABS plastic-reinforced polyamide, UV-resistant, highly impact and durable, Galvanized steel, stainless steel or synthetic fiber ropes, Easy maintenance due to the optimized design, Complies with EN 360.

LPA (Lanyard POY Absorber)

Tractel new shock absorbing POY lanyard.

New!

Key benefits:
More compact, lighter-weight and enhanced ergonomics.

30% less volume!

POY Lanyard

Features:
A Pre-Oriented Yarn webbing strap of 30 mm width with elongation properties for energy absorption in case of a fall, 35 mm tubular sheath around the POY strap that provides protection A against abrasion and cuts, The LPA lanyard complies with EN 355.

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Fall protection Systems

Stopfor KS
A significant innovation in the field of sliding fall-arresters thanks to a very simple design.

Stopfor KS

Key benefits:
Light weight; Compact; Attractive and simple design; Easy to install; Ergonomic; slides up and down without sticking; Corrosion resistant.

Slides up or down without ever sticking!

Features:
Compatible with static kermantle rope 11 to 12.5 mm, The Stopfor KS satisfies the requirements of standard EN 353.2 and EN 358, All the Stopfor KS devices can be used as fall arresters on the Tractel 11 mm or 12.5 mm diameter ropes, in compliance with standard EN 353.2., terrace utilization, All the Stopfor KS devices can be used as lanyard tensioner-reducer on the Tractel 12.5 mm diameter ropes, in compliance with standard EN 358.

LDAD Lanyard
Key benefits:
Lightweight double lanyard for safe working in and on the nacelle.
New!

Features:
Different connectors available, Complies with standard EN 355. LDAD Lanyard

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Fall Protection Systems

Hoists

tirak
Applications:
Lifting maintenance & service platforms, Lifting service lifts & heavy loads like generators, gearboxes, rotorblades.

tirak X 2050

Features:
For material handling and man riding, Lifting capacity from 300 kg to 3000 kg, Unlimited rope length, Different speeds of 4.5 m to 18 m, Available as mobile winch, Specially adapted to customer needs, Low maintenance costs, High safety standards thanks to electromagnetic brake, centrifugal brake, overload protection, Complies with the European Machine Directive 2006/42/CE.

Minifor with synthetic rope

Application:
To position or to lift components, To move tool bags, To lower counter-weights.

Key Benefits:
High performance portable electric Minifor 10 SY hoist. Light, quick and practical. Constant torque which allows the use of long synthetic ropes without any losses of pulling force, Portable; Work can be performed horizontally, vertically or at an angle, Synthetic rope reduces weight compared to chain and steel rope, Synthetic rope avoids damage to surroundings, Lifting speed 15m/min and 30m/min.

Features

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Lifting capacity: 100 kg, Aluminum alloy housing, Adjustable upper and lower ends stop; Automatic brake, Complies with: European Machine directive: 2006/42/CE.

Hoists

Tirfor
Application:
To To To To position or to lift components, lift foldable wind turbine, move tool bags, pull or to tension wire ropes.

Tirfor TU-Series

Key Benefits
Constant torque which allows to use Portable multi-position! long wire ropes without any losses in pulling force (Tirfor 'through rope technology), Portable; Work can be performed horizontally, vertically or at an angle, Reduced number of tools, the capacity can be increased using sheave blocks, High accuracy positioning: Loads can be moved by millimeters at speed, Protected against overloads by shear locking pins.

Features:
Lifting capacity: 800, 1600 and 3200 kg, Unlimited length of the lifting wire rope, Safe, reliable and sturdy, The load is supported by the mechanism (not the housing), Maintenance reduced by periodic simple cleaning and lubrication, Complies with: European Machine directive: 2006/42/CE. Dynafor LLX2

Dynafor
Application:
To measure weight and force of loads and connecting systems.

Key Benefits
Precision up to 0,1% of nominal capacity, Capacity range of 0,5 t up to 250 t, Wireless controls with a range up to 80 meters, PC connection for information storage.

Dynafor LLXh

High accuracy.
Hoists
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Hoists

Bravo
Applications:
To position, to pull or to lift components.

Bravo 6 t

Key Benefits:
Bravo Can be used in any position. The hoist can rotates freely on 360 0,25 t on swivel hooks for an adequate positioning. Easy chain length adjustment on Multi-purpose, robust and safe! neutral position. Automatic brake engagement when load applied.

Features:
Lifting capacity: 250 kg, 500 kg, 750 kg, 1500 kg, 3000 kg, 6000 kg, High-tensile alloy steel, Double brake disks, Double pawls (except on the 250 kg), Robust construction to avoid product deformation.

Tralift
Applications:
To position, to lift components.

Tralift 0,25 t

Tralift 1 t

Key Benefits:
Smooth hand chain manoeuvring, Hoist can rotate freely on 360 on swivel hooks for an adequate positioning, Automatic brake engagement when load applied, Open cover for easy brake maintenance.

Multi-purpose, robust and safe!

Features:
Lifting capacity: 250 kg, 500 kg, 1000 kg, 1500 kg, 2000 kg, 3000 kg, 5000 kg, 10000 kg, 20000 kg, High-tensile alloy steel, Double brake disks, Double pawls (except on the 250 kg), Robust construction to avoid product deformation. All Tralift-Bravo products comply with the European Machine Directive 2006/42/CE.
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Hoists

Corso Clamp
Key Benefits:
The central threaded spindle allows easy adjustment onto the beam. Its compact design makes the clamp transport easy. Quick and versatile anchoring point for hoisting equipment.

Corso Clamp 1 t

Features:

Quick and safe to install!

Lifting capacity: 1000 kg, 2000 kg, 3000 kg, 5000 kg, 10.000 kg. Extremely robust due to side plate thickness. Easy jaws adjustment on various beam sizes. Designed to work with lever hoist, chain hoist, pulleys and electrical synthetic rope hoist.

Tralift TE
Applications
To lift components.

Key Benefits:
Improved safety due to friction load limiter system preventing overload on the hoist, Friction load limiter acts as an Tralift TE emergency chain end stop, Low voltage pendant control, Complete aluminium body for better corrosion resistance, Standard electrical components for economical and easy maintenance.

Features:
Upper and lower limit switches, Chain storage bag or bucket, Load hook with 360 rotation, 48 V low voltage control, Emergency stop on the pendant control box, Lifting motor equipped with a thermal probe, Combination with manual or electrical trolley is available. All Corso-Tralift products comply with the European Machine Directive 2006/42/CE.
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Hoists

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