Uncompromisingly

cost-effective

The original

Demag DC chain hoists

 Demag DC chain hoists
High productivity, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Demag DC chain hoists meet all the requirements of state-of-the-art hoist units, such as
high productivity, efficiency, safety and reliability, and give you the certainty of a secure
long-term investment. We develop and produce materials handling solutions for all
industries and companies of all sizes, from small workshops to major industrial
corporations.

ALL INCLUSIVE:
FULLY FEATURED WITH NO NEED FOR EXTRAS CERTIFIED
All over the world, a hundred thousand customers have DC chain hoists satisfy the relevant provisions of
opted for a Demag DC chain hoist, since many features • Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
are already integrated as standard that have to be • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
ordered and bought as extras elsewhere. Besides their • EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
attractive price, you can also benefit from a particularly Electromagnetic compatibility is ensured for interference
long service life – with the Demag extra operating hours. immunity and interference emissions. Models that satisfy
cCSAus regulations (Canada/USA) are available as an
ALWAYS THE RIGHT PRODUCT option.
The large number of variants in our DC product range
offer the right solution for every application. Loads can SAFETY-RELATED FUNCTIONS
be lifted easily, efficiently and, above all, safely with the You can benefit from improved safety thanks to rugged
right control method to suit your needs. and proven electronic controls in comparison with
conventional controls. Performance Level c and Category 2
DC-Com units are designed for normal application to EN ISO 13849-1 are satisfied as minimum requirements
requirements, at an attractive price and available ex for the safety-related functions specified in
stock. DC-Pro units boast a longer service life and higher DIN EN 14492-2.
lifting speeds. DC-Pro units can be adapted to meet
special needs and can provide solutions for many specific
requirements. Both chain hoists are Demag brand quality
products. DC: YOUR BENEFITS
• Individual customer solutions from our
comprehensive product range
• Versatile and fully equipped as standard
• Proven technology

Our solution for •

•
Tough and reliable
High level of safety and reliability and

your application The right solution for every application: For this application in combination
with our modular KBK light crane system for transporting bulk loads. •
long service life
Simple commissioning
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VERSATILE SOLUTIONS FOR LOADS UP TO 5 TONS • Ergonomic operation

• Minimum maintenance requirement and easy to
service

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 The industry
benchmark

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Height adjustment of the control Pivoting service cover Chain drive that is easy to Display for elapsed operating time
cable assemble counter and operating statuses

FULLY EQUIPPED AS STANDARD SAFE. BY DEMAG. RELIABLE DEMAG QUALITY OPTIMUM ERGONOMICS
Meeting requirements at the highest level: • Load is securely held in any operating situation and • High-strength, robust cylindrical-rotor motor with fan • Ergonomic DSC and DSE pendant controllers with
The DC chain hoist fulfils the same demanding cannot drop while the hoist is at standstill, since the and separate magnet brake gentle actuation force
requirements as its predecessors – and continues to set brake is arranged before the slipping clutch in the • Reliable operation from –20 °C to +45 °C without any • Demag radio control concept with DRC or DRC-MJ
the industry benchmark. The DC range already includes load-bearing arrangement reduction in the duty factor controllers for more freedom of movement
many extras as standard, which adds many benefits to • Lasting safety thanks to monitored speeds in the • Operation also possible up to 60 °C and more
your investment: slipping clutch, hoist motor and brake • Excellent surface protection SERVICE-FRIENDLY
• More operating hours thanks to higher FEM • Low-wearing brake • IP 55 enclosure ensures high level of protection against • Simple and rapid maintenance and repair of individual
classification • Automatic braking if the control system fails moisture and dust penetration components thanks to the modular DC design – cuts
• 24 V contactor control • Up to 1,000 kg only 1/1 reeving: improved safety and any downtime to a minimum
• Operating limit switches (upper/lower) ergonomics, reduced chain wear SIMPLE COMMISSIONING • Elapsed operating time counter, status and error
• Installation transparency thanks to integrated operating • Plug & Lift and Plug & Drive – plug-in electric message display as standard
time counter YOUR SERVICE LIFE BENEFIT connections • Diagnostics interface (IDAPSY): read out and manage
• Height-adjustable pendant controller • Demag “+” added to FEM classification • Control cable length or position of pendant controller specific data
• Plug-and-socket cable connectors • Gearbox service life increased by 20% can be adjusted without the need for any wiring • Service cover: everything in one place – rapid access
• Gearbox and slipping clutch maintenance-free for up • All parts generously specified • Folding suspension bracket ensures easy attachment for commissioning and service
to 10 years to the trolley • Reduced downtimes as the entire chain drive can be
• Brake maintenance-free for up to 10 years • Infinitely variable adjustment of flange width replaced without dismantling motor or gearbox parts
(up to 5 years for DC 10–25)
• Two speeds as standard
• Easy to service: Display for operating statuses

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DC-Com DC-Pro DCMS DCS DCBS

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Up to 180 m hook path for the maintenance Design suitable for the foodstuffs industry
of wind turbines

A solution for every

application
Your application is decisive – whether for maintenance hoist
units that are rarely used or three-shift operation. We have the
right chain hoist to meet your needs.

You can also rely on our experience wherever operating

conditions are tough and the working environment is harsh.
These are just some of the areas where you can rely on our DC
chain hoists:

• Galvanizing plants
• Pickling plants
• Foundries
• Electro-plating shops
• High temperature applications
• Foodstuffs applications
• Cleanroom areas
• Transporting molten masses
Reliability at all temperatures
• Maintenance of wind turbine installations,
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both onshore and offshore (enclosed)

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 Details that matter
HOUSING
• Tough and weight-saving aluminium housing
of compact and modern industrial design
SUSPENSION BRACKET • UV-resistant powder-coated finish, insusceptible
Overview of components Articulated suspension, small hook dimension to knocks and scratches
C for optimum headroom
GEARBOX
• Maintenance-free for up to 10 years
• In practical terms, Demag “+” means the CHAIN DRIVE
service life is extended by approx. 20% in • The chain drive consists of highly wear-resistant
comparison with the conventional FEM materials for a long service life, suitable for
Group of Mechanisms classification foundry applications as standard
(e.g.: FEM 2m+ with 1,900 hours of service • Quick and easy replacement of the entire
at full load) chain drive without the need to remove the
• Reduced operating noise and smooth motor or housing parts
operation thanks to helical gearing in all
gearbox stages HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE PENDANT
CONTROLLER
CONTROLS • The length of the control cable can be
• 24 V contactor control infinitely varied for a hook path range of
• Elapsed operating time counter 2–5 m, 5–8 m and 8–11 m
• Operating limit switches • The length of control cable that is not
(upper/lower for DC-Pro) needed can be stored under the service
• DC 16/25 sizes fitted with geared limit cover
switches as operating limit switches with • The control system and control cable are
four contacts for fast-to-slow and final rated for electric travel applications in 3 axes
cut-off DEMAG ROUND-SECTION STEEL CHAIN
Alternatively • High-strength, ageing-resistant material with
• Infinitely variable inverter control high surface hardness
• Conventional direct and contactor controls • Galvanized and additionally surface-treated HOIST MOTOR
to protect against hostile environments • Robust and durable high-performance motor
• Optionally available with additional corrosion with large safety reserves even at high
BRAKE protection, for foodstuffs and extremely ambient temperatures and in prolonged
• Maintenance-free for up to 10 years dusty applications operation
(up to 5 years for DC-Pro size 10–25) • Two lifting speeds (F4)
• No brake adjustment required CHAIN COLLECTOR • 60% cyclic duty factor, 360 starts/hour
• Short and gentle run-on paths SLIPPING CLUTCH • Articulated attachment, made of tough, • Insulation class F
• The brake is impervious to poor weather and • Maintenance-free for up to 10 flexible and particularly impact-resistant • With thermal protection, depending on
operating conditions (enclosure features years plastic design
double encapsulation) • Brake arranged in before slipping • Bags and sheet metal chain collector boxes
clutch in the load-bearing for longer hook paths REEVING
arrangement • Hook paths possible up to 180 m • Load capacity up to 1,000 kg with only 1/1
• Reliable protection against extreme reeving
overloads
• Harmful continuous slipping
eliminated thanks to speed
monitoring
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 Demag DCBS chain hoist
with balancer function Using the balancer function of our Demag DCBS-Pro chain hoist, you
can lift and position loads weighing up to 250 kg with ease and com-
Intuitive control. Precise positioning. pletely intuitively. The special balancer function makes light work of

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handling loads and improves workplace ergonomics even further. The
innovative solution for your load handling needs.

INTUITIVE LOAD CONTROL ERGONOMIC MATERIAL HANDLING

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The sensors integrated in the D-Grip Servo Thanks to direct control of the load, the
utilize the tare function, which allows the Demag DCBS-Pro chain hoist enables the
load to be handled with minimum force and operator to move the load in a natural
direct fingertip control. posture with ease.
The minimum force required to move the
LOAD PICK-UP MODE load by hand allows the operator to
Load pick-up mode supports the operator concentrate on the task at hand and
when picking up loads. The balancer can be minimizes any distractions when handling
configured to lift the load until a pre-defined the load. Besides the ergonomic benefits,
force is reached. The configured value can be this also improves safety at the workplace.
re-programmed at any time. The balancer
pre-tensions and raises the load handling EXTERNAL LOAD SENSOR
attachment. The load can be removed In this version, the sensor is still included in
without dropping or sudden upward pull. the load-bearing arrangement, but not in the

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control handle. As a result, the DCBS-Pro can
PRECISE LOAD POSITIONING be integrated in custom handling systems,
As the operator, you can position the load such as lifting columns and manipulators.
even more precisely by direct control of the Keeping the sensor separate from the control
load. handle also has advantages when it comes
You can control the load direct with your to safe and precise handling for relatively
DCBS-PRO: FEATURES fingertips and position the load much more large lifting heights. The position of the
• Load capacity up to 250 kg efficiently by eye. D-Grip Servo control handle can be freely
• Lifting and lowering by manual force on the controller selected and a variety of load handling
• Direct control of the load attachments can be integrated.
• All benefits of the DCS-Pro chain hoist range
GRIP CONTROL
• The load can be controlled very easily with the D-Grip Servo operating
handle.

LOAD CONTROL
• By switching over to “load positioning mode”, the operator can grasp
and guide the load directly with light pressure.

LOAD PICK-UP MODE

• Load handling attachments can be lifted and pre-tensioned
• Load can be removed without dropping or sudden upward pull
• Protection for jigs and machinery: the balancer only lifts until a preset
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force is reached.
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 Demag DCM-Pro Manulift
Ergonomic single-handed load handling
The DCM-Pro Manulift was developed for handling loads quickly and safely with only
one hand. It can be universally employed at any workplace.

SINGLE-HANDED CONTROL VERSATILE ADAPTABILITY TO ANY TASK

The DCM-Pro is based on the lifting unit of the DC-Pro A variety of proven load handling attachments facilitate

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chain hoist and the DSM-C control unit, which is flexible adaptation of the chain hoist to meet your
connected to it by a helical cable. Thanks to the control needs. They range from normal load hooks and various
unit, which is rigidly connected to the load handling pantograph-type tongs to parallel gripper systems, for
attachment for right and left-handed operation, the example for KLT containers used in the automotive
operator only needs one hand to operate the chain hoist industry.
and guide the load.
ERGONOMIC OPERATION
Depending on the height of the workplace, DCM-Pro
Manulift provides convenient control with a horizontal
handle to guide the load. The DCRS-Pro rocker switch
enables loads to be handled with a vertical control unit.

DCM-PRO: YOUR BENEFITS

• Convenient operation and load control with

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one hand
• For all Manulift load handling attachments
or specially developed load handling

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attachments
• Simple replacement thanks to quick-release
coupling
• Suitable for right-hand and left-hand
operation

Option also for load capacities up to

500 kg.
Alternatively with DCRS-Pro rocker switch

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 PGS parallel gripper system
Firmly holding loads up to 125 kg

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Load hook Slewing load hook Open hook PGS parallel gripper
250 kg 250 kg 125 kg 125 kg
PGS BOX GRIPPERS
The narrow design and short opening path of these
grippers make it possible to pick up and deposit goods
safely and easily, even in restricted spaces. The variable
20117 gripping range makes it possible to transport both the
actual goods as well as a packed unit using the same
Pantograph tongs for gripping
square goods 125 kg gripper.

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Load hook adapter
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up to 250 kg

Pantograph tongs for gripping

round goods 125 kg
PGS SHAFT GRIPPERS
Various shaft grippers are available which can be adapted
to different shaft types and applications by changing the
gripper jaws. When fitted with a shaft support, they can
be used to pick up shafts with various diameters or an
unknown centre of gravity. This significantly improves
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the safety of handling tasks that, until now, have always
involved a certain risk.
Coupling pin Load hook adapter with
connected PGS shaft gripper
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Quick-release coupling as an interface Various load handling attachments

PGS CONTAINER GRIPPERS

Quick-release coupling as an interface The various container grippers can be supplied for fixed
or adjustable container widths. They can be easily
adjusted to the relevant container size.

The quick-release coupling enables a wide variety The universal coupling pin is used to connect
of load handling attachments to be changed with customised load attachments to the Manulift unit.
ease. All Manulift load handling attachments are Special load handling attachments can be connect-
fitted with a connecting pin with a swivel lock, ed via the M12 internal thread. The versatility and
which snaps into the quick-release coupling. The flexibility of Demag chain hoists provide for im-
coupling pin can be disconnected by lifting the proved load handling efficiency at the workplace.

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release sleeve.

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variable speed control

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Demag DCS-Pro Demag chain hoists with variable speed control offer outstanding benefits: valuable and sensitive parts can be moved and
positioned more gently and carefully. Assembly and joining processes can be controlled with even greater precision with
creep lifting speeds from 0.04 m/min. And you can achieve almost double the rated speed in the partial load range thanks

Variable speeds to the ProHub function (see diagram). The entire control system and frequency inverter are integrated beneath the electric
equipment cover as a compact modular sub-assembly.

Demag DCS-Pro chain hoists offer truly variable lifting Just like the accelerator pedal of a car, you can carefully Variable-speed Demag DCS chain hoists can guarantee you high efficiency and safety in your processes and even more
speeds. The speed of the lifting motion increases when increase or reduce the variable lifting and lowering precision.
more pressure is applied to the button on the pendant speed. Variable speeds, made by Demag.
controller.
SAFE AND RELIABLE VARIABLE- In comparison with the DC-Pro with two lifting speeds, variable-speed
SPEED OPERATION WITH ONE HAND Demag DCS-Pro chain hoists offer you the following benefits:
CHARACTERISTIC CURVE FOR SWITCHING PROHUB: INCREASED LIFTING SPEEDS IN THE • Demag DCMS-Pro Manulift • Variable speed control over the entire load spectrum
ELEMENTS ON THE DCS PENDANT CONTROLLER PARTIAL LOAD RANGE • Demag DCRS-Pro rocker switch • Creep lifting speed from 0.04 m/min
• Gentle starting and precise positioning thanks to particularly fine
Operators have even more convenient control
workplace equipment for precise load • ProHub: up to 90% higher nominal speed for partial load
% handling, depending on the application, operations
when used in combination with variable • Automatic switchover to slow lifting speed before the limit positions
inverter control for DCMS-Pro Manulift are reached
and DCRS-Pro rocker switch. • Sensitive control and optimum controller ergonomics
Lifting speed

%
Lifting speed

• Acceleration and braking ramps for low load vibration

• If required, parameters for the lifting speed, acceleration and
% braking ramp can be easily modified via the controller
Vrated Vmax • Increased safety thanks to motor temperature monitoring
• E 11 to E 34 travel drives for variable cross-travel speeds in
connection with DCS
Switch travel in mm Rated load Partial load/no load

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 Many options to meet
your individual needs

Select additional options from our comprehensive chain hoist product

range to match your application needs, such as:

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Tristate control Variable control with integrated inverter Geared limit switch with up to 8 contacts for External connector for the power supply External connector for the control cable
(DC-Com & DC-Pro) cut-off at predefined positions

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Direct control (DC-ProDC) Contactor control (DC-ProCC) Variable control with customer-specific Cross-type limit switches for travel motion Suspensions: Suspension hook or chain hoist Safety hook, stainless steel hook
inverter (DC-ProFC) cut-off parallel to runway

Conventional direct controls or contactor controls can be used as an alternative to electronic control.
The DC-FC variant can be supplied for control by means of an external frequency inverter.
Some function characteristics of the electric controls do not apply here.

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 Demag radio controls
Wireless freedom of movement
Wherever radio control systems are used to control cranes and hoists, you can benefit
from much greater flexibility than with wire-connected controls. Improved ergonomics,
greater safety thanks to the variable distance to the load and, ultimately, higher
productivity are among the outstanding benefits offered by radio control systems.

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DRC-10 radio control system DRC-MJ mini-joystick transmitter

DRC-MP RADIO CONTROL

The Demag DRC-MP multi-purpose radio control system can be used as an alternative to the DRC-DC system
for the following applications:
DRC-DC RADIO CONTROL • For variable control of DCS-Pro with up to three motion axes
The DRC-DC system has been The small receiver can be used in • For installations with two crabs, switchover via F1 or F2 function keys
specially developed for pole-changing various installation configurations • For use of up to three digital feedback channels to display status information (select crab 1/2) or warning information
DC chain hoists with electronic – depending on the size of the chain
control. Up to two (DRC-DC 6) or hoist. Pre-assembled cables facilitate With the DRC-MP radio control system, you can choose between the following variable-speed transmitters:

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three motion axes (DRC-DC 10) can fast and easy connection. DRC-DC 10 pushbutton transmitter, DRC-MJ mini-joystick transmitter and the variable-speed DRC-J joystick transmitter.
be controlled with the two hand-held Useful accessories, such as a carrying strap for the DRC-J or a wall bracket for charging, help to improve your
transmitters. DRC-DC 6 hand-held DRC-DC 10 hand-held productivity.
transmitter transmitter

DRC-DC AND DRC-MP RADIO CONTROL BENEFITS

Strong and robust Simple and convenient

• Impact and temperature-resistant housing • Ergonomic design
• Integrated bumper • Simple transmitter operation
• High level of availability thanks to fast charging of the
Safe and reliable transmitter battery or operation with conventional AA
• Reliable radio transmission thanks to frequency Mignon batteries
hopping • Worldwide postal authority approval for operation
• Automatic frequency management without any need for registration or operating fees
• Display section for operating statuses and battery • Simple wireless hand-held transmitter log-on
capacity
• Stop function to DIN EN 13849-1 with category 3
Performance Level PL c (DRC-DC), PL d (DRC-MP)
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DRC-DC 10 radio control system for convenient control at a safe distance

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Demag pendant controllers Special solutions
Classic solutions
OUR PENDANT CONTROLLERS:
ALWAYS A PERFECT FIT PROPERTIES
Pendant controllers precisely interpret the operator’s • High-quality plastic which is highly resistant to
control commands in any situation. They enable impacts
fatigue-free operation for right and left-handed • Protection against bending and impacts
operators both with and without gloves. Demag • IP 65 enclosure: effective protection against dust
pendant controllers have an optimised ergonomic and moisture
sloping design for convenient operation. They are • 2-stage or stepless switching elements
extremely robust and well equipped for demanding • DSK and DST pendant controllers also for

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operation. conventional controls

CONTROL CABLE:
ALWAYS AT THE RIGHT OPERATING
HEIGHT PROPERTIES CHAIN HOISTS FOR MAINTENANCE AT LARGE LIFTING HEIGHTS
An innovative solution for optimum • Simple adjustment of DSC and DSE pendant For maintenance work or repairs in wind turbines, the required spare parts and equipment have to be lifted into the
ergonomic adjustment of the length controllers to achieve optimum working height for nacelle as quickly as possible. Demag DC-Wind chain hoists are proven lifting appliances in wind turbine systems:
of the control cable or position of specific needs • Hook paths up to 180 m
the pendant controller. • Control cable length can be adjusted by a • High lifting speeds up to 24 m/min
mechanism without the need for any wiring • Motor for 100% duty factor
• Adjusting mechanism also contains the rugged • Cold climate applications down to – 40 °C (survive)
strain relief arrangement for the control cable
• The control cable is made of a proven and
particularly tough material
• Alternatively, a support sleeve or 2TY control cables HANDLING LOADS ABOVE PEOPLE CLIMBING HOISTS, TURNED 180°
can be used for special operating conditions Special safety requirements apply for chain hoists that Chain hoists turned 180° can be used as climbing hoists
are used in entertainment applications, e.g. in theatres for scaffolding, maintenance or erection work.
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and on stage, at trade fairs and in churches, etc.:

BGV-D8+: For DC chain hoists used for erection work
and for holding, but not moving loads above people
(German regulation).
BGV-C1: For DC chain hoists – prepared for use according
to BGV-C1 – used for holding and moving loads above
people (German regulation).
Optional:
• Double brake

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• Manual brake release
• Pulse generator
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DSC-3 DSC-5 DSC-7 DSE-10 DSK DST-3 DST-7 DST-9
 Demag trolleys Demag trolleys

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Push travel Electric travel
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Click-fit trolley Push-travel trolleys DC-Com chain hoist with Electric travel drive DC-Pro chain hoist with an EU DC-Com chain hoist with
push-travel trolley electric-travel trolley on a KBK II an EU electric-travel
profile section trolley
U/RU PUSH-TRAVEL TROLLEYS CF 5 CLICK-FIT PUSH-TRAVEL TROLLEY ELECTRIC TRAVEL DRIVES AND TROLLEYS
U/RU trolleys are available in four sizes for load capacities Simply clicked onto the girder, curve-negotiating Click-fit EU11, E22, EU34 and EU56 electric travel drives have
up to 1,100 kg (U11), up to 2,200 kg (U22), up to trolleys are ready for operation with a load capacity of been specially developed for operation with DC chain
3,400 kg (U34) or up to 5,600 kg (RU56). up to 550 kg. hoists.
• Flange width ranges up to max. 500 mm • Flange widths from 58 to 91 mm • Fast and easy installation of the travel drives on U11 to
• Infinitely variable flange width adjustment with • For curve radius from 800 mm U34 trolleys
adjusting rings • Integrated drop-stop and lift-off protection • The control system integrated in the travel unit
• Fast and simple installation provides for excellent travel characteristics
• Smooth travel and low travel resistance • Smooth cross-travel starting and braking motions for
• Travel rollers made of high-strength and wear-resistant low-sway load handling
Polyamide or spheroidal-graphite cast iron CLAMP-FITTED BUFFERS • Speeds and acceleration/braking rates can be modified
• Can be used on parallel and sloping flanges KPA/KPT clamp-fitted buffers are the ideal solution to direct via the controller, if required
• Long service life and reliable travel thanks to flangeless limit travel and match DC trolleys. They can be bolted • All electric connections are of plug-in design
travel wheels and steel guide rollers to sloping and parallel I-beam girders quickly and • Optional travel limit switches
• Minimised girder wear easily. • Compact design
• Side sections made of die-cast aluminium with
high-quality powder-coating
• Integrated drop-stop and lift-off protection
TRAVEL DRIVE SPEEDS
• EU11, EU22, EU 34, EU 56 up to 40/10 m/min
ZBF MOTOR TRAVEL SPEEDS
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FIXED SUSPENSION • 12/4, 20/5, 24/6, 40/10 m/min depending on load

You can also use our DC chain hoists as stationary
units to lift and lower your loads. The FS13-200 fixed POWER SUPPLY

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suspension can be used for loads weighing up to KBK 25 trailing cable can be used as a power supply
1,250 kg and for a flange width of 200 mm in your line to the travelling hoist as well as for optional
application. mobile pendant controllers, together with a separate
Crane applications: U11 to U34 and EU56 trolleys can be driven by
rail. The DCL-Pro compact conductor line can be used
ZB AC motors for applications with travelling hoists that have direct or
as an alternative power supply arrangement.
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LOW-HEADROOM DESIGN TWO CHAIN LEAD-OFFS – LDC-D: YOUR BENEFITS
The particularly compact KDC monorail travelling MECHANICALLY SYNCHRONISED • Suitable for higher speeds
hoist offers extremely low headroom for optimum Double chain hoists that have two mechanically • Longer chain service life thanks to reduced
utilisation of the hook path. A KLDC BigBag trolley synchronised chain lead-offs are particularly suited for polygon effect since there are no additional chain
with an extended hook centre distance is the right handling long materials and for spreader operation. return sprockets
solution for handling bulky loads with long load LDC-D or KLDC-D variants can be supplied.
bars. LDC-D units enable you to utilize higher speeds, while KLDC-D: YOUR BENEFITS
KLDC-D units offer benefits with the C dimension. • C-dimension advantage as for low-headroom units
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KDC low-headroom travelling KDC low-headroom travelling hoist with a load handling
hoist for restricted space attachment on its hook

ARTICULATED TROLLEY FOR CURVED TRACKS

R/EUDDC (standard-headroom) and R/EKDDC

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(low-headroom) travelling hoists with articulated
trolleys are ideally suited for travel on curved tracks
made of I-beam girders.
LDC-D double chain hoist with connecting shaft
• For curve radii from 800 mm
• Lateral guide rollers for quiet operation and
gentle on the runway
• Travel motor mounted on angular gearbox for
travel through narrow openings

KLDC low-headroom travelling hoist with

extended hook lead-off
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EKDDC articulated monorail hoist (low-headroom design) KLDC-D double chain hoist: low-headroom design, 3/4 run-off Demag articulated trolleys
position

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TWO CHAIN LEAD-OFFS – TANDEM OPERATION
Two chain hoists can be used in tandem as an
alternative to mechanically synchronised double
chain hoists for transporting bulky goods, such
long materials and car bodies, etc.
• Parallel control from one control point
• Tandem control (not synchronised control) for
safe operation as a group according to
DIN EN 15011
• Individual chain hoists can be controlled by
means of a selector switch

Tandem control to turn a load

FOUR CHAIN LEAD-OFFS

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Our LDC-Q quadro chain hoist with four

mechanically synchronised chain lead-offs can
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be used for the smooth transport of

customer-specific load handling attachments
or parts that have a large surface area.
One chain hoist drives four chain blocks via
connecting elements, which ensures that
your sensitive loads can be carefully
transported with synchronized control.

Alternatively, four separate DC chain

hoists can also be operated under
parallel electric control.

LDC-Q quadro chain hoist

Handling suspended loads above workers in a

galvanizing plant according to BGV D8+ with
two double chain hoists operating in tandem

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OUR CHAIN HOIST BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Minimum Safety Long service Temperature Ergonomics High- ProHub Service- Variable Status display Slipping Low noise
load sway life range performance friendly speeds clutch level
motor monitoring

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 KBK MODULAR LIGHT CRANE SYSTEM
Ergonomic operating sequences can be implemented • Extremely smooth travel
thanks to the very good trolley running characteristics • Easy assembly
and the low deadweight of the installations. • Steel variant load capacity up to 3,200 kg,
Reduced loads result in lower absenteeism due to KBK Aluline up to 2,000 kg
illness and greater employee satisfaction. • Ergonomic load handling for even heavy
loads
With more than 50 years of experience with light • Virtually maintenance-free system
crane systems, our crane construction kit provides for • Integrated conductor line for 5 profile section

One system to meet safe and reliable material flow in virtually all industries.
Made of standardised products manufactured in •
sizes
Product configuration to meet your individual

all your needs large series, our components offer high operating
reliability and a long service life.
needs via our Demag Suspension Crane
Designer tool

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Our modular crane construction kit
SUSPENSION MONORAILS SUSPENSION CRANES
Interlinking production processes, serving machinery, Overhead materials handling solutions enable you to • Suspension monorails are the preferred linear solution • Single and double-girder suspension cranes for serving
moving materials – all handling and transport tasks have gain valuable production and storage space. to connect pick-up and deposit positions large areas
one thing in common: Loads often not only have to be • Flexible routing by means of straight and curved • Loads can be easily moved by hand thanks to low
lifted and lowered. Our modular construction kit system offers you a high sections, track switches and turntables deadweight
The horizontal motions can turning a lifting solution into level of flexibility. A combination of individual components, • Electric travel drives for larger loads or longer distances
a handling solution. many useful options, the possibility of continuous
Whether for industrial, retail or service facilities, for extensions to existing installations as well as the addition
individual workplaces, linear transport or area-serving of more components give you the opportunity to modify
crane applications – installations from the KBK crane or expand your tailored KBK handling solution at any
construction kit make it possible to achieve highly time.
effective, non-accumulating transport processes to meet
specific requirements.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY OPTIMUM ERGONOMICS

• Modular system based on construction kit principle • Convenient and ergonomic push-travel operation, also
• Wide range of applications from push-travel and electric thanks to low crane deadweights
systems or pneumatic operation to fully automated • Optimum support for fatigue-free operation
installations • Reduced physical burden for workers
• New components can be integrated or existing units can
be replaced with ease at any time
• Aluminium and steel profile sections can be combined in
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Demag slewing jib cranes Universal cranes
Effective workplace units Versatile solutions as standard
Demag slewing jib cranes ensure that all types of workpieces can be lifted and Our Universal cranes – indoor cranes or bridge cranes – give you the certainty of quality,
transported quickly and easily and deposited gently and precisely. They provide efficiency and reliability at the highest level. Every crane and every crane component
handling performance at machine tools and assembly stations, as well as in outdoor reflects our centuries of crane expertise and reliability as a partner for industry.
storage yards and on loading ramps.

IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY AND ERGONOMICS PILLAR-MOUNTED SLEWING JIBS AND CRANES THE RIGHT CRANE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
Manual handling and combining or moving relatively These cranes can be installed almost anywhere, since Single-girder overhead travelling cranes and suspension They can be integrated into existing workshops or new
light loads is often not only time-consuming, but also an they are free-standing units. The anchorage to attach the cranes are usually equipped with rolled steel section buildings as workshop cranes, for example. Demag crane
ergonomic burden for employees. Demag pillar and pillar to foundations or existing workshop floors satisfies girders as the load-bearing structure for Universal cranes installations are specified according to the current European
wall-mounted slewing jib cranes help to improve the most demanding safety standards. with DC chain hoists. crane standards:
workplace ergonomics. • DIN EN 13001 “Cranes – General design”
WALL-MOUNTED SLEWING JIB CRANES • DIN EN 15011 “Cranes – Bridge and gantry cranes”
They require no floor space as they are mounted on
load-bearing concrete walls or pillars as well as machinery
• Broad spectrum of load capacities and outreach and installations.
dimensions
• Jibs with struts for low deadweight
• Low-headroom design for buildings with low ceilings
• Pillar-mounted slewing cranes with two jibs
• Product configuration to meet your individual needs
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• Specify products to meet your needs online in many file formats
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hoists. DOCUMENTATION
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• Whenever you want • Technical data
This information and planning platform provides you Suitable hoists and accessories can be selected simply • Up-to-date information • Circuit diagrams
with a comprehensive product overview and contains all and reliably. A practical and intuitive user interface • Documents
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languages can be selected. needs quickly and easily.
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 Technical data – selection criteria The chain hoist group of mechanisms is determined by the load spectrum and operating time.
Load spectrum Avg. oper. time per working day in hours
L1 Light 2-4 4-8 8-16 more than
16
L2 Medium 1-2 2-4 4-8 8-16
The size of the hoist is
L3 Heavy 0.5-1 1-2 2-4 4-8
determined by the 1. What are the operating conditions? 4. What is the required lifting speed? L4 Very heavy 0.25-0.5 0.5-1 1-2 2-4
• Load spectrum 2. What is the specified safe working 5. Do the loads need to be lifted and Group of mechanisms to DIN EN 14492 1Am 2m+ 3m 4m
• Average operating time load? lowered with great accuracy?
• Load capacity 3. To what height must the load be 6. Is horizontal load travel necessary?
• Reeving lifted? 7. How is the hoist to be controlled? Load capacity for reeving Product type and size Lifting speed

1/1 2/1 at 50 Hz
[kg] [kg] [m/min]
DC-Pro 1 8/2 80
THE LOAD SPECTRUM EXAMPLE: 80/100/125 DC-Pro 2 16/4 80
(in most cases estimated) can be evaluated Load capacity 250 kg DC-Pro 5 24/6 80
according to the definitions below: Load spectrum from table Medium DC-Pro 2 8/2 160
160 DC-Pro 5 16/4 160
Lifting speed 8 m/min
1 Light Small partial load DC-Pro 5 24/6 160
Small dead load
Reeving 1/1 DC-Pro 2 8/2 200
Hoist units which are usually subject to
capacity

very small loads and only in exceptional Average hook path 4m 200 DC-Pro 5 16/4 200
Load

cases to maximum loads.

No. of cycles/hour 20 DC-Pro 10 24/6 200
Operating time 250 DC-Pro 2 8/2 250
Working time/day 8 hours
2 Medium Large partial load DC-Pro 5 16/4 250
250
Load capacity

Hoist units which are usually Medium partial load DC-Pro 10 24/6 250
subject to small loads but often to
Medium dead load DC-Pro 5 8/2 315
maximum loads.
315 DC-Pro 10 12/3 315
Operating time The average operating time per working day is DC-Pro 10 24/6 315
estimated or calculated as follows: DC-Pro 5 8/2 400
3 Heavy Heavy dead
400 DC-Pro 10 12/3 400
Load capacity

Hoist units which are usually subject to load

Operating 2 * average hook path * no. of cycles/h* working time/day DC-Pro 10 24/6 400
medium loads but frequently to =
time per day 60 * lifting speed
maximum loads. DC-Pro 5 8/2 500
Operating 2 * 4 * 20 * 8
= = 2.66 hours 500 DC-Pro 10 12/3 500
Operating time time/day 60 * 8
DC-Pro 10 24/6 500
4 Very heavy Very heavy DC-Pro 10 6/1.5 630
Load capacity

Hoist units which are usually dead load 630

subject to maximum or almost DC-Pro 10 12/3 630
For the medium load spectrum and an average daily
maximum loads. DC-Pro 10 6/1.5 800
operating time of 2.66 hours, the table shows group 2m+. 800
DC-Pro 10 12/3 800
Operating time For a load capacity of 250 kg, the diagram shows size DC-Pro 10 6/1.5 1,000
DC-Pro 2 – 250. 1,000 DC-Pro 15 8/2 1,000
DC-Pro 10 12/3 1,000
DC-Pro 10 8/2 1,250
1,250 DC-Pro 15 8/2 1,250
DC-Com chain hoist with 2 lifting speeds and electronic control
DC-Pro 16 12/3 1,250
Load capacity Chain hoist Hook path Lifting speed FEM/ISO Group Reeving Weight 1,250 DC-Pro 10 6/1.5 1,250
of mechanisms
from at 50 Hz at 60 Hz DC-Pro 15 8/2 1,600
[kg] Type/size [kg] 1,600
[m] [m/min] [m/min] DC-Pro 16 12/3 1,600
80 4m/M7 1,600 DC-Pro 10 6/1.5 1,600
DC-Com 1 8/2 9.6/2.4
100/125 3m/M6 2,000 DC-Pro 25 8/2 2,000
21
160 3m/M6 DC-Pro 10 6/1.5 2,000
2,000
DC-Com 2 6/ 1.5 7.2 /1.8 DC-Pro 15 4/1 2,000
200/250 2m/M5
1/1 2,500 DC-Pro 25 8/2 2,500
315 3m/M6 DC-Pro 10 4/1 2,500
DC-Com 5 4 4.5/ 1.1 5.4/1.3 27
400/ 500 2m/M5 2,500 DC-Pro 15 4/1 2,500
630 3m/M6 DC-Pro 16 6/1.5 2,500
DC-Com 10 4/1 4.8/ 1.2 47 DC-Pro 15 4/1 3,200
800/1,000 2m/M5 3,200
DC-Pro 16 6/1.5 3,200
1,250 3m/M6
DC-Com 10 4 /1 4.8/ 1.2 2/1 63 4,000 DC-Pro 25 4/1 4,000
1,600/2,000 2m/M5 5,000 DC-Pro 25 4/1 5,000

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and electronic control or conventional direct/contactor control (DC/CC) and integrated inverter control (DCS) or prepared for customer’s own control system (FC)

Load capacity Chain hoist Hook path Lifting speed Group of mecha- Reeving Weight Load capacity Chain hoist Hook path Lifting speed Group of Reeving Weight
nisms at 50/60 Hz mechanisms

from at 50 Hz at 60 Hz Min. – rated~ Max. ~ 8)

[kg] Type/size
[m] [m/min] [m/min]
FEM/ISO [kg] [kg] Type/size from [m] FEM/ISO [kg]
[m/min] [m/min]
DC-Pro 1 DCM-Pro 1 1)
DCM: 8/2 9.6/2.4 DCMS:
3 22 DCMS-Pro 11)
80 DC-Pro 2 DCM-Pro 21) 2.8 & 4.3 16/4 19.2/4.8 80 DCS-Pro 1 3 DCRS:
DCRS-Pro 11) 2.8 & 4.3
DC-Pro 5 3 24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 28
DC-Pro 1 8/2 9.6/2.4 100 DCS-Pro 1 3 0.15–30 30 4m/M7 25
22
100 DC-Pro 2 3 16/4 19.2/4.8 DCMS:
DCMS-Pro 11)
DC-Pro 5 24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 28 125 DCS-Pro 1 3 DCRS:
4m/M7 DCRS-Pro 11) 2.8 & 4.3
DC-Pro 1 DCM-Pro 11) DCM: 8/2 9.6/2.4
3 22
125 DC-Pro 2 DCM-Pro 21) 2.8 & 4.3 16/4 19.2/4.8 160 DCS-Pro 2 3
DC-Pro 5 3 24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 28
200 DCMS-Pro 21) DCMS: 0.15–16 30 2m+ 2)/M5+ 25
DC-Pro 2 8/2 9.6/2.4 22 DCS-Pro 2 3 DCRS:
250 DCRS-Pro 21) 2.8 & 4.3
160 3 16/4 19.2/4.8
DC-Pro 5 28
24/6 8)
28.8/7.2 DCS-Pro 5 0.08 – 8 15 2m+ 2)/M5+ 29
DC-Pro 2 DCM-Pro 2 1)
8/2 9.6/2.4 3m/M6 22
315
DCM: DCS-Pro 10 0.11–12 22 4m/M7 54
3
200 DC-Pro 5 DCM-Pro 51) 2.8 & 4.3 16/4 19.2/4.8 28
4m/M7 DCS-Pro 5 0.08 – 8 15 2m+ 2)/M5+ 1/1 29
DC-Pro 10 3 24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 48 400
DC-Pro 2 DCM-Pro 21) DCM: 8/2 9.6/2.4 2m+ /M5+ 2)
22 DCS-Pro 10 0.11–12 22 4m/M7 54
3
250 DC-Pro 5 DCM-Pro 51) 2.8 & 4.3 16/4 19.2/4.8 28 DCS-Pro 5 0.08 – 8 15 2m+ 2)/M5+ 29
1/1 500
DC-Pro 10 3 24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 48 0.11–12 22 4m/M7 54
DC-Pro 5 8/2 9.6/2.4 4m/M7 28 3
0.06–6 11 54
315 12/3 14.4/3.6 48 630 4m/M7
DC-Pro 10 0.11–12 22 59
24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 56
DC-Pro 5 8/2 9.6/2.4 3m/M6 28 DCS-Pro 10 0.06–6 11 54
400 12/3 14.4/3.6 4m/M7 48
800 3m/M6
DC-Pro 10 0.11–12 22 59
24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 3m/M6 56
0.06–6 11 2m+ 2)/M5+ 54
DC-Pro 5 8/2 9.6/2.4 2m+ 2)/M5+ 28
500 3 12/3 14.4/3.6 4m/M7 48 1,000 0.11–12 22 2m+ 2) 3)
/M5+ 59
DC-Pro 10
24/6 8) 28.8/7.2 2m+ 2)/M5+ 56 DCS-Pro 15 3 0.08–8 15 4m 4)/M7 74
6/1.5 7.2/1.8 48 0.04–4 7 1Am /M45)
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630 DC-Pro 10 4m/M7
12/3 14.4/3.6 56 DCS-Pro 10 3
1,250 0.06–6 11 4m/M7 2/1 68
6/1.5 7.2/1.8 48
800 DC-Pro 10 3m/M6 DCS-Pro 15 3 0.08–8 15 3m 3)/M6 1/1 74
12/3 14.4/3.6 56
6/1.5 7.2/1.8 2m+ 2)/M5+ 48 DCS-Pro 10 3 0.06–6 11 3m/M6 2/1 68
DC-Pro 10 1,600
1,000 12/3 14.4/3.6 2m+ 2) 3)/M5+ 56 DCS-Pro 15 3 0.08–8 15 2m+ 2) 6)/M5+ 1/1 74
DC-Pro 15 3 8/2 9.6/2.4 4m 4)/M7 71
DCS-Pro 10 3 0.06–6 11 2m+ 2) 3)
/M5+ 68
6/1.5 7.2/1.8 4m/M7 2/1 65 2,000
DC-Pro 10 3 DCS-Pro 15 3 4m 7)/M7 86
8/2 9.6/2.4 1Am /M4 5)
56
1,250
DC-Pro 15 8/2 9.6/2.4 3m /M6
4)
1/1 71 DCS-Pro 10 3 1Am /M45)
2/1 68
3 2,500 0.04–4 7
DC-Pro 16 12/3 14.4/3.6 3m 3)/M6 111 3m 4)/M6
DC-Pro 10 3 6/1.5 7.2/1.8 3m/M6 2/1 65 DCS-Pro 15 3 86
3,200 2m+ 2) 3)/M5+
1,600 DC-Pro 15 8/2 9.6/2.4 2m+ 2) 6)/M5+ 71
3 1/1
DC-Pro 16 12/3 14.4/3.6 2m+ 2) 5)/M5+ 111 1)
DCMS/DCRS-Pro only with electronic control, 2) 2m+ corresponds to 1,900 hours at full load, 3) Chain drive FEM 1Am to DIN EN 818-7,
4)
Chain drive FEM 2m to DIN EN 818-7, 5) Chain drive FEM 1Cm to DIN EN 818-7, 6) Chain drive FEM 1Bm to DIN EN 818-7, 7) Chain drive FEM 3m to DIN EN 818-7
DC-Pro 10 3 6/1.5 7.2/1.8 2m+ 2) 3)/M5+ 65 8)
Max. lifting speed in the partial load range/without load
2/1
2,000 DC-Pro 15 4/1 4.8/1.2 4m 7)/M7 83
3
DC-Pro 25 8/2 9.6/2.4 2m+ 2) 1/1 113
DCBS chain hoist with balancer function and variable lifting speed
DC-Pro 10 3 1Am 5)/M4 65
4/1 4.8/1.2
DC-Pro 15 2/1 83 Max. load Chain hoist Lifting height Lifting speed Group of Reeving Weight
2,500 3m/M6
DC-Pro 16 3 6/1.5 7.2/1.8 110 capacity at 50/60 Hz mechanisms
DC-Pro 25 8/2 9.6/2.4 1Am/M4 1/1 113 Min. – rated~ Max. ~ 8)
[kg] Type/size from [m] FEM/ISO [kg]
DC-Pro 15 4/1 4.8/1.2 2m+ 2) 3)/M5+ 83 [m/min] [m/min]
3,200 3 2/1
DC-Pro 16 6/1.5 7.2/1.8 2m+ 2) 6)/M5+ 110
4,000 2m+ 2)/M5+ 125 DCBS-Pro 1 0.15–30 30 4m/M7
DC-Pro 25 3 4/1 4.8/1.2 2/1 125 4.3 3m/M6 1/1 29
5,000 1Am/M4 2m+/M5+
250 DCBS-Pro 2 0.15–16 16
1)
DCM-Pro only with electronic control, 2) 2m+ corresponds to 1,900 hours at full load, 3) Chain drive FEM 1Am to DIN EN 818-7, 4) Chain drive FEM 2m to DIN EN 818-7,
5)
Chain drive FEM 1Cm to DIN EN 818-7, 6) Chain drive FEM 1Bm to DIN EN 818-7, 7) Chain drive FEM 3m to DIN EN 818-7, 8) Only with operating limit switch for lifting motion

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