Heavy duty lever hoists
3rd Quarter 2011
News & events
Becker Engineering’s Kito L5 series lever hoists ensure safe and efficient operation in heavy duty applications. The design has been enhanced to include an overload limiter that prevents the hoist from excessive overload lifting.
New features improve the operator’s safety and increase the durability. In the event of excessive overload lifting, the overload limiter is automatically activated and the lever slips, preventing injury or damage. Another advantage of this low headroom series is the reduced size and weight that allows effortless handling and storage while being much stronger hoist than previous models. It is also easier to use, even in confined working spaces.
There are seven units in the series, with capacities from 0,8 T to 9 T. The standard lift is 1,5 m, but non-standard lifts are also available.
Kito hoists are manufactured from high grade alloy steel with solid construction and increased material thickness for a high strength frame. Nickel coated DIN approved Grade 100 (1 000 N/mm²) load chains have been introduced for improved resistance against corrosion and wear and the design of the hook latches has been improved to ensure the tight engagement of latch and hook to ensure operator safety. A new shape and thicker material creates a strong lever handle and cap nuts fasten the gear case and brake cover, protecting the screw from damage and enabling easy maintenance when necessary.
Kito’s original free chain adjusting mechanism improves working efficiency and safeguards against inadvertent freewheeling under load. The reliable mechanical brake system incorporates two dry, asbestos-free brake pads and four braking surfaces and for enhanced safety, two brake pawls are standard.
For more information contact George McMaster, Becker Engineering,+27 (0)11 617 6300, [email protected], www.za.becker-mining.com
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