Hazardous Environment Hoists
Specialized hazardous environment hoists are indispensable for carrying out tasks safely and ensuring compliance with laws and standards. Ensuring safety in demanding and risky settings is paramount for the seamless functioning of various businesses and sectors. These environments can potentially endanger both materials and personnel. Whether it’s within a chemical plant, petrochemical facility, or steel-making plant, hazardous conditions are present.
SH Ex Wire Rope Hoist
The STAHL Explosion-proof Ex wire rope hoists and SHW 8 Ex winches stand out as top-tier safety technology in the market, catering to a range of industries including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, power supply, shipbuilding, offshore, and LNG. These programs are built upon the solid foundation of our standard wire rope hoists and SHW winches, ensuring consistency and reliability. Compliance with rigorous ATEX directives and IECEx regulations for mechanical and electrical explosion protection is guaranteed.
Lodestar Classic Clean Room
The CM Lodestar Classic Clean Room electric chain hoist provides performance tailored for clean rooms, from basic wipe-down to full wash-down setups. The Lodestar ensures reliability and consistency across diverse tasks, with features like stainless steel load chains and sealed, weather-proof construction. Choose from various capacities and customizations to meet your specific needs.
Hazardous Environment Hoist Specifications
| Specification | ST Ex Chain Hoist | SH Ex Wire Rope Hoist | CM Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist |
| Industry | Chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, power supply, shipbuilding, offshore, LNG | Chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, power supply, shipbuilding, offshore, LNG | Various industrial applications |
| Explosion Protection | Full high-quality explosion protection | Full high-quality explosion protection | Full high-quality explosion protection |
| Gear Box Lubrication | Lifetime grease-lubricated | Lifetime grease-lubricated | Lifetime grease-lubricated |
| Motor | Heavy duty | Heavy duty | Heavy duty rated motors |
| Optional Features | Custom | Custom | Double DC Brake, AC Electrical Brake, Variable speed drive (VFD), Rotatable limit switch, Black phosphate or stainless steel load chain, Metal and stainless steel chain containers. |
| Clean Room Adaptability | yes | yes | yes |
| Certification | ATEX, IECEx | ATEX, IECEx | CSA/US National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) |
| Additional Information | International specialist for explosion protection technology, Extensive range for various zones | International specialist for explosion-proof crane technology, Cable pull programs and winch program available | Ideal for high duty cycles and tough applications, Documented RoHS compliance, Shipped in boxes made of recycled material |
Regulations
Each of these systems meet the standards laid out in the AISC Steel Construction Manual, OSHA 1910.179, ANSI B30.11, AWS D1.1/D1.6 and CMAA 74. For hazardous environment equipment, systems also meet the regulatory requirement for the EU (ATEX), the certification requirement IECEx and/or CSA/US National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) requirements.
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Periodic inspections based on crane use (see CSA B167-16), done by accredited inspectors is required by law.
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