ELECTRIC WINCHES

Electric winches can only be used by professionals trained in this type of operation. They have the ability to control the charging and cooling time of the unit.

Electric hoists have a higher lifting capacity than manual hoists but heat up quickly under load. To avoid overheating the winch, Levage Manutention recommends that you choose a winch model with a higher pulling capacity than your desired capacity.

Electric winches have safety and cable winding options that can be ordered from our customer service department. In a lifting situation, a limit switch, a secondary safety brake and an electronic load limiter are mandatory.

These motorised winches offer solutions for simple tasks such as operating chandeliers during maintenance work or opening hatches and doors. We also offer winch models for more complex operations in industry and construction with heavier loads.

How to choose an electric winch?

As with manual winches, the choice of your device will depend primarily on the type of application you wish to carry out. Electric winches are larger and require a power source, they are not portable.

The capacity of the winch is an important consideration, this is the maximum capacity the winch can lift and is expressed in kilos. As mentioned earlier, for electric winches we advise you to choose a higher pulling capacity than desired to avoid overheating.

Secondly, the pulling speed depends on the winch motor. A powerful motor will increase the pulling speed but will use more energy and load time. Also, the heavier the load, the slower the speed.

Finally, the choice of cable or rope is another matter. A steel rope will be stronger during a lifting operation but is dangerous if it breaks. A rope is less resistant to heat and friction but gives a higher performance.

Levage Manutention offers you electric winches from leading brands at the best value for money. Choose between Huchez winches, a true reference in the world of lifting.

For more information on electric winches, their use and maintenance, please contact our customer service, they will answer all your questions. You can also consult our blog, where you will find all our advice on electric hoists.

Mobile cranes, ideal for indoor use. The mobile jib crane can lift loads ranging from 150 kg to 500 kg with a radius of action of around two metres. The mobile jib crane can be moved by means of all-terrain wheels, which allow it to move on any type of ground. The most commonly used model is the mobile jib crane with a triangular boom with a hollow profile that adapts to workshop conditions.

Drum cranes are the most common cranes, especially in the industrial sector. This type of crane is designed to move very heavy loads of up to several tonnes. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. The jib crane is fixed with chemical anchors or with anchor rods and concrete blocks. The jib cranes are available with a triangular or inverted jib with a rotation range of 270° to 360° and a reach of up to 9 metres.

The wall-mounted jib cranes are equipped with a triangular or inverted jib, which reduces the headroom. The wall-mounted jib crane has the option of being motorised or manual with a 180° rotation. The wall-mounted jib cranes are suitable for individual use and avoid clutter in the work area. The lifting capacity of this type of jib crane ranges from 150kg to 4 tonnes with a standard reach of up to 8000mm.

To choose the right jib crane for your lifting application, you need to:

Know the environment in which you want to install your jib crane. This will allow you to choose between a fixed jib crane, a mobile jib crane or a wall-mounted jib crane.

Know the load you wish to lift with the crane. The weight will allow you to choose the necessary lifting capacity.

Know the maximum height and reach required to lift the load.

Know the type of jib crane you want : you can choose between an electric jib crane or a manual jib crane.

A design office is at your disposal to meet your lifting needs for your cranes and gantries. The design office will draw up an estimate according to your request. For further information, please contact our customer service.