ANTI SIDE-PULLING DEVICE

Side-Pulling Device Fig 1

ADVANCED SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

 

Cranes and hoists are designed for vertical lift only. Side pulling of loads causes damage to the hook block, ropes, sheaves, rope drum, guide, bearings, and the general structure. Associated with this is the increased accident potential due to misuse and the potential failure of limit switches and other associated safety items. With the Installation of the Liftco side-pulling prevention device, the dangerous practice of side-pulling of the load is eliminated. The crane/hoist can thus lift only vertically, as designed, increasing safety levels on the factory floor and reducing maintenance costs and wasteful downtime.

BENEFITS

 

  • Prevents side pulling on cranes and hoists
  • Offers various degrees of adjustment to accommodate different angles
  • Prevents dragging of loads
  • Protects rope guide, rope drum, and bearings
  • Easily fitted to any crane or hoist
  • Reduces down time
  • Substantial reduction in maintenance
  • As the rope guide is protected all limits remain operative preventing over-winding and unwinding of the rope
  • Prevents accidents and ensures much safer  working conditions
  • Available with a timer control panel to allow for isolation of both hoist & long or cross travel  

MATERIALS

LM4 high-grade aluminum and mild steel

 

SWITCHES

Microswitch manufactured to EC specifications up to operating voltage 220v AC

 

SIZE

A very compact unit normally fitted above the moving range of the bottom block so as not to interfere with the normal height of the lift

 

PAINTING

Degreased and pickled to remove scale then phosphated Powder coated and oven cured at 200°C

for 20 minutes to a dry film thickness of 150 microns

 

PLATING

All metal parts zinc plated silver for appearance and protection against rust

Anti Side Pulling Device Fig 2