Mini air hoists increase speeds by 20%
JD Neuhaus worked with end users to develop its new Mini series of air hoists.
The manufacturer says this has resulted in an ‘extraordinarily compact and innovative’ lifting device with an integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) sensor and service app.
Emphasis was placed on reducing the end-user’s total cost of ownership (TCO) of the hoist. Reliable processes in the working sequence contribute to increased efficiency, achieved for 100% of the active operation time, by extending the service life significantly. The new Mini is said to be available around the clock (365/24/7).
The new hoists also sees improvements in sensitive, continuous control of hoisting and lowering speeds.
The Mini 500 achieves a 20% increase over speeds achieved by the previous model. Additionally, the maximum speed can also be adjusted without losing power at a given load capacity, meaning loads are even better protected when necessary, without compromising speed control.
New control lines bundled in one hose provide more operating comfort by keeping the lines from twisting during operation.
Work can be performed directly on the lifting device without removing it from the beam, reducing downtime during operation.
With the NFC chip, the operator can access device-specific information and documentation on their smartphone as long as they have downloaded the JDN service app. This saves time and means documents are available digitally.
The number of operating hours until the legally required general overhaul of the Mini has been doubled, allowing the new Mini to stay in operation for 800 hours.
The developers at JDN also had some things up their sleeves when it came to flexibility: A standardised “interface” for using various types of hooks, now available in steel and stainless steel. A load jacket and chain made of stainless steel and a motor casing of uncoated cast aluminium make the Mini perfect for use in fields such as the food industry.
The Mini offers safety features that are unique the world over including, upon customer request, optional fall supports for both the lifting and lowering phases, capable of holding the maximum capacity of a hoist should it come free of the supporting structure. In addition, the new limit stop offers another safety feature, switching off the hoist and lowering movement as soon as the bumper touches the stop valve. This slows the movement and keeps the chain from getting overloaded. These and other new safety features enhance occupational safety significantly and minimise safety hazards and wear risks.
The Mini is available in four carrying capacities, 125kg, 250kg, 500kg and 980kg.
The new Mini hoist will be premiered at LogiMAT 2018, taking place on 13-15 March in Stuttgart, Germany. Hall 7, stand C61
