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FullSharp installed a 500 kg steel rail hung from the plant ceiling together with a 500 kg electric hoist, for half-ton loads that are too heavy to lift by hand and too slow to move by forklift. The hoist lifts at the push of a button and the trolley rolls along the rail, carrying the load point to point without taking any floor space.
Half-ton loads can no longer be lifted by hand, and calling in a forklift each time means waiting and needing a wide aisle. Many spots in the plant are also too tight for a forklift to reach. Building a standing crane with columns would eat up floor space that's already limited.
FullSharp installed a 500 kg steel rail suspended from the ceiling together with an electric hoist of the same capacity. The hoist lifts and lowers electrically at the push of a button, and the trolley runs along the rail so the load travels straight from one point to another with no intermediate handling.
A 500 kg electric hoist suspended from a steel rail mounted on the factory ceiling.
Equipment Installed
- 500 kg steel rail: a steel rail hung from the roof structure, rated for half a ton and running the length of the plant.
- 500 kg electric hoist: lifts and lowers via an electric motor, controlled with a pendant, at a steady speed.
- Rail trolley: wheels rolling inside the rail, pushed by hand or driven electrically as needed, running smoothly.
- Suspension and rail end stops: hanger rods sized to the load, with stops at both ends so the trolley cannot run off the rail.
Key Specifications
- Rail load capacity500 kg
- Electric hoist load capacity500 kg
Benefits for the Factory
Covers the whole work area
The rail runs the length of the plant, so every machine along the route falls within reach.
No floor space used
The entire system hangs from the ceiling, keeping carts and walkways below unchanged.
No waiting for a forklift
Workers lift and lower loads on their own, with no need to call for a forklift mid-shift.
Actual Installation Photos
Click a photo to enlarge. Gallery of 21 photos taken on site.
Suitable Applications
- Machine shops lifting heavy billets, molds, and assemblies
- Machine and equipment assembly areas
- Material warehouses needing a fixed retrieval route
- Maintenance and repair stations in the plant
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Frequently asked questions
How can I lift 500 kg loads without a forklift?
A ceiling-mounted rail with an electric hoist is a good option. It reaches tight spots a forklift cannot enter, needs no wide aisle and moves the load straight from one point to another along the rail.
Why choose a ceiling rail instead of a standing crane?
A standing crane needs columns and floor space that many plants do not have. A rail hung from the roof structure keeps the floor clear, provided the structure can carry the load. FullSharp checks this during the site survey.
What loads suit a 500 kg rail hoist?
It is used for heavy billets, molds and assemblies in machine shops, and for machine and equipment assembly areas where parts up to half a ton are lifted many times a day.
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Installation Consulting for Your Factory
FullSharp checks the roof structure and calculates the load at each hanging point before finalizing the rail route. We also review the power supply, required lift height, and operator standing positions. Contact FullSharp to schedule a survey date.