500 kg Steel Rail and 500 kg Electric Hoist

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.

500 kg Steel Rail and 500 kg Electric Hoist, Ceiling-Mounted

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

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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

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.