FullSharp installed a 5T rail with a 200 kg rated load along a long production line and fitted 11 hoists on the same rail, one for each section. Each station uses its nearest hoist so nobody waits, and with everything overhead the floor stays free for workbenches instead of separate lifting equipment at every station.

A long production line with multiple stations all needing to lift material, each working a short section at a time. With only a single lifting point, the stations have to wait on each other and the line's rhythm slows down. Giving each station its own equipment, on the other hand, uses up floor space and adds cost.

FullSharp installed a 5T rail (200 kg rated load) running the length of the line, fitted with 11 hoists along the same rail. Each station uses the nearest hoist, so no one has to wait. With everything overhead, the entire floor is left free for workbenches.

5T Overhead Rail with 11 Hoists on the Same Line

5T overhead rail fitted with 11 hoists serving multiple stations on one production line.

Equipment Installed

  • 5T steel rail: runs the full length of the work line, 200 kg rated load at every lifting point.
  • 11 hoists on the line: allocated by station position, each hoist serving a fixed section.
  • Trolley for each hoist: runs smoothly within the rail, pushed lightly by hand within the station's section.
  • Suspension rods and truss brackets: multiple suspension points along the line, distributing load evenly to the roof structure.
  • Section end stops: keep each hoist within its station's section of the line, preventing collisions.

Key Specifications

  • Rail code5T steel rail
  • Rated load200 kg
  • Hoists on the line11 units
  • Mounting typeCeiling-mounted
  • Installation photos2 photos

Benefits for the Plant

Multiple stations run at once

Each station has its own hoist, so there's no need to wait for a shared lifting point.

Lower overall cost

A single shared rail line replaces installing separate equipment for each station.

Flexible layout

Each hoist's position can be adjusted to match the actual workbench arrangement.

Actual Installation Photos

5T Overhead Rail with 11 Hoists on the Same Line - photo 1

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Suitable Applications

  • Multi-station assembly lines
  • Machining areas arranged along a long line
  • Packing lines with multiple lifting points
  • Mechanical, electronics, and packaging plants

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Frequently asked questions

Can several hoists share one overhead rail?

Yes. Here 11 hoists run on the same rail, each with its own trolley and assigned to a station section. FullSharp plans the allocation from the line layout.

Why not give each station its own lift?

Separate lifting equipment at each station uses floor space and adds cost. A shared overhead rail serves every station from above and leaves the floor for workbenches.

What load does each lifting point take?

The rail carries a 200 kg rated load at every lifting point. Each hoist trolley runs smoothly inside the rail and is pushed lightly by hand within its own section.

Consultation for Your Plant

FullSharp measures the line length, each station's position, and the roof structure to finalize the number of suspension points. Our engineers divide each hoist's operating section, then install, test-run the full line, and provide safe operating guidance.