Electric Chain Hoists VK Series
Electric Chain Hoists VK Series
Electric Chain Hoists VK Series
VK SERIES
Innovation by Tradition
Innovation by tradition
VHT Varese Hoisting Technology S.r.l., for the long experience of its engineers of
technical design and production in lifting equipment, is able to offer in the worlds market
the most modern technical-technological compendium, reliable and economical,
relating to lifting equipment as standard.
The electric chain hoists VK series, for capacity from 125 to 2.000 kg, are designed
and manufactured using cutting-edge design techniques, which use a 3D CAD system
integrated with finite element methods. The rigorous life and reliability testing, which
the electric chain hoists VK are submitted in the modern experience department
specifically set up at the VHT, assure compliance to the standard rules and project data,
within highest quality standard.
VHT Varese Hoisting Technology S.r.l. produces, in a highly serialized way, electric
chain hoists VK, with the benefit of industrialized production processes controlled by a
quality system conducted according to UNI EN ISO 9001:2000
A RIGOROUS
PROCESS CONTROL
The electric chain hoists VK series, for capacity from 125 to 2000 kg, are
machine generally used to lift an unguided load by means of a hook or handling
accessories suitable for the purpose.
The trolleys VT series, electric or manual, suitable to run on a beam, when
combined with a hoist ensures the integrated handling of lifting and horizontal
movements of the load.
The electric chain hoists VK series with related trolleys VT series can be
fitted on monorails or can constitute the lifting unit of other machines in which they
have been incorporated in lifting, such as: jib cranes, bridges crane, etc.
The electric chain hoists VK series are also used for lift loads in a fixed position.
All the electric chain hoists VK series, for capacity from 125 to 2000 kg,
besides being characterized by a modern and compact design that ensures
maximum use of hook travel, are designed exclusively to a single fall of the chain.
This solution provides maximum safety for the operator because, due to the
absence of the transmission reel in the hook block, completely eliminate all
potential causes of hazards due to possible kinking of the chain. Moreover, for the
absence of transmission reels in the execution to a single fall of the chain, the wear
of the chain itself is reduced to a minimum with the increase of its life. This leads
to an important reduction of maintenance costs and to the highest functional
reliability.
Safety and Reliability = 3 years warranty from the delivery date.
Standard executions:
Fixed configuration, suspended with eyebolt or hook
on request;
Hoist with manual trolley, the horizontal movement is
done by pushing of the load;
Hoist with electric trolley, the horizontal movement is
done by an electric motor and is controlled by the hoist
push button panel.
Reference frame:
The electric chain hoists VK series and related trolleys VT series are comply to
the Essential Requirements of Safety in attachment I of the Community Directive
2006/42/CE and are, therefore, provided with EC Declaration of Conformity of Annex
IIA and CE marking in Annex III of the Directive.
REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE
In addition, electric chain hoists VK and related trolleys VT comply with the Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Reference frame:
In the design and assembling of the electric chain hoists VK series and related trolleys
VT series, were taken into consideration the following main technical standards and
regulations:
EN ISO 12100:2010 Essentials principles for design concepts
EN ISO 13849-1:2008 Parts of control systems related to safety
EN 818-7:2008 Thin tolerance chain for hoists
EN 13135-1:2010 Lifting equipment - Part 1 Electro technical equipment
EN 13135-2:2010 Lifting equipment - Part 2 Equipment not electro technical
EN 12077-2:2008 Limiting and indicating devices
EN 13001-1:2009 Lifting equipment General criteria for design - Part 1
General principles and Requirements
EN 13001-2:2011 Lifting equipment General criteria for design - Part 2
Loads actions
EN 13001-3-1:2012 Lifting equipment general criteria for design - Part 3-1
Stress limit
EN 14492-2:2009 Lifting equipment - Part 2: Electric hoists
EN 60204-32:2008 Safety of the electric equipment of lifting machines
EN 60529:1997 IP enclosures
ISO 4301-1:1988 Classification of lifting equipment.
DIN 15400 choice of the lifting hooks Mechanical properties and capacities
DIN 15401 Choice of the lifting point hooks
FEM 1.001/98 Calculation of the lifting equipment
FEM 9.511/86 Classification of the mechanisms
FEM 9.671/88 Choice of the chains
FEM 9.683/95 Choice of lifting and traverse motors
FEM 9.755/93 Periods of safe work
FEM 9.761/93 Overload devices
FEM 9.941/95 Controls symbols
Enclosure and insulation of electrical components:
Service group
Hoist speed
of the mechanisms
Main speed
(fast polarity - 2 poles)
Auxiliary speed
= of main speed
(slow polarity - 8 poles)
60 %
40 %
20 %
10
20
30
40
50
60
10
20
30
40
50
60
10
20
30
40
50
60
Average run
( Ce )
4 m/min
7,2
3,6
2,4
1,8
1,45
1,2
4,8
2,4
1,6
1,2
0,95
0,8
0,6
0,3
0,2
0,15
0,12
0,1
of the hook
8 m/min
14,4
7,2
4,8
3,6
2,9
2,4
9,6
4,8
3,2
2,4
1,9
1,6
1,2
0,6
0,4
0,3
0,25
0,2
16 m/min
28,8
14,4
9,6
7,2
5,8
4,8
19,2
9,6
6,4
4,8
3,8
3,2
2,4
1,2
0,8
0,6
0,5
0,4
(m)
with main
speed of:
2 x Cm x C/h x Ti
60 x V
CA = C/h x Ti x G/year x A
where: Cm = Real lifting height ( m ) Its the average of the used lifting height
C/h = Operating cycles ( N cycles per hour ) Its the number of complete
up/down operations per hour
Ti = Hoist running time ( hours ) Its the hoist running time in the whole day
V = Lifting speed ( m/min ) Its the distance covered by the load in a minute
A = Years of service ( N years ) Its the number of years, not less than 10 , for
which the life of the machine is calculated
In relation to the Loading rate ( Q ) and the Average daily running time ( Tm ) is determined
the service group FEM/ISO.
Operating cycles and life of the mechanisms in relation to the Loading rate ( Q ), the Average daily running time ( Tm ) and the Service Group FEM/ISO
Correlation between the Loading rate according to standard EN 13001-1 and Service groups FEM 9.511/86 (ISO 4301-1:1986)
Loading rate ( Q )
According to standard
EN 13001-1
% of max. load
(% use of the
capacity)
Operating cycles
Lifetime
Average daily
Operating cycles
Lifetime
of the hoist
of the hoist
( hours )
running time
Tm ( hours )
of the hoist
of the hoist
( hours )
Tm ( hours )
Q0
50.000
> 16
100.000
> 16
Q1
25.000
> 8 16
50.000
> 16
Q2
12.500
>48
25.000
> 8 16
Q3
6.300
>24
12.500
>48
Q4
3.200
>12
6.300
>24
Q5
1.600
> 0.5 1
3.200
>12
(n)
(n)
The type of electric chain hoist VK series is selected, in the table CHARACTERISTICS
AND TECHNICAL DATA, according the capacity of the hoist as well as other factors,
determined or calculated, that characterize the intended use (Loading rate, Average
daily running time and Service Group FEM/ISO)
Example:
Average of the loads to be lift: 300 kg
Average of the used lifting height: 1,5 m
Maximum load: 500 kg
Tm =
2 x Cm x C/h x Ti
60 x V
2 x 1,5 x 20 x 8
60 x 4
= 2 hours
Average daily
running time
Reduction gear: designed to allow the maximum lifting height of the hook, is designed
to withstand to fatigue and wear for the whole lifetime expected by the selected service
groups FEM/ISO (2m/M5 or 3m/M6). The gear has parallel axes, with heat shrink between
pinions/shafts and their crowns, it is totally closed and contained in boxes in cast light
alloy. The cylindrical gears with helicoidally teeth are thermally treated and made of
highly resistant steel. The gears are mounted on spherical bearings and are lubricated
for life in an oil bath.
Suspension eye: made in hot-pressed carbon steel, is fixed by two steel pins to the hoist
body easily inspected but such us to prevent removal accidental leakage. The suspension
eye, as provided with fixing holes and eyebolt, allows both the rigid suspension of the
hoist by means of the two holes, or by means of the oscillating eyebolt.
The hook suspension version is available on request.
the load sprocket. Due by its location can adjusts the position of the hook in ascent and
descent independent by the hook action and in this case is free by risk of accidental
collision with the hook or the load.
Electrical controls: for activate the ascent and descent functions and , when provided ,
the right and left functions of the electric trolley. Is designed and made in comply with the
standard EN 60204-32, while the choice of the components is comply with the standard
EN 60947-5-1.
The electrical control, fixed in suitable sites into the hoist or, when provided, on the trolley
motor, includes:
the auxiliary circuits in low voltage 110 V in CA powered by mono-phase
transformer;
the power circuits (power supply and motors) suitable for three-phases in CA
max. 500 V;
the equipotential earth circuit;
the mono-phase transformer for the power supply of the low voltage circuit, in
comply with the standard EN 61558-1;
the general line contactor designed in AC2;
the contactors for motor power control, designed AC3, with electric and mechanic
block between opposite functions
the contactors for polarity change in case of hoists and trolley with two speeds;
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the protections of the main and auxiliary circuits of the transformer, included in
the transformer itself;
the terminal block for the connections of the auxiliary and power circuits;
the glands for the entry and exit of all the users (main power, motors, push button
panel, limit switches), equipped with minimum grade protection IP 55, in comply
with the standard EN 60529;
the box covers are in shockproof thermoplastic self-extinguishing material,
equipped of gasket in order to guarantee the grade protection IP 55 of the
controls, in comply with the standard EN 60529.
Push button panel: with its relative cable is equipped by:
ergonomic shape easily gripping, equipped with controls of immediate access
requiring low operating forces;
external protection box made in shockproof thermoplastic self-extinguishing
material , waterproof with protection grade IP 67, in comply with the standard
EN 60529;
function buttons with kept action, protect against the accidental control, with
electric block and functions remarkable by symbolism in comply with the
regulation FEM 9.941/95;
emergency stop, in comply with the standards EN 418 and EN 60947-5-1, made
with a red mushroom-head button which using an intentional release action puts
the control circuit in the forward position;
multipolar electric cable, fire retardant type comply with the standard CEI 20 22 II,
is equipped with tear proof metallic parts for the push button panel suspension.
Trolleys VT series: suspend the electric chain hoist VK series and permit its
movement along a monorail beam with the horizontal travel of the load.
The trolleys run on the lower flanges of the beam and are adjustable for flange width.
Their plates are made in steel plates cut with laser and then bend-pressed. Their design
include stirrups to prevent drop or derailing
The trolley plates including, as standard, of buffers with high energy absorbing.
The trolleys are available in two different executions:
The hand pushed trolley type VT-S, is equipped by:
Idle wheels, rotating on permanently lubricated ball bearings that can be:
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Speed
2)
2m (M5)
(kg)
Tipe of movement:
3m (M6)
(m/min)
Type
Power 1)
(kW)
Type
Power 1)
(kW)
8,0
K2AV1S
0,18
8,0/2,0
K2AV1D
0,18/0,04
16,0
K2AR1S
0,37
K3AR1S
0,75
16,0/4,0
K2AR1D
0,37/0,09
K2AR1D
0,75/0,18
4,0
K2CN1S
0,18
4,0/1,0
K2CN1D
0,18/0,04
8,0
K2CV1S
0,37
K3CV1S
0,75
8,0/2,0
K2CV1D
0,37/0,09
K3CV1D
0,75/0,18
16,0
K3CR1S
0,75
K4DR1S
1,5
16,0/4,0
K3CR1D
0,75/0,18
K4DR1D
1,5/0,36
4,0
K2DN1S
0,37
K3DN1S
0,75
4,0/1,0
K2DN1D
0,37/0,09
K3DN1D
0,75/0,18
8,0
K3DV1S
0,75
K4DV1S
1,5
8,0/2,0
K3DV1D
0,75/0,18
K4DV1D
1,5/0,36
16,0
K4DR1S
1,5
16,0/4,0
K4DR1D
1,5/0,36
4,0
K3EN1S
0,75
K4EN1S
1,5
4,0/1,0
K3EN1D
0,75/0,18
K4EN1D
1,5/0,36
8,0
K4EV1S
1,5
8,0/2,0
K4EV1D
1,5/0,36
4,0
K4FN1S
1,5
4,0/1,0
K4FN1D
1,5/0,36
Hand-pushed
Electric
Type S
Type M
TS1
TE2
Motor power 1) ( kW )
Of the electric trolley Type M to:
1 Speed2)
2 Speed2)
8 m/min
16 m/min
16/4 m/min
0,09
0,18
0,18/0,04
125
250
12
500
TS3
TE3
TS2
TE2
TS3
TE3
1000
2000
1)
2)
A
=
1)
Size
hoist
VK series
(kg)
255
425
340
140
155
45
106
149
385
70
27
32
15
30
14
31
300
475
400
165
190
45
128
172
410
70
30
30
18
30
14
48
340
560
490
200
240
56
145
195
585
90
36
34
25
35
20
75
weight
Choice of the chainbox and relative overall dimensions in function of the lifting height
Chain data
( in agreement with
EN 818-7 )
Size
hoist
Size 1
Size 2
Weight
Lifting
height
(mm)
(kg/m)
(m)
(m)
(m)
(m)
5x15
0,58
42
45
180
12
70
99
225
24
77
174 270
48
85
219 310
7x21
1,16
32
10
180
60
64
225
12
87
139 270
24
95
184 310
10x28
2,42
90
50
12
97
95
x pitch
Lifting
Dimensions
(mm)
height
Lifting
Size 4
each meter
VK series
Dimensions
(mm)
Size 3
Dimensions
(mm)
height
Lifting
Dimensions
(mm)
height
270
310
1)
Size
Trolley
VT series
hoist
VK series
Movement
Type
X2)
max
Thickness
max
(kg)
Hand-push
TS1
244
90
16
60
-27
80
371
22
22
58
400
16
36
electric
TE2
346
134
67
110
24
80
380
28
300
64
400
16
65
Hand-push
TS1
244
90
-6
60
-50
80
431
22
22
58
400
16
53
TS2
346
134
45
110
80
440
28
28
64
400
16
59
electric
TE2
346
134
45
110
80
440
28
300
64
400
16
82
Hand-push
TS3
386
159
48
118
-2
100
550
36
36
82
400
19
97
electric
TE3
386
159
48
118
-2
100
550
36
308
82
400
19
103
Width
min
Weight 1)
Hoist
+Trolley
13
Capacity
(kg)
125
250
500
250
500
1000
500
1000
2000
14
1)
Trolley
VT
type
series
Overall dimensions
(mm)
(n)
TS1
80
14
395
TE2
80
15
466
TS1
80
14
701
TE2
80
15
773
TS1
80
14
1315
TE2
80
15
1386
TS1
80
14
743
TE2
80
15
814
TS1
80
14
1356
TE2
80
15
1427
TS2
80
15
2597
TE2
80
15
2654
TS3
100
20
1464
TE3
100
20
1528
TS3
100
20
2690
TE3
100
20
2754
TS3
100
20
5143
TE3
100
20
5207
Size
hoist
a
b
R max. = Maximum reaction on single wheel calculated considering a dynamic coefficient of di 1,15
3
4
Trolley
VT
Nominal current
Starting current
(kW)
In (A)
Ia (A)
0,18
1,0
3,4
0,18/0,04
0,9/0,8
0,37
1,4
0,37/0,09
1,3/0,9
Power factor
Fuses
Size or Type
2
Hoist
VK
Installed power
TE2
TE3
(A)
wires
(mm2)
Length max.
(m)
0,78
1,5
100
3,1/1,4
0,75/0,6
1,5
100
4,9
0,77
1,5
100
4,7/1,6
0,75/0,58
1,5
100
cos.
0,75
2,3
8,2
0,79
1,5
100
0,75/0,18
2,1/1,6
7,7/2,9
0,77/0,62
1,5
100
1,5
3,7
13,5
0,82
1,5
70
1,5/0,36
3,5/1,9
12,8/3,1
0,8/0,62
1,5
70
0,09
0,8
2,4
0,65
1,5
100
0,18
0,9
2,7
0,74
1,5
100
0,18/0,04
0,9/0,7
2,6/1,2
0,72/0,6
1,5
100
Note: data referred to motors with supply voltage of 400V and frequency of di 50Hz
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