Crane components

for standards cranes

2, boulevard de l’Industrie - B.P. 59 - 28501 Vernouillet cedex - France

Phone: (33) 02 37 38 95 95 - Fax: (33) 02 37 38 95 99
Internet : www.verlinde.com
Réf : 09 2002 333 UGB
 Complete range of components for standar

A large range
of crane components
•High quality and high performance standard crane components
•Enables you to build a complete single or double girder
crane in top running or underslung version

Components for single girder top running crane

dard cranes for load from 125 to 100 000 kg

Components for single girder underslung crane

Components for double girder crane

 Complete range of components for standar

End-carriage
Power supply and control
from external power
feeding line

Electric cubicle

Travelling motor
gear box

Power supply and

cable chain power

EUROBLOC VT

available Radio receiver

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Components for single girder

top running crane with power Electric cubicle
feeding line along the girder Crane Version with power feeding line along
the girder runway beam
Located along the beam
•The steel control panel is sealed (IP 55)
•Both the main switch, which is lockable and controlled
from the outside, and the circuit ON/OFF switch
Movable •Comply with all international standard.
control box
Crane Version with power feeding line
enclosed in cable chain
Located inside the electric chain hoist cubicle
Crane version with power feeding • The steel control panel is sealed (IP 55)
• Comply with all international standard
line along the girder • ON/OFF switch on radio remote control

Crane electri
in the hoist

Movable control box

•Moves along the crane and is indepen-
dant from the hoist. The mobile pendant Travelling motor
gear box
ensures a high level of safety for the
operator.
•The pendant comes with the plug.
•LCD display as option.
 Crane version with power feeding line
dard cranes for load from 125 to 100 000 kg enclosed in cable chain
Travelling motor gear box
•Quietly and smoothly start of the motor :
- 2 travelling speed
- variable travelling speed
Top running end-carriages
•Direct drive wheels
•Rubber buffer
•The end-carriages are fastened with a plate bolted onto the girder

Cable chain:
- easy maintenance
- reduce risk of hanging like with tradi-
End-carriage tional power feeding line

Components for single girder top

running crane with cable chain
power feeding line
y and control with
ower feeding line

Electric wire rope hoist

EUROBLOC VT electric wire rope hoist
Monorail trolley available in short or normal headroom.
Double girder trolley
- 2 lifting speed as standard.
- Variable travelling speed as standard.
- Hook approach , «C» dimensions and the «F» approach dis-
tance of the hoist are the smallest available on the market Crane version with power feeding line
- Overload device as standard. enclosed in cable chain
- Limit switches for hoisting and travelling

Options
•MT 2 (Electronic control and recording status of the hoist and
crane: SWP, time running, starts, overloads, temperature, load,
EUROBLOC VT
brake, etc.)
•Display with load indication on hoist, hook, control box or crane.
•Twin hoists.
Radio remote control.
The MICROMOTE remote control sys-
tems have been specifically designed
ectric cubicle built Radio remote control for use with EUROBLOC hoists and
oist VERLINDE crane components. Designed
for the most demanding industrial envi-
ronments, MICROMOTE remote con-
trolsystems are easy to use, flexible and
reliable.
MICROMOTE means improved operator
productivity and safety during hoisting
operations and savings made through
increased productivity and a reduction
in idle time.
Delivery as standard with horn on push
button box.
 EUROBL
Electric wire rope hoist for lo
Hoisting Motor and Brake

Designed specifically for lifting, the

2-speed hoisting motor comes with all the
necessary protections:
• Type IP 55 protection and F insulation
class.
• Bimetal sensor
• Cooling fins enlarged significantly to
encourage heat dissipation.

Hoisting drum High

lifetime

Safety
Travelling. Variable travelling speed for precise positioning of loads.
Wire rope. in galvanized steel as a standard, high safety factor (factor 4,6 -FEM
2m).
There is a special patent for drum assem- Electrical cubicle. The cover can be folded back so that you can store your tools
bly and drum rotation without ball bear- for maintenance (the cover has two steel safety wires to prevent it from falling).
ings. MT2. Electronic control of the recording of hoist solicitation status.
Advantage: this prevents grease and steel Electrical. Low voltage control for more safety.
particles from falling into the motor. Traverse wheels. The 4 steering wheels are fully streamlined for improved safety.
Hook and pulley block. Rotating hook and pulley block with safety latch.

Gear limit switches

Easy maintenance
Hoisting motor. Motor cooling increased by 30 % (tunnel effect)
Hoisting brake . The brake is tested for hoist longevity under normal use conditions.
Steering motor-reducer. Steering reducer with one rail and a permanently lubricated
connection.
Drum. The drum has been completely covered for better protection
Rope guide. Built “without spring” so that it can be more easily replaced during
maintenance.
Electrical cubicle. The wires go in and out by means of steel plugs that can be unbound and
The limit switch with 4 cams can be that are built into the case
accessed on the gear unit and is used MT2. Calculation of the SWP (Safe Working Period)
for managing the upper and lower limit
switches of the hook, switching from low Assembly is in modules, for easier management of spare parts for replacement
to high speed, and for managing phase Surface treatment. 2- component epoxy paint with 120 µ for greater protection
reversals.
BLOC®VT
r load from 800 to 100.000 kg
TMU
(Travelling motor unit)

The compact travel motor, which is espe-

cially designed for travelling in lifting
equipment, is equipped with a variable
speed system that is a standard equip-
Easy ment. Maximum speed range is 2 to 32
m/min. IP 55 protection.
service The motor is designed to ease any
necessary maintenance:
• “Intelligent” easy system for motor
positioning and assembly onto the trolley.
Ergonomics • The motor receives power from a single
plug that can be unbound easily.
Hook and pulley block. Ergonomical hook (area to grab and hold).
Push button box. Made with tinted polypropylene, grounded, with double
insulation, ergonomical (IP 65 protection). Optional load display available
Electrical cubicle. Located on the side of the hoist, easily accessible.
The open / close system uses a quick closure method.
Rope guide

Savings
Hoisting motor. 60 % operating factor and tropicalised as a standard for greater
longevity
Travelling motor. Tropicalised as a standard for greater longevity
Pulley block. The best «C» dimension on the market for optimal use of the size of your
buildings and optimal use of work areas
Travelling. Variable travelling speed to reduce wear on steering rollers
New rope guided system “very high
Load limiter. As ordered by the directive on “Machines” (required equipment). All
EUROBLOC VTs are equipped with a load limiter as a standard (safety measure in the event of performance” for difficult environments
hoist overload). For greater longevity
Hook and pulley block. Doesn’t take up much space, permanently lubricated rollers,
pulleys are in GGG cast iron, very resistant. A high pulley / wire rope diameter ratio gives the
wire rope greater longevity. MT2

High technology
Pulley block. Only a small shift of the pulley block for hoisting (lifting is almost perfectly
centred).
Rope guide. The guidance system does not get dirty, which allows for use in any type of
environment.
Drum. A very high wire rope / drum diameter ratio (twice as large as the standard one), which:
• Increases the longevity of the wire rope.
• Reduces the approach data of the hoist.
• Reduces the “C” approach data of the hook. EUROBLOC VT can be equipped with the
optional MONITOR 2 (Electronic control
Electrical case. Quite large, it is equipped with the speed variation module as a standard of the recording of the hoist’s tractive
Lifting gearbox. Direct impulse gearbox unit, helicoid toothed gears, permanently lubricated, effort states: SWP, time running, starts,
detector to prevent pressure overload. overloads, temperature, load, brake, etc.)
Optimal positioning of steering rollers. The 4 steering rollers equally share the load in
order to optimise your tracks
 Electric chain hoist for load
Gear box

Improved hoist compactness. Low noise

level while in use thanks to pinions lu-
bricated with plenty of grease and its
rectified and treated straight teeth.
Safety
Friction torque limiter. It guarantees
use of the hoist without overload.
Load wheel Lifting hook. Rotating hook made
with special steel, conforming to DIN
standards, with a safety latch.
Limit switch. Electric limit switch
for upper and lower limits, providing
save operation of the hoist (provided
as a standard feature on VL 16, 20
and 25).
Push button box. Very low
voltage command, 48 Volts,
emergency stop (large button).

5 or 6 pockets (depending on model), Savings

treated and rectified, machined in a Disk brake. Electro-magnetic, brake linings tested for longevity of the hoist within its use
single operation. group.
Load limiter. As a standard, all EUROCHAIN VLs are equipped with a torque limiter (Safety
feature to prevent hoist) For greater longevity.
Hoist body Treated surface. Two-component epoxy pain with 80 microns for better protection against
corrosive agents

Ergonomics
Push button box. Water-proof, IP 65 protection, with 2, 4 or 6 buttons.
Electrical cubicle. Located on the side of the hoist, easy to access.

Made with moulded injected aluminium,

making the hoist lighter, the fins on the
New
motor section provide good thermal
exchange. The chassis is painted with
one Coat of 2-component epoxy paint
technology
with 80 microns that is highly resistant
to corrosive agents.
oad from 60 up to 7 500 kg
Disk brake

High
safety

Electro-magnetic type with linings

material for hoist FEM groups lifetime,
designed for easy to access and simple
adjustment.
High technology
Chain guide. Ensures perfect Chain bag
positioning of the chain around load
wheel.
Electrical cubicle. Very spacious,
and equipped as a standard with an
electric plate that can be fitted with an
optional an hour time counter, etc...
Hoisting motor. Optional mono-
phase version available.
Load wheel. With 5 or 6 pockets for
better distribution of the load.
BGV C1 (VGB 70). Optional BGV C1
version available.

Moulded, steel or made out fabric,

adapted to lifting height (several ca-
pacities).

Easy maintenance
Hoisting motor. 1 or 2 speeds, speed ratio: HS /LS
Electric control panel
1/4 power of the motors with 0,2/0,5 to 3,5/0,9 kW, F
insulation class, IP 55protection. The motor is cooled by
means of thermal exchange.
Lifting chain. Zinc coated and calibrated, with high
tensile strength, treated (800 N/mm2). Special chains
available as option: reduced lubrication chain, stainless
chain, ...)

Quite large, built into the piece of

equipment, it contains all of the com-
ponent (plate, connectors, transformer,
etc.) and is easy to access for mainte-
nance purposes, IP55 protection.
 EUROLI
Electric belt hoist for load
Gear box

3 steps helical gear, life-lubricated

(semi-fluid grease), comprising O-ring
seals and lip seal at shaft end (BH2).

Safety
Travelling.
Lifting motor 2 traveling speeds
(20/5 m/min or
10/2,5 m/min
for BH2) for more accurate positioning
of your loads
Belt. Excellent ability to withstand attack by acids, immune to solvents,
rot-proof and fire retardant
Electrical cubicle. 48 V control. The cover is equipped with two anti-drop type steel
safety cables (BH2) or hinges (BH5).
Belt guide. high safety feature against side pulling and twisting effects during hoisting
movement.

2-speed motor, electromagnetic brake

Savings
featuring automatic wear compensa- Lifting motor. High operating factor ensuring longer service life.
tion. IP 55 protection. Class F insula- Hook block. Small “C” dimensions and hook “approaches”, enabling you to design your
tion. building to optimum size and make maximum use of the available working space.
Travel. Travelling motor with IP 55 protection and type F insulation, ensuring maximum service
Electric cubicle life.

Ergonomics
Push button box. With in-depth colored polypropylene with
double insulation and ergonomic design (IP 65 protection).

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•48V low voltage control.
•Printed circuit for standard voltage.
New sup
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•NFE 52070 standard
•Upper and lower limit switches
•Hoisting motor protected by thermal
technology of
Ge
sensors for
•IP 65-protected low voltage control push
button box.
LIFT BH
ad from 500 up to 5,000 kg
Lifting belt

High strength polyester belt.

Flame-retardant with good dimensional
High stability and excellent ability to main-
tain its strength after immersion in
boiling water.
safety Excellent ability to withstand attack by
acids.
immune to attack by solvents.
Rot-proof.
High technology BH5: Dynema belt (this belt has the
same characteristics as those of the
Hook block. The hook block moves verticaly during hoisting (hoisting is centred). BH2, with a greater safety factor).
Belt guide. No fouling of the guide system, whether used in any type of environment.
Drum. The very high ratio of the belt diameter/drum extends the service life of the belt. Hook block
Electrical cubicle. Generously dimensioned, comprising all electrical components as
standard.

Easy maintenance
Lifting motor. Improved cooling of the motor, thanks to its mounting position outside the
hoisting unit.
Motor, trolley gear box. Lifetime-lubricated travel gear box. Possibility of stainless steel hook block
Hoisting brake. The brake features automatic compensation of wear and is tested for the and hook.
service life of the hoist working under normal operating conditions.
Belt guide. “Springless” construction principle, making for easier replacement during mainte-
nance operations. Overload limiter
Electrical cubicle. Mounted on the front face (BH2) or rear face (BH5) of the hoist, featuring
ready access and openable by a snap-action system.

Stainless steel version

of electric belt hoist
for loads from 500 up to 5,000 kg
Power travelling trolley. Wheels, axes and diverter shea-
ves undergo anti-corrosion treatment to improve protection
against external sources of aggression. The side plates of the
trolley and spreader and the plates of the structure are hot
dipped galvanised. The side plates of the drum and the drum
support are hot dipped galvanised The hoist has a load limiter as standard
Hook block. Hook, lower cross head and bearing are in equipment, preventing hoisting in the
stainless steel, for applications in environments with a high level event of overloads (in compliance with
of relative humidity. the European “MACHINES” Directive).
Gear box. The gear box mounting is hot dipped galvanised
for anti-corrosion protection.
Electric wire rope hoist Complete range of components for standar
•Electric wire rope hoist from
EUROBLOC VT range.
•Hook approach , «C» dimensions and
the «F» approach distance of the
hoist are the smallest available on
the market
•2 hoisting speed.
•Variable travelling speed.
•Hoist available in short or normal
headroom trolley and double girder
trolley
•Overload device
•4 step gear limit switches
•Electric wire rope hoist available in
explosion proof and spark proof
version.

Electric chain hoist

•Electric chain hoist type EUROCHAIN
VL.
•Compact and high performance
hoist.
•Large range of hoisting speed availa-
ble.
•Electric trolleys fixed to hoist
•Hoist available in short or normal
headroom.
•Galnanized load chain
•Torque limiter
•Electric chain hoist available in
explosion proof and spark proof
version.

Electric belt hoist

•Electric belt hoist type EUROLIFT BH.
•Specialy designed for food and chemi-
cal industry…
•Electric trolleys fixed to hoist
•Electric trolleys with short headroom
as standard.
•Hight resistance polyester belt, Fire
retardant, maintains its strenght after
immersion in boiling water.
•Gear limit switches.
•Electric blet hoist available in
explosion proof and spark proof
version.
dard cranes for load from 125 to 100 000 kg Electric cubicle

Top running and underslung end-carriages

•Direct drive wheels
•Wheels available in spark proof version.
•The end-carriages are fastened with
a plate bolted onto the girder

•The amply-dimensioned steel control

panel is sealed (IP 55)
•Both the main switch, which is lockable
and controlled from the outside, and the
circuit ON/OFF switch
•Comply with all international standard.
•Electric cubicle available in
explosion proof version

Travelling motor gear box Movable control box

•Quietly and smoothly start of the motor
•2 travelling speed as standard :
large range of speed
•Available with travelling variable
speed motor
•Disc brake
•Requires only minimum maintenance
•Available in explosion proof version.

•Moves along the crane and is indepen-

dant from the hoist.
The mobile pendant ensures a high
level of safety for the operator.
•The pendant comes with the plug.
•Movable control box
available in explosion proof version
Options*
•Radio remote control type MICROMOTE.
•Frequency inverter system for hoisting and travelling type
VARIATOR.
•MT 2 (Electronic control and recording status of the hoist PVC Enclosed power feeding line
and crane: SWP, time running, starts, overloads, temperature,
load, brake, etc.)
•Optical and audible warning system during load moving
•Display with load indication on hoist, hook, control box or
crane.
•Clamshell and peel grab
•Twin hoists.

Crane kit power feeding line is available

enclosed in PVC track.
• Easy Installation.
• Requires only minimum maintenance

*Pictures given under reserve of modifications

 End-carriage joint plates

Top running single and double girder “TOP CONNECTION” Underslung single girder “TOP CONNECTION”

Top running single and double girder “MEDIUM CONNECTION” Underslung single girder “MEDIUM CONNECTION”

Top running single and double girder “LOW CONNECTION” Underslung single girder “LOW CONNECTION”

Standards and hoisting regulations

CE directive. Since 1st January 1995, the European Class of operation. According to FEM classification, two funda-
Machinery Directive 98/37 EEC obliges that machine mental criteria must be taken into account : the type of duty and
constructors ensure that their machinery complies the class
with certain reglementations, standards, national of duty (according to average daily operation time average
legislations and technical specifications. load).
Every VERLINDE product is CE labelled and is delivered with an ISO standard. Classes of operation can also be defined accord-
CE compliance certificate (annex IIA) or with an incorporation ing to ISO grouping (1Am = M4, 2m = M5, 3m = M6, etc.).
certificate (annex IIB). Type of duty. Light service. Equipment rarely subject to maxi-
FEM: European lifting equipment association. mum load and frequently to very little load. Medium service.
SWP: A Safe Working Period is calculated for each electrical Equipment quite
hoists unit according to the average operating time of the hoist- often subject to maximum load and frequently to very little load.
ing equipment, Heavy service. Equipment frequently subject to maximum load
and frequently to medium load. Very heavy service. Equipment
load capacity and class of application. After this period, a gen-
frequently subject to maximum or near maximum load.
eral service carried out by the constructor is necessary.

Average daily
operating time (hours) 0,5 1 2 4 8 16

Class of duty V0,25 T2 V0,5 T3 V1 T4 V2 T5 V3 T6 V4 T7

1 L1 Light 1Bm M3 1Am M4 2m M5 V4 M6

2 L2 Medium 1B m M3 1Am M4 2m M5 3m M6
Type
of service
3 L3 Heavy 1Bm M3 1A m M4 2m M5 3m M6

4 L4 Very heavy 1Am M4 2m M5 3m M6

Group 1Bm M3 1A m M4 2m M5 3m M6

Duty factor* 25 % 30 % 40 % 50 %

Number of star starts per hour 150 180 240 300

■ FEM 9511 standards classification. ■ ISO standards classification.

Hoisting time + lowering time

* Duty factor in % = x 100
Hoisting time + idle time + lowering time + idle time
Crane components quotation

Load capacity: kg Span: m Power supply: Volts

Existing runway ? Yes / No Yes No

Runway, type: Runway lenght: m

Top running single girder crane Underslung single girder crane Top running double girder crane

mini 30 mm

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VERLINDE is:
The leading French constructor and exporter of hoisting and mechanical handling equipment.
• A group employing 5,000 staff.
• A large range hoisting equipment from 60 to 100.000 kg
• ISO 9001 quality control certified.
• Easily-accessible consultants in over 80 countries.

In France
9 Sales offices, 14 after sale service centres, 11 manufacturing plants for EUROPONT travelling cranes and a national
distribution network.

World-wide
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Ireland, United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, United
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2, boulevard de l’Industrie - B.P. 59 - 28501 Vernouillet cedex - France

Phone : +33 2 37 38 95 95 - Fax : +33 2 37 38 95 99
Internet : www.verlinde.com
JV 05 2002 121GB