Wire Rope Hoists

ABUS type "GM" Wire Rope Hoists lift up to 100 tonnes capacity and provide modern technology with the highest possible reliability levels. They offer very compact design, very easy maintenance and come with precision travel and precision lifting speeds as standard. Overload limiters and hour counters are fitted, which offer higher levels of safety. Lubrication requirements are limited to the hoist rope and guide. No other parts require regular lubrication.

Type E - Low Headroom 

Further information and data about the different capacity levels
of ABUS Electric Wire Rope hoists type GM are available on request.

  • Load capacity: up to 12.5 t
  • Compact design
  • Two direct-drive cross travel motors without open gears
  • LIS control unit provides additional safety features and minimises brake wear

Type S - Side Mounted

Further information and data about the different capacity levels
of ABUS Electric Wire Rope hoists type GM are available on request.

  • Load capacity: up to 10 t
  • Hook position beside crane bridge for optimum maximum hook height
  • LIS control unit provides additional safety features and minimises brake wear

Type U - Underslung

Further information and data about the different capacity levels
of ABUS Electric Wire Rope hoists type GM are available on request.
  • Load capacity: up to 25 t
  • Can also be used on monorail track application with normal rolled section girders
  • Direct drive cross travel motors without open gears
  • LIS control unit provides additional safety features and minimises brake wear

Type D - Double Girder Crab 

Further information and data about the different capacity levels
of ABUS Electric Wire Rope hoists type GM are available on request.
  • Load capacity: up to 63 t 
  • Articulated end carriage joints ensuring positive contact of all four wheels on the rails
  • Two direct drive drive cross travel motors without open gears
  • Service platform optional
  • LIS control unit provides additional safety features and minimises brake wear

Type DQA - Double Girder Ultra-Low Headroom Crab

Further information and data about the different capacity levels
of ABUS Electric Wire Rope hoists type GM are available on request.
  • Load capacity: up to 40 t
  • Ultra low headroom design
  • Articulated end carriage joints ensuring positive contact of all four wheels on the rails
  • Two direct drive cross travel motors without open gears
  • LIS control unit provides additional safety features and minimises brake wear

Type Z - Double Girder Twin Drum Crab

Further information and data about the different capacity levels
of ABUS Electric Wire Rope hoists type GM are available on request.
  • Load capacity: up to 100 t
  • Articulated end carriage joints ensuring positive contact of all four wheels on the rails
  • Two direct drive cross travel motors without open gears
  • Service platform optional
  • True vertical lift
  • 4 lifting speeds possible
  • LIS control unit provides additional safety features and minimises brake wear