European Standard FEM / DIN Low Headroom Hoist
DIN/FEM wire rope hoists - European standard low profile & low headroom hoists - Affordable crane hoists up 80 ton for types of overhead travelling cranes.
| Lifting Capacity | 1 ton, 5 ton, 10 ton to 80 ton |
| Lifting Height | 6m to 12m |
| Lifting Speed | 0.66/4—1.6/10m/min |
| Working Class | M5, M6 |
| Ambient Temperature | -20℃ to 40℃ |
| Application | Material handling, lifting, positioning, assembly, maintenance, loading/unloading, |
| Certifications | CE / ISO / SGS / Other third-party inspection |
| Customization | Customized material handling cranes solutions available for indoor, outdoor, hazardous, corrosive, cleanroom, and heavy-duty industrial applications. |
Category: Hoist
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Affordable European FEM / DIN Hoist
Low Headroom Wire Rope Hoists
European standard FEM/ DIN rope hoists is a new type of electric wire rope hoist, with similar hoist design of Demag hoists, designed and processed based on the introduction and digestion of foreign advanced technology, with imported configuration, featured as low headroom design, compact structure, light weight ,reliable and durable performance with high efficiency and precision , modular design and maintenance-free, energy-saving and environment friendly.
The European standard rope hoists can be used on single girder cranes or liner rails, straight or curved, and the European rope hoist with trolley can be used on double girder cranes or double beam cranes. The FEM standard ropes hoists are widely used on all types of cranes configurations,including overhead traveling cranes, ground gantry crane, cantilever jib cranes, etc., which are widely welcomed by Industrial workshops,warehouse, workstations mining, railways, docks, and other open airs, etc.
Overview of European style low headroom wire rope hoists
European type low headroom hoist is a type of new electric hoists developed with advanced design in according to the European FEM standard and DIN standard. The whole set of electric wire rope low headroom hoist is an energy-saving and environment friendly hoisting equipment with capacity up to 80 ton with single girder hoist design & double girder hoist design options for general material handling.
Single girder hoist design
European style low headroom electric hoist in the configuration of single girder hoist design, the capacity is up to 12.5 ton
Double girder hoist design
European style low headroom electric hoist in the configeration of double girder hoist design, the capacity can be up to 80 ton.
Main parameters of low headroom wire rope hoists
- Wire rope hoists type: European standard low headroom hoists with low profile design
- Lifting capacity of FEM / DIN rope hoists :1 ton, 3 ton, 5 ton, 10 ton, 15 ton, 20 ton, 25 ton up to 80 ton
- Lifting height of European rope hoists:6m to 50m, or customized
- Lifting speed of European rope hoists: 0.66/4—1.6/10m/min
- Working class of European rope hoists: M5, M6( FEM 2M/3M)
- Ambient temperature of European rope hoists:-20℃ to 40℃
- Power supply of European rope hoists: AC 3Phase, 220/380/400/415v, 60 HZ,
- Control voltage of European rope hoists DC, 36/48v,
- Motor protection class of European rope hoists: IP54/IP55
- Crane control： Ground push button control, remote radio control
- Application of FEM rope hoists：Single girder crane & double girder crane configurations, including overhead bridge crane, gantry crane, & jib crane
The main crane specifications and parameters of the European low headroom rope hoists are presented for your reference. Customized European style low profile hoists are available. More information, please contact us.
Europpean Style Wire Rope Hoists for Single Girder & Double Girder Cranes
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Single girder crane hoist up to 20 ton
European FEM/ DIN standard low headroom hoist with single girder hoist design up to 20 ton. The single girder hoists can be installed on single beam crane, either on the ceiling mounted suspend crane or top running single girder overhead crane, and on the suspension H beam or other liner rails, etc. The single girder rope hoists are light duty wire rope hoists for general material handling in various applications such as warehouse, workstations, warehouse, etc.
Single girder hoist design
Single girder hoist drawing
Technical Parameters of Single Girder Hoists
| Capacity (Kg) | Working grade FEM | Working grade IOS | Lifting height (m) | Lifting speed (m/min) | Travelling speed (m/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 3.2 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-8.0 | 0-20 |
| 5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-8.0 | 0-20 |
| 8 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 8 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.5 | 0-20 |
| 10 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 10 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.5 | 0-20 |
| 12.5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 12.5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 16 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.4 | 0-20 |
| 16 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 20 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-3.5 | 0-20 |
| 20 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
Double girder crane hoist up to 80 ton
European standard FEM/ DIN standard low profile hoist with double girder hoist design up to 80 ton. The European low profile hoists with trolleys are used on double girder cranes configurations, such as, types of overhead crane & A frame gantry cranes, etc. With low profile hoist designs & double girder designs, the hoist hook can be placed on and between the two main beams which offers a larger lifting height comparing with the double girder cranes with Chinese traditional designs. With compact structure and low profile design, the European FEM / DIN standard crane hoists can be used in workshops with limited space with reliable and stable performance,which offer you a chance to save investment on workshop construction initially.
Double girder hoist design
Double girder hoist drawing
Technical Parameters of Double Girder Hoists
| Capacity (Kg) | Working grade FEM | Working grade IOS | Lifting height (m) | Lifting speed (m/min) | Travelling speed (m/min) |
| 3.2 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 3.2 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-8.0 | 0-20 |
| 5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-8.0 | 0-20 |
| 8 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 8 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.5 | 0-20 |
| 10 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 10 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.5 | 0-20 |
| 12.5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 12.5 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 16 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.4 | 0-20 |
| 16 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 20 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-3.5 | 0-20 |
| 20 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 25 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-2.8 | 0-20 |
| 25 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-3.8 | 0-20 |
| 32 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-2.8 | 0-20 |
| 32 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-3.8 | 0-20 |
| 50 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-3.0 | 0-20 |
| 50 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 50 ton | 2m | M5 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-5.0 | 0-20 |
| 63 ton | 1Am | M4 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-3.0 | 0-20 |
| 63 ton | 1Am | M4 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-4.0 | 0-20 |
| 80 ton | 1Am | M4 | 6/9/12/15/18 | 0-2.5 | 0-20 |
Featured Parts & Components
Intelligent Working Data Recorder
DIN 17200 standard Hook, quenched and tempered 34CrMoV steel 2.Rotate freely 360 degrees
Modularized Drive Units With Hardened Face Gear, Frequency Converting Control
Brake With Wear Automatic Detection Module
Modularized Hoisting Units With Hardened Face Gear, Frequency Converting Control
High strength lifting hook with Germany DIN Standard
Reasonable Wiring, Long Life Schneider Electrics
Aviation Plugs Connection, Easy Installation
Four Stage Adjustable Lifting Height Limit Switch
Lifting Motor
1.Squirrel cage type asynchronous motor speed to 3000 rpm
2.Double speed or step-less speed regulation
3.Class F insulation, protection grade P55.
Running Motor
1.High flexibility and reliability.
2.It can be connected directly to crane girders and load-bearing structures.
Rope Drum
1.Large diameter rope drum Dd/dr=46
2.Rope guide is wear resistant, high security
Electrics
1.European hoist can record the operation status.
2.Provide warnings, it is more timely and reasonable.
Power supply line
The power supply line of the European style crane hoists can be festoon cables, seamless lines, busbar, etc.
Remote control
As for the hoist control, it can be pendent control, remote control and cabin control for double girder crane hoist.
Features& Advantages
For being designed and processed on European crane standards, the electric wire rope hoists are generally with the features of Low headroom & low profile, Compact structure, Small volume,Light weight, Ergonomic design, Modular design and flexible combination, energy saving and Environment friendly, etc.
Main features of the European wire rope low headroom electric hoists
- Minimum clearance height, low headroom design, make the best value of the overhead space above your hoist crane.
- low energy consumption and high torque output by adopting high efficient motor & gear reducer on the rope hoists.
- Fast & reliable braking with high precision & low noise is achieved by using electromagnetic brake with automatic adjustment
- Full frequency conversion control & double-speed option makes the handling of loads with accurate positioning, high efficiency and improving the productivity of the processing line.
- Optimum cooling system with good cooling effectiveness, which is improved up by 30%, strong resistant to a temperature rise of 170 ° C.
- With low-noise gearing design, the operation of rope hoist is quiet and environment friendly.
- Wire rope with high strength and flexibility providing greater lifting breaking tension.
- Alloy wheel sets with high strength ensures longer working life
- Epoxy zinc-rich painting of 120μm thickness with long lifespan enables the low profile hoists outlook with good luster
- Customized rope hoist designs with more options perfectly meeting various needs with high adaptability.
Applications
Generally, the European standard wire rope hoists can be used on all types of overhead travelling cranes for general material handling.
- The wire rope hoists can be designed for single girder hoist cranes & double beam hoist cranes. It is widely installed on overhead crane, gantry crane and jib cranes, etc.
- The FEM European electric wire rope hoists can be suspended on I beam track, straight or curved steel beam for material loading and unloading.
- What's more, the with fixed hoist design, the low headroom hoists can be fastened on a supporting structure for loads hoisting.
European FEM/ DIN standard electric wire rope hoist with low headroom design is an ideal lifting equipment for material handling in factories, mines, agriculture, dock, ports, railway, civil aviation, power station, food industry, paper making, construction site for raw material handling,warehouse for machinery installation& repairing,cargo handling, truck loading and unloading, etc.
European Style Electric Crane Hoist for Top Running Double Girder Overhead Crane 3 Ton to 80 Ton
Standard capacity of low ceiling crane hoists
Standard tonnage of low profile electric wire rope hoist
- Electric hoist: 2 ton, 3.2 ton, 5 ton, 10 ton, 16 ton ；
- Double girder electric hoist trolley:3.2 ton, 5 ton, 10 ton, 16 ton, 20 ton, 25 ton, 32 ton, 40 ton, 50 ton, 63 ton, 80 ton, etc.
Optional features of European style low headroom electric hoist
Hoist Speed of fem standard crane hoist option
- The standard maximum lifting speed is 0.8~5.0m/min.
- Customized hoisting speed are also available. Other speeds are non-standard, specific non-standard customization according to customer requirements.
- Frequency conversion speed regulation changes the power frequency through the frequency converter, and then changes the motor rotational speed to achieve speed regulation. The speed within the interval can be set arbitrarily, and it can be used after setting.
Multiple ratio of pulley block
- Multiple ratio of pulley block options:2 / 1, 4 / 1, 4 / 2, 6 / 1, 8 / 1 and 8 / 2
Rope guide
- Industrial plastic rope guide, light weight, good wear resistance, effectively reduce the wear of steel wire rope.
Control type
- Optional: pendant control,remote control and Joystick wireless radio frequency control.
Power line
- Optional: A:Round cable B:Flat cable with C-track, C:Seamless slide wire,
Aviation plug option.Easy to install and use.
- Traditional type electric hoist: the wiring needs to be connected one by one. So wiring needs professional electrician operation
Aviation plug for European style low headroom wire rope hoist
Easy installation and use
cdmd electric wire rope hoist
Types of overhead hoist controls and features
- Joystick remote control: Suitable for cranes with heavy load,Wireless radio frequency control,Protection class IP54,
- Remote control （TELECRANE）： Radio frequency control，Safe and reliable，
- Protection class IP54，
- Remote control （JUUKO）： Taiwan make JUUKO brand，Wireless radio frequency control，Protection class IP65，
- Pendant Control Button: Up and down; left and right; front and back; start and stop; emergency;Protection class IP65, Dustproof, waterproof and corrosion-proof，Safe and reliable
FEM Electric Hoist Commissioning & 5 Ton Hoist Testing Video
On-site trial operation of European style low headroom will begoing the following procedure:
- The electric hoist can operate in four directions:Right-left and up-down
- The handle can be purchased with the remote control to prevent the crane from malfunctioning in the future.Joystick type,this is suitable for large tonnage electric hoist and crane.
Comparison table of European-spec & traditional type electric hoist
What is the difference between European-spec electric hoist and traditional type electric hoist? Check the comparison table of the two typs of electric hoist to get your suitable crane hoist design.
European style wire rope hoists vs. CD/MDwire rope hoistCompared with the traditional electric wire rope hoist, the structure and design of European FEM/ DIN standard rope hoist is more reasonable and offering larger lifting height and on the other hand, the European FEM / DIN wire rope hoists have a higher hoist cost and price due to the installation of more advanced hoist parts and components. The electric wire rope hoist either the traditional CD/ MD rope hoist or the European standard hoists has their own advantages and shortcomings. And we will workout the most suitable solution for your application to make the best value of your investment.
| Large volume, low lifting height, large limit size |
| Gear hobbing processing, high noise |
| The reducer has a large volume, poor sealing, and easy oil leakage, which requires regular lubrication, and the maintenance cost is higher |
| Low motor efficiency (speed 1380r/min), large energy consumption |
| The hook is an ordinary forged piece.Material: 20# steel |
| CHINT brand(China brand) |
| IP44/IP54 |
| Single speed or double speed, fixed value, small selection range |
| Ordinary smooth steel wire rope needs to be regularly coated with anti-rust oil, and the breaking tension is 1360kN/mm2 |
| 25%ED |
Single girder overhead travelling crane with European standard electric wire rope hoist
European hoist single girder overhead crane as a specially designed overhead travelling bridge cranes have the advantages of compact design, tight volume, light weighted, high rigidity, and durable quality, etc. The single girder European hoist crane system can offer large space for your production and save your crane cost and investment.
Single girder overhead travelling crane with traditional wire rope hoist
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Double girder overhead travelling crane with DIN / FEM hoist
For being designed and processed on European crane standards, the electric wire rope hoist cranes are generally with the features of Low headroom & low profile, Compact structure, Small volume,Light weight, Ergonomic design, Modular design and flexible combination, energy saving and Environment friendly
Double girder overhead travelling crane with Chinese tradtional hoist
The economical double girder hoist crane with large lifting capacity and lifting height for heavy duty material handling with features of robust, durable and economical electric hoist overhead crane price.
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Find answers to common questions about European style electric wire rope hoist selection, capacity, lifting height, duty class, power supply, control systems, installation, and working conditions.
European style electric wire rope hoists are available from 1 ton to over 100 tons.
Standard lifting heights are usually 6m, 9m, 12m, 15m, and 18m. Higher lifting heights can be customized.
Select the duty class according to operating frequency and working conditions.
Yes. European wire rope hoists can be designed for 60Hz power systems.
Choose VFD control when you need smooth movement, frequent operation, or accurate positioning.
Low headroom hoists provide higher hook height when workshop space is limited.
Yes, but outdoor applications require additional protection.
Provide the operating conditions before selecting the hoist.
European Style Electric Wire Rope Hoist FAQ
What lifting capacities are available for European style electric wire rope hoists?
Common capacities include:
1t, 2t, 3.2t, 5t, 10t, 15t, 20t, 25t, 32t, and 50t+.
Capacity selection depends on more than the load weight. We check:
- Maximum lifting load
- Working cycles
- Daily operating hours
- FEM/ISO duty class
A 10-ton hoist for occasional maintenance lifting needs a different configuration from a 10-ton hoist running continuously on a production line.
What lifting height can a European wire rope hoist provide?
When the lifting height increases, the hoist may require:
- Longer wire rope
- Larger rope drum
- Modified limit switch position
- Extended electrical cable
For example, a 24m lifting height cannot always use the same configuration as a standard 6m hoist. The rope drum capacity and reeving system must be checked before production.
How do I select the correct FEM/ISO duty class for a European wire rope hoist?
Typical selections:
FEM 2m / ISO M5: Light industrial handling
FEM 3m / ISO M6: Regular production use
FEM 4m / ISO M7: Heavy-duty continuous operation
Do not select the duty class only by lifting capacity.
A 5-ton hoist working 2 hours per day has different requirements from a 5-ton hoist working 16 hours per day.
Can European wire rope hoists operate with 60Hz power supply?
A 60Hz motor normally increases the running speed by about 20% compared with 50Hz.
Example:
50Hz lifting speed: 5 m/min
60Hz lifting speed: about 6 m/min
For 60Hz projects, confirm the final lifting and traveling speeds instead of using standard 50Hz data directly.
When should I choose VFD control for a European wire rope hoist?
VFD helps to:
- Reduce starting impact
- Control acceleration and braking
- Reduce load swing
- Improve positioning accuracy
It is commonly used for:
- Mold handling
- Machine assembly
- Steel structure lifting
- Production lines
For normal lifting applications, a standard motor control system may be enough.
What is the difference between standard headroom and low headroom European hoists?
The design reduces the distance between the crane structure and the hook.
Low headroom hoists are commonly used for:
- Existing workshop upgrades
- Low building structures
- Applications requiring maximum lifting height
Before selection, check:
- Building height
- Runway height
- Required hook height
- Load dimensions
Can European wire rope hoists be used outdoors?
Outdoor configurations may include:
- Higher IP protection
- Anti-condensation heater
- Corrosion-resistant coating
- Weather protection
- Protected electrical components
Outdoor use is common in:
- Steel yards
- Ports
- Material storage areas
Standard indoor hoists should not be installed outdoors without modification.
What information is required to select a European electric wire rope hoist?
The basic information as following :
- Lifting capacity: 10 ton
- Lifting height: 12 m
- Lifting speed: 5 m/min
- Power supply: 400V / 50Hz / 3Phase
- Duty class: FEM 3m
- Crane type: Single girder / Double girder
- Working environment: Indoor / Outdoor
Additional details prevent redesign after quotation or production.
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- Types of overhead cranes : _______?
- Optional: Overhead travelling crane, goliath gantry crane,Slewing jib crane, Single girder or double girder crane,small portable crane or kbk crane, etc.
- Capacity of overhead crane: _______?
- Optional: 0.25ton, 0.5 ton, 1 ton, 2 ton, 3ton, 5 ton, 10 ton,15ton, 20ton, 25 ton, 30ton,35ton, up to 550ton, etc.
- Crane span & lifting height : _______?
- Crane travelling length : _____?
- Control of overhead crane:_______?
- Optional: pendant/ remote/cabin control
- Voltage supply of overhead crane:_____?
- Eg,: 380V50/60HZ,3Phase or others,etc.
- Application/usage of crane:_______?
- Eg,: Steel mill, ,injection mold, cement,stone, concrete,granite, general manufacturing, etc.
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