When something needs to be lifted, a crane, ropes or chains are needed – plus anchoring points on the load itself. Elesa+Ganter has released lifting eye bolts, manufactured according to DIN 580, which are screwed into existing threads on the load. If threads are not possible, the company also offers lifting eye nuts according to DIN 582.
Elesa+Ganter offers these standard parts in two materials: steel and stainless steel. Integrated RFID tags make it possible to clearly identify specific lifting points during wear and safety inspections. This also enables digital management without system interruption. Such RFID tags can be found in the lifting eye bolt GN 581 and the lifting eye nut GN 583, for example, which are still able to rotate around their vertical axis even after installation. Both of these options also identify load rings GN 586.1, although here the lifting eye can also be folded down. Also, thanks to the eye ring with ball bearing, load rings GN 5860 are fully rotatable even under load.
Load rings GN 587.1 are not screwed in but welded on. This load ring is also suitable for outdoor applications since the design of the weld-on block permits a closed seam that is safe from corrosion. The ring itself can be swivelled by 180 degrees, and an optionally integrated spring can secure it in any position.
A practical alternative to threaded or welded solutions the mounting bolt solution, predestined, for example for devices or tools that change position frequently and quickly – GN 1130 operates according to the lifting pin principle with axial locking and a release button. This new threaded lifting pin eliminates the time consuming process of screwing into and out of the thread on the load. Rather than balls, this part uses threaded segments that are retracted and extended at the push of a button to create a positive connection.
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