More than Lifting.

10/2017

PFEIFER
SEIL- UND HEBETECHNIK
GMBH

DR.-KARL-LENZ-STRASSE 66
DE-87700 MEMMINGEN
PHONE +49 (0) 83 31- 937-627

Lifting and
FAX
+49 (0) 83 31- 937-591
+49 (0) 83 31- 937-375

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 Higher safety and efficiency with
lifting devices made by PFEIFER
Highest safety standards
Our products comply with highest safety standards
as we strictly adhere to valid laws and regulations.
We check every device individually for EC conformity
and establish an individual operating manual.
Moreover, device acceptance before delivery is a
matter of course for us.
Qualified production
We dispose of experience for decades in the produc-
tion of welded and highly durable lifting devices. Our
rich experience is also supplemented by the welding
certificate EN 1090-EXC3. Our welders are also tested
acc. to EN DIN 287. We only process sheets with
3.1 B certificates.
Made in Germany
Our products are developed and manufactured at
100 % in our headquarters in Memmingen –
by qualified staff with highest quality standards.

Gerhard Pfeifer,
CEO of the PFEIFER Group

The PFEIFER Group is one of the

leading companies for wire ropes,
­anchoring and lifting systems as
well as cable structures and rockfall
protection in Europe. The head­
quarters are located in ­Memmingen,
Germany and distributes through
­several service centres and
­subsidiaries in Europe, North America
and Asia.

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 Content
More than 40 years of experience The PFEIFER product center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
For decades, we have been occupied with lifting and Coil grabs – Our strength! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
transporting goods. Our competences in the area of Coil grabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
lifting devices are: Telescope coil inner grabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
– advice Wire coil grabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
– development
PFEIFER Standard programme lifting technology . . . . 14
– manufacture
– testing Sheet handling – more than just a grab! . . . . . . . . . . 15
– repair Telescope sheet lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Parallelogram sheet lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
More than lifting Blank grab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
We unlock potentials lying dormant in lifting devices. Fork lifter for stacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
We do not only develop products, but also integrate
A safe feeling worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
them into your internal transport procedures.
We combine latest technology with well-tried practice Coil hooks – Good due to experience! . . . . . . . . . . . 23
and thus create devices which are able for more – Coil hooks without counterweight compensation . 24
Coil hook with fixed counterweight . . . . . . . . . . . 25
more efficiency at work and more safety for the
Coil hook with automatic
operator.
counterweight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pulley blocks – Our core at the rope! . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pulley blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Spreader beams – Our variety at the hook! . . . . . . . . 33
Spreader beam with adjustable cross beams . . . 34
Equalising spreader beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Long-hook spreader beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rotating spreader beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turnover Spreader Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Other Spreader Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Turning Devices – Our best on ground level! . . . . . . . 50
Slewing coil positioner AXXO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Positioner INVERTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Choose the right one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Expert Know-How . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lifting – With Passion! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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 Das PFEIFER-Produkt-Center

The PFEIFER product centre new!

User-friendly concept –
quick and easy
Thanks to the clear navigation, the products can be found quickly
and easily – if needed, the high-performance search can support.

Extensive picture area –

impressive and varied
With only one click the website visitor can change between picture
galleries, interactive 3D models and application videos.

All information on the product –

compact and clear
At the product itself, the full and detailed information are displayed
compactly and clearly by tabs:
dimensional drawings, technical data, downlowads etc.

New design –
modern and dynamic
All information is also available on mobile devices and is perfectly
displayed in each screen size and resolution due to responsive web
design.

Experience lifting and turning devices

by PFEIFER in a new way under

 www.pfeifer.info/lift-and-turn

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 Coil grabs –
Our strength!

Telescope coil grab

Page 6

Telescope coil inner grab

Page 10

Wire coil grab

Page 12

Since 1975, we have manufactured more than 1,200

telescope coil grabs and more than 700 wire coil grabs.
They were distributed on five continents. More than
40 years of experience have been woven into their design
and application. The result: coil grabs with safety
standards and knowhow of tomorrow.

Further information on PFEIFER

coil grabs can be found under

 www.pfeifer.info/coil-grabs

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 Telescope coil grabs

Product benefits
Telescope coil grabs for safe and gentle transport of tied steel coils
in horizontal axis or other rotational hollow bodies.

b The new generation of coil grabs

Coil grabs

lastest technology in the practical standard modular design

or customised production!

b Sturdy
robust body in chest design as well as welded grab legs
with integrated electricity.

b Safe
mechanical load safety device and extra large cut-off relays.

b Economic
low effort and cost for maintenance.

b Integrated load cycle meter

as an assistant to determine the service life as well as to
support in service and maintenance jobs.

Standard design
J Gear system J Operation
Rotating roller chain By existing crane control
J Safety equipment J Supply
Mechanical load safety device Completely wired with electrical control in the switch box and
Extra large cut-off relays with plug for the connection to your crane facilities.
LED signal lamps Incl. integrated load cycle meter.
J Suspension
Suspension by sliding bolt suitable for single hooks acc. to
DIN 15401. Adaption to your crane hook number!
a b le in th r ee sizes! to – Size 3: 35 up to 50 to
Avail 2: 25 up to
35
24 to – Size
Size 1: up to

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Product variants
SWL Gripping range Amin Opening width Amax Inner height D
Reference no.
to mm mm mm

24 500 1900 850 270264

Coil grabs
24 300 1700 850 270265
+
35 500 2100 950 270266 $PLQ²$PD[
35 500 2100 1100 270267 '
35 300 1800 950 270268
35 300 1800 1100 270269
& %
50 500 2200 950 270270
50 500 2200 1400 270271
50 300 1900 950 270272
50 300 1900 1400 270273

Useful information on the load

 rotect sensitive loads! – Stainless steel or aluminium coils are very
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sensitive. A protective plastic coating can be applied to the insides of
the gripping arms to protect the cut edges or the prongs can be fitted
with exchangeable supports made of steel or plastic.
The coil – how it needs to be: strapped and its front faces must be flat
and without projections (no so called “funnelling”)!

Useful information on the crane

T he crane also has to lift the coil grab! – This means that the load
capacity of the crane is reduced by the dead weight of the Coil grab.
No 25 ton crane can use a 25 ton Coil grab under full load!
The size of the suspension must be compatible with the crane hook! –
The suspension, whether it’s a lug, ring or bolt, must be adapted to the
size of the crane hook. Crane hooks that are too small slide in the
suspension and the coil grab starts to swing. If the crane hook is too
large, the suspension rests on the point of the crane hook – and this is
not permissible. The suspension must move freely but hang stably in
the crane hook.
Two sets of crane data – nothing works without these!
The crane classification and its lifting speed can be important factors
for the design of the lifting device if it is used frequently.

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 Additional options
Blocking system Spindle drive system
Patented, self-locking total gear Grab leg drive by self-locking
system. Prevents unintentional trapezoidal spindle drive. Safe
opening of the grab in case of protection against unintentional
Coil grabs

inclination or collisions. opening of the grab in case of

inclinations or collisions.

Slewing gear Foldable pads

Integrated slewing gear for the For lifting tightly stacked coils
exact positioning of the grab. and narrow spaces.
With slewing limitation or With integrated search for coil
endless slewing gear. eye by light barriers.

Search for coil eye Stand

Search for coil eye via light With ladder, maintenance
barriers. Enables exact platform and option for fixture on
positioning of the grab to the factory floor. For safe
the coil eye. storage of the grab when not
used or for maintenance works.

Manufacture also according

to customer’s requests
Cut-off by light sensors,
protection at the inner sides
of the grab legs, integrated
weighing system for determi-
nation of coil weight, suspension
for twin hooks etc. Just ask us!

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Custom-made solutions
Your transport – your lifting device! 1
If our standard modular system is not enough, we make it fit –
specially tailored to your specified requirements.

Coil grabs
1  Telescope coil grab with double-hook suspension
Integrated slewing gear. Carrying capacity 32,000 kgs.
2  Telescope coil grab with blocking system
Carrying capacity 32,000 kgs.
3   Telescope coil grab for cable reels
Carrying capacity 14,000 kgs.
4  Telescope coil grab with slewing gear
Integrated slewing gear for positioning the load, with slewing
range limitation. Carrying capacity 35,000 kgs.
5  Telescope coil grab for large pipes
Maximum opening range 5,000 mm, with spindle drive
­system. Carrying capacity 60,000 kgs.

2 3

4 5

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 Telescope coil inner grabs

Product benefits
Telescope coil inner grabs for safe and protective transport of
bundled steel coils or other rotational hollow bodies in vertical axis.
Especially suitable for horizontally positioned stacked slit strips.
Coil grabs

b The right one for slit strips

transport stacked slit strips without pallets fast and safely.

b Sturdy
long-proven in chest-design welding shape for rough,
continuous operation and large number of load cycles.

b Safe
mechanical load safety device and cut-off relays.

b Economic
low effort and cost for maintenance.

b Integrated load cycle meter

as an assistant to determine the service life as well as to
support in service and maintenance jobs.

Standard design
J Gear system J Operation
Rotating roller chain By existing crane control
J Safety equipment J Supply
Mechanical load safety device Completely wired with electrical control in the switch box
Cut-off relays and with plug for the connection to your crane facilities.
LED signal lamps Incl. integrated load cycle meter.
J Suspension
Suspension by sliding bolt suitable for single hook acc. to
DIN 15401. Adaption to your crane hook number! ust-have!
Stand – a must be set down and storedGUsaVfe1ly00-500
and
es m D
Lifting devic 13155 and
a cc or d in g to DIN EN d it io n a l options
securely 0 0 ).  se e our ad
GR 5
(formerly B

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Additional options
Blocking system Spindle drive system
Patented, self-locking total gear Grab leg drive by self-locking
system. Prevents unintentional trapezoidal spindle drive. Safe
opening of the grab in case of protection against unintentional

Coil grabs
inclination or collisions. opening of the grab in case of
inclinations or collisions.

Stand Manufacture also according

With ladder, maintenance to customer’s requests
platform and option for fixture on Cut-off by light sensors,
the factory floor. For safe protection at the inner sides of
storage of the grab when not the grab legs, integrated
used or for maintenance works. weighing system for determina-
tion of coil weight, suspension
for twin hooks etc. Just ask us!

Useful information on this lifting device

 lready inspected? – As an expert manufacturing company, we
A
perform the inspection before the initial commissioning for you at our
factory. Lifting devices must be checked by a technical expert at
intervals not exceeding one year. For operations at high levels of
demand, the technical expert must shorten the inspection intervals
accordingly.
Heat and cold? – In principle, all of our lifting devices can be used at
temperatures of -20° to +65° C. They can be used in hotter and colder
temperatures but we need you to give us the exact load temperature
and the time spent on the lifting device. Hot loads or the use of the
device in foundries are usually not a problem with the right material
and an optimised design providing heat protection!
Stand – a must-have! Lifting devices must be set down and stored
safely and securely according to DIN EN 13155 and DGUV 100-500
(formerly BGR 500). If you do not want to be responsible for fulfilling
this requirement yourself, you will also find stands in our range that
can also be combined with a maintenance platform for electrically
powered devices for the safe and secure storage of the lifting device
when it is not in use.

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 Wire coil grabs

Product benefits
Wire coil grabs for safe and protective transport of inherent,
bundled wire coils and concrete steel rings in vertical axis.

bbTwo that convince!

Coil grabs

Two standard designs for the coil weights and internal

diameters available on the market ensure efficient and simple
working in rough operation at wire rod manufacturers and
iron bending companies.

bbNew definition of safe lifting

Linearly guided gripping legs and the generous immersion
depth of the 5-ton version forgive out-of-centre-setting down
on the ring and ensure centreing before the cams grip.
Both versions load-locking with automatic hold-open device.

bbHighest efficiency
Innovative turnable gripping cams in the 5-ton version
can enlargen the gripping range from 500 – 800 mm to
650 – 950 mm by easy rotating
 largest gripping range on the market.

bbSolid
Sturdy lever design with changeable gripping cams from
highly wear-resistant special construction steel.

Standard design
JJ  ay of load picking up
W
Gripping cams in prong design – exchangeable!
JJ Safety equipment
Load-locking with automatic hold-open device: Lifting or
lowering the crane hook opens or closes the wire coil grab.
Hold-open device fixes wire coil grab in max. opened position.
JJ Suspension
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
JJ Supply
Completely assembled ready for operation.

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Product variants
Gripping range Gripping range Construction Construction
SWL Gripping depth T
Amin Amax height open Hmin height closed Hmax Reference no.
kg mm
mm mm mm mm
3000 550 700 230 640 960 252265

Coil grabs
5000 500 950 950 1000 1450 278608

With us you are on the safe side ...

 e do not only stand out due to consistently keeping to the valid
W
machinery directive, but in addition, we also fulfil the suitable standards
for all our products.
We check every device individually for CE conformity and establish an
individual operating manual. Moreover, device acceptance before
delivery is a matter of course for us.
In our production, we dispose of all the necessary approvals and
welding certificates, such as the welding certificate acc. to
EN 1090 – EXC 3. With us, you are on the safe side ...

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 PFEIFER-Standardprogramm Hebetechnik

PFEIFER Standard programme lifting technology

Our high-performance standard portfolio

for efficient load handling
PFEIFER lifting clamps gripping into the material or
transport gently, lift or turn girders or sheets, come up
to hardest conditions of usage – with safety, with
experience, by PFEIFER.
Safe and efficient lifting of rails and rounds of the
most various kinds – PFEIFER grabs offer a good
solution for any kind of operation. Curious?
Order your
PFEIFER drum handling devices have proven over
free broschure via
many years and are suitable for all common
applications.  [email protected]
Divergent loads require versatile spreader beams.
A clever modular system makes PFEIFER spreader
beams suitable for you - and your load!
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 Sheet handling –
more than just a grab!

Telescope sheet lifter

Page 16

Parallelogram sheet lifter

Page 19

Blank grab
Page 20

Fork lifter for stacks

Page 21

Fast and safe handling of everything to be transported in

stacks: sheets and metal blanks – bundled or loosely
stacked – narrowly stocked or without pallets! PFEIFER
load lifting devices can master this and even more!
A more of safety and flexibility for stack handling by
perfectly designed grab and forklifter variations –
planned with experience, welded with quality and
above all, conceived for hard continuous operation!

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 Telescope sheet lifter

Product benefits
Telescope sheet lifters for the safe and protective transport of
tied goods in stacks such as sheet stacks, particle boards,
pallets or similar loads.

b The new generation of sheet lifters

latest technology in practical standard modular system
Sheet handling

and also manufacture acc. to customer’s requests!

b Robust
sturdy housing in chest-section design as well as rigid
or adjustable grab legs with internal electric installation.

b Safe
mechanical load safety device and safety rails to stop
the grab leg movement at one pad per grab leg.

b Efficient
tried and tested gear concepts for
low-maintenance and trouble-free
operation.

b Integrated load cycle meter

as an assistant to determine the service life as well as
to support in service and maintenance jobs.

Standard design
J Gear system J Operation
Rotating roller chain By existing crane control
J Design grab leg J Supply
Four rigid pads per grab leg Completely wired with electrical control in the switch box
and with plug for the connection to your crane facilities.
J Safety equipment Incl. integrated load cycle meter.
Mechanical load safety device
LED signal lamps
Light sensors for cutoff of grab leg drive
e a v y - d u ty operation …
For tough hs, which are always designryedpforortected
J Suspension the
Suspension by sliding bolt suitable for single hook acc. to grab s: If necessa
We develop ti n g condition
DIN 15401. Adaption to your crane hook number! er a re!
respective
op and moistu
co rr os io n , heat, dust
against

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Additional options
Blocking system Spindle drive system
Patented, self-locking total gear Grab leg drive by self-locking
system. Prevents unintentional trapezoidal spindle drive. Safe
opening of the grab in case of protection against unintentional
inclination or collisions. opening of the grab in case of
inclinations or collisions.

Sheet handling
Slewing gear Telescopable pads driven
Integrated slewing gear for the by an electric motor
exact positioning of the grab. Pads telescopable by electric
With slewing limitation or motor for different sheet sizes.
endless slewing gear.

Manually telescopable pads Manufacture also according

Pads manually telescopable for to customer’s requests
different sheet sizes, locking by Cutoff by light sensors, protec-
a spring stop bolt. tion at the inner sides of the grab
legs, integrated weighing system
for determination of sheet
weight, suspension for twin
hooks etc. Just ask us!

Design – two important differences!

Your lifting device should be in use for a long time! Example with 50 load changes per day:
It is therefore important to estimate the number of load ­
250 working days x 50 LC/Day = 12.500 load changes / year
changes per day so that we can choose the right calculation
basis for your lifting device because the service life is based 20.000 load changes
on the ­number of load changes for which a maximum has = 1,6 year service life
12.500 LC per year
been calculated.
A differentiation is made in two areas: 100.000 load changes
 e calculate up to 20,000 load changes according to EN 13155
W = 8 year service life
12.500 LC per year
and over 20,000 load changes according to EN 13001.
The EN 13001 also takes dynamic loading into account, which
means that crane data such as its classification or the lifting
speed are essential for the calculation of the lifting device.

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 Custom-made solutions
Your transport – your lifting device!
If our standard modular system is not enough, we make it fit –
specially tailored to your specified requirements.

1  Telescope sheet lifter with swivelling pads

With swivelling pads activated by an electrical motor,
manually adjustable. Load safety device by two-hand control.
Sheet handling

Fixed attachment. Carrying capacity 8,000 kgs.

2   Telescope sheet lifter with slewing gear
Slewing range 180°, two pads are electrically and two pads
are manually telescopable, two-crane suspension. Carrying
capacity 4,000 kgs.
3  Telescope sheet lifter with spindle drive system
Gripping arms and outer pads electrically adjustable by
spindle drive system. Slewing gear, suspension for two-crane
operation, screwable wear plates at the inner side of the
grab legs, lubricators with status display. Carrying capacity
7,500 kgs.
4   Telescope sheet lifter with impact protection
Impact protection from polyurethane at the inner side
of the grab legs.
4 5
5  Telescope sheet lifter for two-crane operation
Longitudinal stabilisation of sheet stacks by chains and plate
hooks. Carrying capacity 11,000 kgs.
6  Telescope sheet lifter with suspension for one and
two-crane operation Carrying capacity 8,000 kgs.

1 2 6

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Parallelogram sheet lifter new!

Product benefits
Parallelogramm sheet lifters for safe and protective transport of
tied goods in stacks such as sheet stacks, particle boards,
pallets or similar loads.

b Reduced to the basics

mechanically working parallelogramm sheet lifter

Sheet handling
with chain hoist for opening the grab legs and
adjusting the gripping range.

b Saving space
due to slim grab legs it is possible to stock the
loads narrowly!

b Sturdy welded construction

with grab legs guided by a parallelogramm and
low-maintenance friction bearings.

b Economic
long-proven, simple drive concept for low-maintenance
and failure-free operation.

Standard design
J Gear system
Chain hoist for opening the grab legs and adjusting the
gripping range.
J Way of load picking up
Four gripping arms
J Suspension
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
Adaption to your crane hook number!
J Operation
Two-hand operation by existing crane control.
J Supply
Completely wired with electrical control in the switch box and
with plug for the connection to your crane facilities.

t. Lifting.
Simple. Fas
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 Blank grab

Product benefits
Grabs for the safe and protective transport of bundled sheet metal
blanks and stacks near to ground. Especially suitable for simple
and also geometrically more complex metal blank shapes with
parallel cutting edges.

bbSafe
Sheet handling

Two diagonally offset adjustable mechanical stops

prevent the metal blanks from sliding out.

bbFlexible
Manually adjustable gripping legs in both
directions adapt to almost any forms of
metal blanks. A version with an additional
joint in diagonal direction ensures adaption
to complex metal blank shapes.

bbEdge-protecting
Gripping legs from circular tube prevent cutting
the edges.

bbExtremely sturdy, durable and economic!

Standard design
JJ  ay of load picking up
W
Four gripping legs, manually slewable by +/– 20°.
JJ Safety equipment
Two adjustable mechanical stops prevent the metal blanks
from sliding.
JJ Suspension
Suspension by shackle or suspension ring suitable for
single hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
Adaption to your crane hook number!
JJ  peration
O
Manual adjustment and stop of grab legs in longitudinal
…
by yourselfrdized
Determine
direction by threaded spindle and handwheel, in diagonal
direction locking by tommy screws. standa
m a ke it fi t and deliver
We tions!
iendly solu
JJ Supply and user-fr

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Fork lifter for stacks

Product benefits
Fork lifters with anti-sliding mechanism for safe and protective
transport of bundles of sheets, metal blanks and particle boards
etc. Especially suitable for simple and also geometrically more
complex metal blank shapes with parallel cutting edges.

b Edge-protecting

Sheet handling
Bevelled prong ends for protective dead shoring
of the load without problems.

b Safe
Scissors-like pressing system to prevent shifting
of losely stacked loads.

b Simple load attachment

Horizontal position of probs with and without load
due to counterweight and automatic hold-open device.

b Robust
sturdy, welded body with fork lifter prongs.

Standard design
J Way of load picking up J Suspension
Two rigid prongs Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
Adaption to your crane hook number!
J Safety equipment
Locked suspension in unloaded position. J Supply
Manual unlocking by cable pull before start of lifting process. Completely assembled ready for operation.

Custom-made solutions
1 Fork lifter adapter for telescope coil grab 1 2
For the transport of palletised blank stacks.
Carrying capacity 10,000 kgs.
2 Fork lifter with four adjustable prongs
For the transport of palletised blank stacks.
Carrying capacity 12,000 kgs.

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 A safe feeling worldwide

Everything from one source! In-house test centre

Especially international norms, such as from America  Safety you can rely on! Our vast equipment for the
or Australia require more – more tests, inspections and checks of incoming material, the manufacturing
checks for lifting devices. We are experienced in these process as well as the products made safeguard
norms and are best versed in their implementations. highest safety.
But we also meet your requirements when they are Load tests
higher than legally prescribed or if they are part of We test lifting devices with overload and, if required,
your supplier's instructions.
organise surveillance by an independent institute such
as TÜV-Süd or DNV.
Welding seams checks (NDT)
 We dispose of skilled internal inspectors for the
execution of non-destructive tests such as MT, PT
and UT.

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 Coil hooks –
Good due to experience!

Coil hooks without counter-

weight compensation
Page 24

Coil hook with fixed

counterweight
Page 25

Coil hook with automatic

counterweight compensation
Page 26

The coil has got a hook! The hook is indispensable for

the horizontal coil transport. Tailor-made and optimised
for the detailed application it fits perfectly – as coils
cannot be pigeonholed. Perfect that we can revert to
hundreds of coilhooks – one made by PFEIFER will
always suit!

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 Coil hooks without
counterweight compensation

Product benefits
Coil hooks without counterweight compensation for the safe
and protective transport of tied, narrow steel and split coils in
horizontal axis and other rotational hollow bodies.

b The light one for small and slim things

Perfect to separate or transport slim loads such as rings
or slit coils.

b Without counterweight compensation?

Coil hooks

Coil hooks without counterweight compensation are crooked

when unloaded, however, they have a very low dead weight.
So the coil hook can easily be held in the scales by hand and
be safely led into the coil eye.

b If it fits, it is safe!
Slim loads tend to tilt. If the prong length is adapted to the
load width, the load is in contact with the vertical lifting leg
and the load centre of gravity is below the suspension.
When loaded, the coil hook orients itself with a safety
inclination of 5° upwards, so that the load hangs safely.

Standard design
J Way of load picking up J Operation
4/4 prong (prong length = maximum load width) Manual operation by handle
J Safety equipment J Supply
Safety cam prevents the load from sliding down Completely assembled ready for operation.
J Suspension
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
Adaption to your crane hook number!

We can also help with sensitive steel coils!

ore?
like to h ave even m Especially the sensitive outer layer and the edges of thin-sheet
You would rehensive range of additionanls!opti
ons
coils should be protected in order to avoid loss in material. We
comp nditio
Due to our lmost all co can protect the contact areas by using rounded covers on the
w el l eq u ipped for a ll co il hooks
we are
it io n a l op ti ons for a prongs or plates from steel or plastic at the
add
 see our vertical bar of the hook. Just ask! We help you transport
your coils safely and without damage.
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Coil hook with
fixed counterweight

Product benefits
Coil hooks with fixed counterweight for the safe and protective
transport of tied steel and wire coils in horizontal axis and other
rotational hollow bodies.

bbThe every-day hook with easy operation

Perfect for a quick and safe transport of steel coils or for
loading / unloading machines for steel processing. The load
can be well positioned and by means of a ¾ prong, the load
can even by stocked more narrowly (see optional equipment).

Coil hooks
bbWith rigid counterweight compensation?
The counterweight ensures horizontal prong position in
unloaded state and thus simplifies driving into the coil eye.

bbSafe
Notch-free inner radius to prevent dangerous notch stress
and safety cam at the top of the prong.

Standard design
JJ  ay of load picking up
W JJ  peration
O
4/4 prong (prong length = maximum load width) Manual operation by handle
JJ Safety equipment JJ Supply
Safety cam prevents the load from sliding down Completely assembled ready for operation.
JJ Suspension
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
Adaption to your crane hook number!
larger …
Get it even ith extra long prong and logwcocontan iners.
struction
also w g and unloa
din
Coil hooks y for loadin
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height,

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 Coil hook with automatic
counterweight compensation

Product benefits
Coil hooks with automatic counterweight compensation for
the safe and protective transport of tied steel and wire coils in
­horizontal axis and other rotational hollow bodies.

bbThe every-day hook with easy operation

Coil hooks with automatic counterweight are lighter than
the comparable design with rigid counterweight.

bbWith automatic counterweight compensation?

Coil hooks

The coilhook can move automatically into two positions:

into the unloaded and the loaded state. In each state,
the horizontal prong position is realised by a gas
­compression spring. Therefore, a heavy counterweight
becomes unnecessary.

bbSafe
Notch-free inner radius to prevent dangerous notch stress
and safety cam at the top of the prong.

Standard design
JJ  ay of load picking up
W JJ  peration
O
4/4 prong (prong length = maximum load width) Manual operation by handle
JJ Safety equipment JJ Supply
Safety cam prevents the load from sliding down Completely assembled ready for operation.
JJ Suspension
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
ht?
e dead weigare lighter than
Adaption to your crane hook number!
m w it h th
Proble counterwei
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with autom unterweigh
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Additional options (for all coil hooks)
¾ prong Round protection cover
For lifting tightly stored goods. For sensitive loads, welded on
Length of the coil prong can be the prong. Bare metal or coated
reduced to a maximum of 75 % with plastic.
of the coil width. Due to design
without safety cam.

Coil hooks
Stop plate with Round material prong
protection cover Prong made of round material.
Wide plate at the vertical inner For sensitive loads, rings and
side of the hook. Protection coils.
cover made of steel or plastic.

Impact protection Stand

Protection cover made of plastic With option for fixture on the
on tip of the prong, at the factory floor. For safe storage of
vertical outer side or at the the coil hook when not used.
bottom of the coil hook to
protect it from damage.

Manufacture also according

to customer’s requests
Suspension for telescope coil
grabs, suspension for twin
hooks, coil hook for loading and
unloading containers, etc.
Just ask us!

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 Custom-made solutions
1  Coil hook with automatic counterweight compensation 1
With screwable stop plate made of plastic.
2  Coil hook with suspension for telescope coil grab
Carrying capacity 30,000 kgs.
3  Coil hook with ring suspension
Stop plate with protection cover.
Carrying capacity 17,500 kgs.
4  Coil hook with bolt suspension
With safety cam. Carrying capacity 35,000 kgs.
Coil hooks

5  Coil hook with stand

6  Coil hook with chamfered prong
For sensitive coils.

Red dots at the coil hook?

There are two red dots at the coil hook, positioned
next to the suspension and at the tip of the prong. The distance
of these dots is stamped on the coil hook if the enlargement of
the coil hook needs to be checked. See picture 6.

2 3 4

5 6

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 Pulley blocks –
Our core at the rope!

Pulley blocks
Page 30

We do not only develop with passion for detail but we

do also design them with safety and expert know-how.
Always planned for the corresponding operational
environment, protected from corrosion, heat, dust
and moisture – conceived for hard continuous use.
Perfectly tailored for the carrying capacity and hoist
drive classification – simply the core.

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 Pulley blocks

Product benefits
Pulley blocks for safe lifting and exact positioning of diverse loads.
Load attachment by rotatable single hook according to DIN 15401
or double hook according to DIN 15402.

bbAnything but readymade

There are too many factors influencing pulley blocks in order
to get them into a standardised modular system. This can
only be tackled by experience and know-how when it comes
to hoist drive classes, lifting capacities and classifications –
and perfectly adjusted to your case of application!

bbSturdy
Pulley blocks

high-quality pulleys in solid body.

bbMaintenance-friendly
easy to disassemble, pulleys mounted on an anti-friction
bearing can be regreased by the axis.

Standard design
JJ  ear system
G
Slewing drive by electric SEW-gear motor, limitation of Just do not lose the overview!
slewing range
JJ  ay of load picking up
W
JJ  ook safety catch – a must-have? Yes, hook safety
H
Single hook according to DIN 15401 or double hook catches are mandatory according to the accident prevention
according to DIN 15402, with hook safety catch. regulations. Often they cannot be engaged and disengaged
very easily because the loads make it more difficult to reach
JJ Suspension the load hook. Electromechanically operated hook safety
By one or more rope sheaves catches are easier and above all safer for the user (see
additional options).
JJ  peration
O JJ Limited slewing range is important for lifting device
By existing crane control
If lifting devices are to be mounted with an electric power
JJ Supply cable, a fix plug connection for power supply might not be
Without electrical control, completely wired up a good idea because rotational movement is not possible.
Harting plugs for the connection to the crane electrics. Therefore limitation of the slewing range or an integrated
Works certificate for forged load hooks. slip ring assembly for energy and data transmission is
compulsory.
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Additional options
Unlimited slewing range Frequency converter for
soft start
Geared motor equipped with
frequency converter.
Recommended for turning long
and heavy loads.

Electromechanic safety catch Integrated weighing system

The catch at the load hook is With large digital weight display

Pulley blocks
activated by an electric cylinder. and/or with W-LAN radio system
With safety switch-off against for data transfer of the load
operating error. weight to an evaluation station
with printer.

Battery-powered Manufacture also according

Two exchangeable battery to customer’s requests
blocks, with digital display of With heat protection sheet, cable
voltage and rest running time, strain relief or a splash-proof
approx. 1,000 load cycles per design etc. Just ask us!
charging.

Plug connection for

lifting devices
Plug connection positioned at
the bottom for the connection
of an electrically operated lifting
device.

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 Custom-made solutions
1  Pulley block with external motor 1
Suspended by 8 sheaves. Carrying capacity 80,000 kgs.
2  Pulley block with electromagnetic safety catch
For free rotation of the load hook.
Carrying capacity 30,000 kgs.
3  Pulley block with integrated weighing system
With large sized digital LED-display.
Carrying capacity 17,500 kgs.
Pulley blocks

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 Spreader beams –
Our variety at the hook!

Spreader beam with

adjustable cross beams
Page 34

Equalising spreader beam

Page 36

Long-hook spreader beam

Page 39

Rotating spreader beam

Page 41

Turnover spreader beam

Page 43

Other spreader beams

Page 47

Spreader beams – quite simply the load lifting devices

used most often! Without the “classical” spreader beam,
it would be difficult to get goods, machines and
iz e d s p r e a der beams? installations from A to B.
Standard rate catalog
r sepa
ue
d them in ou chnology”! The different as the loads are, the versatile are the
You can fin m m e – Lifting te
pro g ra spreader beams made by PFEIFER, always focussed
“Standard
on the basics.

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 Spreader beam with
adjustable cross beams

Product benefits
Spreader beams with adjustable cross beams for safe and
protective transport of loads varying in lengths and widths with
coaxial centre of gravity. Load attachment by four load hooks,
manually adjustable in fixed grids in longitudinal and cross
direction.

Rigid spreader beam for safe and protective

transport of diverse loads with coaxial centre of
gravitiy. Load attachment by four load hooks with
fixed distance of hooks.

bbWell positioned is half the transport

Only if the crane hook is positioned perpendicularly
to the load centre of gravity, the transport is safe and
solid. If the load centre of gravity is concentric, but
Spreader beams

the loads varies in length and width, the standard design

ss
is perfect. If the load centre of gravity and the stress is
m w it h a d justable cro
ea
Spreader b
one-sided, we will find a safe tailor-made solution for your
…
case of application!
a m s a ls o with hooks eton containers or
be transport of
skel
bbReally space-saving specifically
for the
t steel mes
hes!
Cross beams can be easily removed for space-saving reinforcemen
storage and transport.

bbRobust
Simple and robust design in sectional steel for hard
continuous usage.

Standard design
JJ  ay of load picking up
W
Four load hooks, manually adjustable in longitudinal and Which design fits for my load?
cross direction. The load hooks are not swivelling under load
(they only serve for positioning without load!). The cross
beams and the adjustment points may only be adjusted Design Length/Width load Centre of gravity
synchronously.
Rigid Fixed
Central
JJ Suspension (standard) (constant dimensions)
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401. Adjustable
Varying Central
Adaption to your crane hook number! (standard)

JJ Supply Coaxial
Tailor-made Fixed or varying
(one-sided stress)
Partially preassembled, ready for operation (adjustment points
and cross beams have to be attached before commissioning!).
We would be pleased to assist you and will gladly offer advice
and support:
+49 (0) 8331-937-636 or [email protected]

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Custom-made solutions
1  Adjustable spreader beam with low construction height 1
Cross beams on top for low heights, cross beams can be
used individually. Carrying capacity 15,000 kgs.
2  Adjustable spreader beam with hinged cross beams
Double-hook suspension. Carrying capacity 30,000 kgs.
3  Adjustable spreader beam with low construction height
Cross beams on top for low heights. Carrying capacity
30,000 kgs.
4  Rigid design. Carrying capacity 25,000 kgs.
2
5  Tailor-made design with integrated balancers in
longitudinal and transverse direction.
Carrying capacity 20,000 kgs.

Spreader beams
6  Adjustable design for the transport of motors.
Cross beams are locked by bolts.
Carrying capacity 16,000 kgs.
7  Adjustable spreader beam with cross beams for
machinery components
Double-hook suspension by endless wire rope slings.
3
Carrying capacity 66,000 kgs.

5 6 7

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 Equalising spreader beam

Product benefits
Equalising spreader beams with rigid suspension for safe and
protective transport of loads with centrally positioned centre of
gravity which needs an even load distribution to all attachment
points. Especially suitable for prefabricated parts made of concrete
and masonry. Load attachment by load hooks moveable on sliders.

Equalising spreader beam with adjustable suspension

for safe and protective transport of diverse loads
with coaxial centre of gravitiy which needs an
even load distribution to all attachment points.
Especially suitable for prefabricated parts made
of concrete and masonry. Load attachment by
load hooks moveable on sliders.

b Demanded by the constructional

Spreader beams

professional association!
If there are more than two suspension / attachment points in
precast parts from concrete or brickwalls, equalising spreader
beams are to be used. They guarantee an even stress of the
the attachment points during transport.

b Automatic height compensation b Suspension with little oscillation

due to load hooks moveable on sliders. A shortener at the due to chain slings with two or three legs and thus low
end of the chain enables the chain sling to compensate in dead weight.
length, if not all the hooks are used.

Standard design
J Way of load picking up J Supply
Various load hooks on sliders, adjustable on a continuous Completely assembled ready for operation.
round steel chain. The load hooks are not swivelling under load
(they only serve for positioning without load!). Consider the
ore evenly!
minimum number of load hooks that have to be attached.
s loads m
J Suspension No o ne distribute
Rigid suspension. Suspension by chain sling suitable for single
hooks acc. to DIN 15401. Adaption to your crane hook
number!

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Custom-made solutions
Your transport – your lifting device!
If our standard modular system is not enough, we make it fit –
specially tailored to your specified requirements.

1 Equalising spreader beam – designed as spreader beam

with cross beams
Double-hook suspension. Carrying capacity 12,000 kgs.
2 Equalising spreader beam with adjustable suspension
by an electric motor
With 13 load hooks. Carrying capacity 8,000 kgs.
3 Equalising spreader beam – designed as frame-shaped
spreader beam For the transport of rectangular precast
elements. Carrying capacity 45,000 kgs.
4 Equalising spreader beam with rigid suspension

Spreader beams
With 13 load hooks. Carrying capacity 7,000 kgs.

1 2 4

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 The position of the load centre of gravity
Spreader beam 1 Spreader beam 1
The position of the load centre of gravity and the
attachment points – there is nothing more important
when lifting, especially when lifting with spreader beams. A A

Crane hook and load centre of gravity always form Load 2

a vertical line.
When lifting a load, the crane hook is always above the load Load 1
centre of gravity. If the crane hook is not positioned above the
LCOG
load centre of gravity, the system tilts when lifting until the C
D
crane hook positions itself above the load centre of gravity and LCOG

the system is balanced again! There are two very important

points to consider:
Spreader beam 1 + Load 1: always stable Spreader beam 1 + Load 2: stable, when A > D
1) Construction height of the spreader beam
Spreader beams

The greater the construction height of the spreader beam, the

Spreader beam 2 Spreader beam 2
less the spreader beam must tilt in order to position the crane
hook above the load centre of gravity. The construction height B B

of a spreader beam is the dimension between the lower edge

of the suspension and the point of support of the attachment
Load 2
device (dimension A or B). When the cross girders are on
top of the spreader beam (such as displayed in the sketches Load 1
2 and 4) or when the suspension is between two longitudinal
girders are regarded as spreader beams with a low construc- C LCOG
tion height. These therefore tend to swing. Spreader beams LCOG D
with a 2-legged chain suspension are most stable as the
construction height is increased due to the chain.
Spreader beam 2 + Load 1: stable, when C > B
2) Attachment points at the load Spreader beam 2 + Load 2: always instable

The best starting position are loads whose attachment points

are above the load centre of gravity and which are lifted by
means of spreader beams whose construction height is
positive (see picture 1). In case of negative construction height
(picture 2), the load is only stable when C>B. Loads whose
load centres of gravity are above the attachment points
c o r r e c t c ombination
(pictures 3 and 4) are difficult. In this case you will need
sider the design type
of
spreader beams in any case which have a very large, positive Always con m e n t a n d
ttach
construction height. Crossed attachment or regular lashing of
of type of a
r beam!
the spreade
the load helps to achieve a certain amount of stability.
Just ask us when you are not sure. We will help you.

Spreader beam 1 has a positive construction height as the

attachment point of the crane hook is higher than the support
points of the attachment devices to the load. Spreder beam 2
has a negative construction height as the suspension of the
crane hook is lower than the attachment points to the load.

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Long-hook spreader beam

Product benefits
Long-hook spreader beams for safe and protective transport of
diverse loads with shafts or winding spindles. Especially suitable
for the transport of paper rolls on tambours, for foundry boxes
with pins, rollers, axes, etc. Load attachment by two rigid long
hooks with fix distance of hooks.

bbPerfectly suitable for shafts and drifts

especially when space is narrow, shafts and drifts can
rapidly be taken up and transported.

bbRapid lifting of loads

by long hooks without safety catch. The radius of the curves
adapted to the shaft and the large distance between base and
the tip of the hook prevent unintentional unhooking of the

Spreader beams
shafts or drifts.

bbCovers protect from wear

The long hooks can be equipped with covers from plastic,
bronze or high-tensile steel in the hook base. Can be
exchanged or retrofitted very easily as the covers are
screwable.

Standard design
JJ  ay of load picking up
W
Two rigid long hooks with fixed distance of hooks. Hot loads or high surrounding temperatures?
Without any more specific requirements, our lifting
JJ Suspension
devices are designed for a temperature range (of load surface
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
and surroundings) of – 20 to +65° C. However, we also able
Adaption to your crane hook number!
to achieve more: Spreader beams for foundries with high load
JJ Supply surface temperatures can be equipped with a heat-protection
Completely assembled ready for operation. sheet at the lower side of the girder, with wear-protection
covers from steel or at the bed of the hooks or longhooks from
heat-resisting steel. Thus, for example 500 °C hot bollards can
be lifted.
le ctrically
h in g e d , m anually or e
Also with
long hooks
We would be pleased to assist you and will gladly offer advice
adjustable and support:
+49 (0) 8331-937-636 or [email protected]
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 Custom-made solutions
1   Long-hook spreader beam for foundry use 1
With gimbal-mounted long-hooks made of heat-resisting steel,
screwable covers and shield for heat protection.
Carrying capacity 20,000 kgs.
2  Long-hook spreader beam with hinged long-hooks
For tambours. Carrying capacity 12,000 kgs.
3  Long-hook spreader beam with covers
For protection against corrosion and wear in the hook base.
4  Long-hook spreader beam with
gimbal-mounted long hooks
Suspension by bolts for double-hook suspension respectively
for two double hooks for two crane operation.
Carrying capacity 80,000 kgs.
5  Long-hook spreader beam – designed as
Spreader beams

rotating spreader beam

For the transport of reels. Long hooks can be manually
adjusted in three positions. Carrying capacity 4,000 kgs.

2 3 4

5 5

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Rotating spreader beam

Product benefits
Rotating spreader beams for
safe lifting and exact position-
ing of loads of all kinds with
two cranes. Load attachment
by lower placed spreader beam
with miscellaneous attachment
options.

bbGive the possibility to two cranes to rotate your bbCombine flexibly – to put it simply
loads horizontally and to position them precisely! When it comes to rotating spreader beams, there is nothing

Spreader beams
Rotating spreader beams do not only interlink two cranes so ready-made. From above, the demands come from the
that their lifting capacities can be added up, but they can also cranes, from below from the loads. Nevertheless, flexibility is
rotate and position the loads to the point. possible: by means of cleverly chosen attachment points at
the lower spreader beam. Long hooks, diagonal spreader
bbRotate with safety beams or attachment devices can be directly attached by bolt
connections, on the other hand, the function of a two-crane-
The load hangs at a ball-bearing supported slewing ring!
spreader beam can also be performed. We supply the
In our company, we focus on safety, not only for our own
­suitable concept made to measure!
products but also for purchased parts. In terms of ball-­
bearing supported slewing rings we thus rely on highest
­quality and only cooperate with German market leaders of
slewing bearings.

Standard design
JJ  ear system
G JJ  peration
O
Electromechanical horizontal slewing gear by ball-bearing By existing crane control. During operation, the two cranes are
supported slewing ring, limitation of slewing range to be synchronised.
JJ  ay of load picking up
W JJ Supply
Miscellaneous attachment options by means of lower placed Completely wired with electrical control in the switch box and
spreader beam: long hooks, bolts, cross beams etc. with plug for the connection to your crane facilities.
JJ Suspension
Suspension suitable for two single crane hooks acc. to
DIN 15401 (two crane operation).
Adaption to your crane hook number!

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 Custom-made solutions
1  Rotating spreader beam – small and compact 1
With bolts at the lower placed spreader beam.
Carrying capacity 10,000 kgs.
2  Rotating spreader beam with hinged long hooks
For the transport of reels. Long hooks can be manually
adjusted in three positions. Carrying capacity 4,000 kgs.
3  Rotating spreader beam with hinged long hooks
Distance of long hooks 11,500 mm.
Carrying capacity 138,000 kgs.
4  Rotating spreader beam with cross beams
2 3
For the transport of stacked augers of harvester-threshers.
Lower placed spreader beam with central load hook and
set-down feet at the cross beams.
Carrying capacity 15,000 kgs.
Spreader beams

5  Rotating spreader beam with hinged long hooks

Carrying capacity 5,000 kgs.

4 5

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Turnover Spreader Beams

Product benefits
Turnover spreader beams for safe lifting and turning of inherent
loads with nearly round or square cross-section. Especially
suitable for heavy and bulky goods, such as components for
machines, welded frames, moulding boxes for foundries, concrete
precast parts, etc. Load attachment by two PU-coated lifting belts.

bbSimple
Just put lifting belts around your load and there you go.
Adventurous and dangerous methods for lifting loads with
two cranes, anti-sliding mats or sand mounds in order not to
damage the load become redundant!

bbSafe
The load can be stopped in any position and even from a

Spreader beams
safe distance: The user controls the turnover process by a
remote control unit. For shapeless loads without rotational
symmetry, the turnover units can also be actuated indepen-
dently of each other. Covered belts and deflection sheaves
prevent the belt from sliding through.

bbFast
No more time-consuming preparations with frequently wide-
spread cordoning the danger area. If the load fits the spreader
beam, you can immediately start – mobile on each crane.

Standard design
JJ  ear system
G JJ Operation
Two rollers driven by an electric motor. Running in synchronism Radio remote control with automatic belt cut-off (prevents the
belt lock from driving through the rollers)
JJ  ay of load picking up
W
Two PU-coated lifting belts with fixed belt distance. JJ Supply
Belts covered on one side and divisible. Completely wired with electrical control in the switch box and
with plug for the connection to your crane facilities.
JJ Safety equipment Without spring cable reel with two belts.
Turnover procedure can be stopped at any time and in each
position by emergency stop. LED signal lamps
JJ Suspension
le
Suspension suitable for single crane hooks acc. to DIN 15401.
: d e s ig ned as sing
Adaption to your crane hook number! Also poss ib le
tw o - c r a n e operation!
its for
turnover un

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 Additional options
Manually adjustable Adjustable turnover units by
turnover units an electric motor
Turnover units with roller Synchronously adjustable by
bearings for easy adjustment. spindle drive system.
With pre-defined grids for
locking.

Load attachment by Adjustable suspension

endless chains under load
The suspension of the loaded
spreader beam is positioned
automatically and vertically
Spreader beams

above the load centre of gravity

by spindle drive system.

Battery powered Manufacture also according to

Two exchangeable battery customer’s request
blocks, with digital display of With belt cut-off, asynchronically
voltage and rest running time, turnover units, double-crane
approx. 1,000 load cycles per operation, etc . Just ask us!
charging.

Set-down feet
Integrated at the front

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Custom-made solutions
Your transport – your lifting device!
When our standard design is not enough, we fit it to your
requirements. Your lifting device – exactly made to your
specific requirements.

1  Turnover units for turning balconies.

One unit driven by an electric motor and one not driven,
just running unit. Carrying capacity 12,000 kgs.
2  Turnover units for turning telescope profiles. Powered by
batteries, approx. 120 turnover processes.
With belt cut-off. Carrying capacity 12,500 kgs.
3  Turnover spreader beam with continuously adjustable
units by electric motor
For turning truck welding frames. Double-sided PU-coated

Spreader beams
belts. Admissible adjustment under load up to a maximum
of 2°. Carrying capacity 12,000 kgs.

1 2 3

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 Custom-made solutions
4  Turnover spreader beam with rigid belt distances 4
For turning precast elements. Carrying capacity 16,000 kgs
5   Turnover spreader beam with manually adjustable
turnover units
Operation by control unit. With set-down feet and suspension
by 2-legged chain sling. Carrying capacity 10,000 kgs.
6  Turnover spreader beam with manually adjustable
turnover units
Belt locks can be driven through the gear rollers. Turnover
units on roller bearings for simple relocation. Carrying
capacity 30,000 kgs.
7  Turnover spreader beam in heavy-duty design with
endless chains
Turnover units can be adjusted synchronously and
Spreader beams

asynchronously for equalising the load centre of gravity.

With steel edge protections to be fixed by magnets.
Carrying capacity 130,000 kgs.
8   Turnover units for turning vehicle frames
One turnover unit driven by an electric motor, one unit only
running. With adapter plate screwed on both sides as turnover
assistance. Carrying capacity 2,000 kgs.­ 5

6 7 8

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Other Spreader Beams

Product benefits
bbExtreme loads are no problem!
Our strength is lifting – not only loads with a weight of
hundreds of tons – but also of extremely long,
wide or high loads.

Heavy-duty spreader beam for the transport

Spreader beams
of nacelles in offshore operation

Spreader beam for the transport of locomotives

With manually adjustable

working length and transport otives
system for fork lift truck. Use in Also locom
ed!
pairs for the operation with four must be lift
cranes. Total carrying capacity
70,000 kgs.

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 Spreader beam in tubular design for the transport
of 60 m long rotor blades
Three-piece design, screwed by flange joints.
Attachment by various round slings and also sling-chain
connections for different rotor blades. Crane suspension by four
rope slings of 16 m. Successfully passed load test with 25 %
overlad and TÜV certificate.
Spreader beams

Double-crane spreader beams for the transport

of heavy concrete segments

Two double-crane spreader beams for the transport of concrete

segments of a weight of 46 tons and a length of 35 m.
The attachment points to the load are variable, in order to attach
different concrete elements. A jointed rocker safeguards even
load distribution to the transport anchors. Transport by four
synchronised gantry cranes.

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To each load their own
1  Container spreader beam for the transport 1
of ISO containers.
Attachment by twistlocks, locking by chain block and bevel
gear. Optical display of the twistlock positions.
Carrying capacity 16,000 kgs.
2  Adjustable spreader beam for the transport
of construction machines
Carrying capacity 16,000 kgs.
3  Spreader beam with cross beams for the transport
of crane segments
Carrying capacity 25,000 kgs.
4  Star-shaped spreader beam for the transport
of precast concrete elements Adjustable, with electric
­screwing unit for transport anchors. Carrying capacity

Spreader beams
50,000 kgs.
5  Spreader beam system for the transport of machine
components For four-crane operation, with central spreader
beam. Longitudinal spreader beams can be used as single
spreader beams. Total carrying capacity 70,000 kgs.

2 3

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 Turning Devices –
Our best on ground level!

Slewing coil positioner AXXO

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Positioner INVERTO
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Slewing and turning – so easy! Two positioners for all

kinds of operation and many loads! The slewing
positioner AXXO for compact, small loads of up to
10 tons or the PFEIFER INVERTO for heavy and bulky
goods of up to 30 tons.

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Slewing coil positioner AXXO

Product benefits
Swivelling coil positioner AXXO for safe and gentle turning of
compact, small loads up to 10 tons by 90°. Especially suitable
for palletised sheet straps, steel coils and reels.

b Highest efficiency
Due to fork lifter clearances, the table can be used every-
where and the space needed is limited to a minimum as
loading and unloading is done from the same side.
A simple 400 V plug is enough to connect the table with
the cable to the power supply.

b Flexible in operation
Suitable for a large number of loads such as palletised sheet
straps and steel coils, paper rolls, cable reels, rope reels,
injection moulds and tools.

b New definition of gentle turning

Turning Devices
The turning axis runs through the load's centre of gravity.
Therefore, there are hardly any moments of tilt making gentle
turning possible. A frequency converter is not necessary.

b Safety for you and your load!

Complex safety technology such as safety fences or locking b Integrated load cycle meter
devices for your loads are not necessary As an assistant to determine the service life as well
as to support in service and maintenance jobs.

Standard design
J Safety equipment J Load
Turnover procedure can be stopped at any time and in each Loading and unloading possible from the same side.
position by emergency stop. Two flashing lights signalise the Best suitable for hand pallet trucks, fork lifters and coil hooks.
turnover procedure optically. Acoustic warning signal when
turnover procedure is started J Operation
Radio remote control
J Supply
Completely ready to operate with 400V-CEE plug socket.
Incl. integrated load cycle meter

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 Product variants
SWL max. outer load diameter max. load width turning time
Reference no.
to mm mm s

2 1200 800 40 278417

6 1500 1000 40 278418
6 1800 600 40 278419
10 2000 1200 60 278420
Turning Devices

Additional options
Supporting wedges for loads Clearance in the table surface
with rotational symmetry. For easy unloading and loading
For a safe transport of horizontal by means of a coil hook,
loads such as coils, reels etc. possible from one side
Screwable onto the table
surface. Set consisting of two
pieces (one each per table
surface). Can be exchanged and
retrofitted!

Spring cable reel Manufacture also according to

Cable length 15 mts. customer's requests
Just ask us!

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Positiones INVERTO

Product benefits
Positioner INVERTO for the safe and gentle turning of heavy,
bulky loads up to 30 tons by 90°. Especially suitable for tools,
injection moulds, steel coils and paper rolls.

b Protective
due to a frequency converter the turning procedure starts
and ends slowly in order to reduce the turning time to a
minimum by means of rapid drive in the middle

b Safe
by enhoused or integrated safety bumpers
(see standard design “safety kit”).

b Mobile
due to fork lifter clearances, the positioner can be transported
to various locations of use. A simple 400 V plug is enough to
connect the positioner with the power supply.

Turning Devices
b Flexible
by three table surface options:
 for coils both or only one table surface with central
clearance for easy loading and unloading by means
of a coil hook
 for injection moulds: both table surfaces without b Integrated load cycle meter
clearances. as an assistant to determine the service life as well as
to support in service and maintenance jobs.

Standard design
J Gear system J Optional safety packages
2legged turnover gear system by geared motor and chain Safety rails: Safety rails at the upper side of the basis frame
cutting off the turnover procedure in case of clamping or
J Safety equipment
crushing hazard.
Turnover procedure can be stopped at any time and in each
position by emergency stop. Two flashing lights signalise the or
turnover procedure optically. Acoustic warning signal when Fence with safety light barriers: Safety fence with transceiver,
turnover procedure is started. passive reflectors and cable conduits.
Can easily be installed on site.
J Operation
Radio remote control (in case of integrated safety rails)
four
Available in
or stationary control key (in case of housing).
J Supply
Completely ready to operate with 400V-CEE plug socket.
sizes …
2 to
Size 0: up to
Electrical supply lines, anchoring bolts if necessary or to 8 to
foundation works as well as safety fences are to be arranged Size 1: 2 up
to 15 to
for by the client. Size 2: 8 up
up to 30 to
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 Additional options
V-shaped cover for cylindrical Protective covers for loads
loads such as coils. with sensitive surfaces.
V-shaped elements similar to PU plate can be slided onto the
plates from plastic for preventing table surface. Can be exchanged
the horizontally positioned coils and / or retrofitted!
from rolling down. Can be
screwed onto the table surface.
Can be exchanged and / or
retrofitted!

180°-Swivelling unit Spring cable reel

Integrated in the table base – Cable length 15 mts.
with high-quality ball-bearing
slewing ring for swivelling the
positiones by 180°. Loading and
unloading possible from the
same side!
Turning Devices

Manufacture also according to

customer's requests
Just ask us!

Safer operation

Slings and chains that often  as well as some

… Turn large and bulky goods fast,
damage sensitive load edges … adventurous and dangerous safe and without a crane!
methods for turning loads
become redundant!

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Custom-made solutions
1  Positioner with spindle-driven linear guide units. 1
For depalletising steel sheets. Carrying capacity 5,000 kgs.
2  Positioner on rails
For the turning of steel coils. With electrically moveable
support plate and bowl. Driving on rails via battery. Turning
process in fixed position with power supply.
Carrying capacity 20,000 kgs.
3  Positioner for large injection moulds
For turning of injection moulds. Dimension table top
3000x2000x3000 mm. Carrying capacity 32,000 kgs
4  Positioner for fleece rolls
For turning of fleece rolls on paletts. Accessible by fork lifter.
Carrying capacity 1,000 kgs.
5  Positioner with fence and safety light barriers
6   INVERTO 10 with protection covers
7  INVERTO 8 with 180° slewing device.

Turning Devices
With special equipment.

2 3 4

5 6

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 Choose the right one

AXXO INVERTO
Loads Compact, small loads up to 10 tons Heavy, bulky loads up to 30 tons
Especially suitable for Especially suitable for
J palletised sheet straps J tools
J steel coils J injection moulds
J reels J steel coils
J paper reels

Loading Can be loaded an unloaded from the opposite loading and unloading position
Unloading same side Especially suitable for
Especially suitable for J fork lifters
J fork lifters, fork lift trucks J coil hooks
J coil hooks J telescope coil grabs

Surrounding Small need of space Space for shunting the fork lifters necessary
conditions

Safety No protection fences, Either safety rails at the positioner itself or

barriers or similar necessary at the fence around the positioner with safety
light barriers are necessary

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 Expert Know-How

We have been developing lifting devices for all

­branches individually for your material handling –
for more than forty years! Thus, you can confidently
trust in PFEIFER.
We bring technology into application –
more safety and flexibility for mobile working!
We move with “added value” – a promise that
excels all the achievements of our enterprise.

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 Lifting – With Passion!

Paper rolls, steel mesh, rolls, injection moulds –

loads create demands, addressed to you and to us!
We invent, develop, manufacture and lift – between
requirement and reality. Safe lifting devices fulfilling their
tasks and safeguarding effective transport processes for
you. Every day, with enthusiasm, with passion.

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 Did you know that …
… we have developed and improved our blocking
system?
Our new blocking system now works even safer and more
effectively. It still combines the safety of a spindle drive with the
economic advantages of a roller chain gear system.

… we also come to your site for acceptance

and training?
We put the lifting device into service together with you and train
your staff regarding perfect operation and maintenance.
Our cooperation does not end with an acceptance –
we remain your partner during the whole life of the lifting device!

… we take first steps into the direction of

“condition monitoring” with our telescope
coil grabs?
We create real added value from data, elevating the operator’s
safety and organising maintenance “proactively” and stateful.
Always keeping an eye on the states – in a new, informative,
foresighted, globally linked way.

You will find more news and information on the

internet under  www.pfeifer.info or if you prefer
personal contact, please call under 08331-937-636.

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 Wrocław
Schifflange

Memmingen
Asten
Knonau

Madrid

07.18.05.5c WA/SI 355818

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