Archive for March, 2010

Verlinde launches ZHR – “Heavy Duty” Manual Chain Hoist

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Verlinde has launched the new ZHR “heavy duty” manual chain hoist, designed for frequent lifting of loads between 500kg and 5,000kg.

The ZHR comes in a choice of seven different models, according to the desired lifting capacity and reeving system, Verlinde said. Standard features include a four-bearing lifting mechanism and a load limiter for greater safety. The load wheel and reduction gears are machined to operate for longer under heavy use.

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Get “the best of all worlds” at the ITEAC and ABTT 2010

Sunday, March 21st, 2010


Hoist UK are now offering customers “the best of all worlds” through their distribution / partnership agreements with entertainment industry brand leaders JR Clancy, Niscon Inc and Verlinde.

The group will be Silver sponsors of the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference, just before the ABTT Theatre Show and during the show, technical representatives from “the best of all worlds” group will be available to discuss your requirements at a smaller and quieter stand in the bar area of the Lawrence Hall.

Hoist UK offer services such as the distribution of entertainment products to individuals, companies and end users. The Hoist UK project team will integrate products from their partner’s ranges with equipment and services of our own design to create a “complete project solution”. Hoist UK will design, manufacture, install, load test and commission your solution to suit your needs under their banner of “Safety Above All“.

JR Clancy has been designing, manufacturing and installing theatrical stage rigging systems since 1885. The JR Clancy range includes automated and manual rigging systems, heat resistant borders, fire curtains and acoustic shells. JR Clancy equipment can be found throughout the world in performance venues from your local school to large scale performing art centres. Look for the name JR Clancy; it’s your sign of Quality Since 1885.

Niscon Inc design, supply and implement motion control systems that Engineer the Art of Movement. Whether they are designing an individual component to compliment an installation or a complete turnkey system, their end goal remains the same; to provide a flexible, customisable solution that exceeds the expectations of the end user and anticipates their future needs.

Verlinde SA has been manufacturing hoists and devoted to lifting equipment for over 150 years. Their factory in Vernouillet, France has a manufacturing production capacity of 40,000 electric chain hoists per annum. The Verlinde Stagemaker line is one of the brand leaders in the industry, boasting products manufactured to the highest safety standards including BGV-D8, D8+ and C1.

The best of all worlds” partnership offered by Hoist UK will give customers the opportunity to find products from industry brand leaders seamlessly designed, conceived, manufactured and delivered with one call.

Remember: Safety Above All