Rope Hoists

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Rope Hoists to Meet Individual Needs

Whether you need a compact or high-performance rope hoist, Demag offers a wide range of solutions to meet your lifting needs. Our Demag rope hoists include excellent safety features, high handling rates and cost-effective operation up to 100 tons (90,700 kg).

About Demag’s Rope Hoists

Whether used as basic hoist units integrated into existing equipment or as advanced lifting systems with electronic controls for crane applications, our rope hoists provide flexible solutions to meet specific lifting requirements, supporting loads up to 100 tons (90,700 kg).

Our rope hoists have been utilized by diverse industries to lift heavy loads, with some key sectors including:

Companies in these sectors value working with Demag due to our high-quality products, reliability and long history of expertise.

More Applications for Rope Hoists

Rope hoists are composed of larger components that allow them to withstand the heat created by constant lifting. Ropes made from wire also have higher SWLs (safe working loads) that also make them suitable for heavy lifting. Since they are able to work in conjunction with heavy objects for extended periods of time without overheating, they are often used in:

Manufacturing – Lifting and lowering heavy loads safely on plant floor allows the work to get done without posing threats to workers
Shipping and Handling – Wire rope hoists can be used to load and unload trucks and containers quickly and efficiently
Warehousing and Storage – Our hoists are able to successfully transfer heavy loads in warehouses and factories with minimal downtime, making them ideal for diverse uses

Demag DVR Rope Hoist

The DVR rope hoist is compact, versatile and high performance for a wide range of standard industrial applications. With configurations to meet capacity requirements, the DVR hoist has comprehensive options to meet crane and lifting requirements. Features include:

4 configurations: foot-mounted, low-headroom, standard monorail and double-girder trolley
Load capacities from 1 to 80 tons (907 kg to 72,600 kg)
Variable speed drive for lifting and travel motors
Choose the optional Demag DST Pendant for the same user-friendly, ergonomic design operators are used to

Visit the DVR Rope Hoist page for more information.

Demag DH Rope Hoist

Our DH rope hoist is utilized for a range of applications, including as traveling hoists on cranes or monorails and stationary solutions. These hoists provide reliable operation even in harsh environments with high ambient temperatures, high dust levels and aggressive atmospheres. Additional features include:

Three sizes for load capacities up to 100 tons (90,700 kg)
Hook paths up to 340 ft (104 m)
Rope lead-off possible in any direction

Visit our DH Rope Hoist page for more information.

Demag DHR Rope Hoist

The DHR rope hoist offers innovative lifting performance with smart features, compact design and flexible configuration options. Available with steel or synthetic rope, it supports efficient, high-duty operation across a range of applications.

Configurations include monorail, curved travel, double-rail trolley and foot-mounted
Load capacities up to 20 tons (18,140 kg) on select models
Designed for safety and control with real-time monitoring, DualDrive travel and a floor-projected blue light option

Visit the DHR Rope Hoist page for more information.

Staying Informed on Rope Hoists

Rope hoists are a great addition to any crane that needs to lift heavy loads effectively and reliably. Here are some FAQs and answers on rope hoists that you can consult to keep your team informed and safe.

What is the history of rope hoists?

Wire rope hoists were first developed in the early 1800s in Germany, designed for use in mining operations. By the late 1800s, electric motors were invented, which led to the use of electric wire rope hoists. Since they were powered by a motor, they were able to lift heavier loads than the previous hand-cranked or steam-powered hoists.

Demag is proud to be a part of this history with our operations coinciding with the development of the technology. Our origins began in 1819 Germany with the founding of the company that would later become Demag. Ever since we have been dedicated to crane solutions, including wire rope hoists.

In more recent years, synthetic rope has also emerged as an option for hoisting applications. Up to 85% lighter than steel, synthetic rope is easier to handle, does not require lubrication and produces less wear on equipment. Its stable structure helps reduce issues such as bird caging, kinks and core protrusion, making it well-suited for heavy-duty, rotation-resistant applications.

Today, rope hoists come in a variety of sizes, capacities and rope types so that each application can have an appropriately sized rope hoist for its intended use.

What are the main components of a rope hoist?

There are a few components that make up a rope hoist. First, you have the drum. It is a rotating cylinder that the rope is wound around. The motor serves as the power source behind the drum, allowing it to turn. Another key component is the brake, which prevents the load from falling if the power on the crane fails. Last but not least, there’s the load hook which is used to attach the load to the hoist and facilitates the transfer of loads.