Easy maintenance and repair

DC-Wind chain hoist

Optimum solution for wind turbine maintenance

The DC-Wind chain hoist is a proven solution to maintaining and servicing wind turbines. DC-Wind's high lifting speeds enable it to minimize maintenance and downtimes which in turn drives availability and efficiency. Additional features and benefits:

Convenient operation
Engineered to a high safety standard
Easily transport loads weighing up to 3,300 lbs (1,500 kg)
Hook paths up to 590 feet (180 meters)
Variable attachment to a slewing arm or a traveling portal arrangement

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Demagcranes

29201 Aurora Road
Solon, Ohio 44139-1895
USA

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+1 (440) 248 2400

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+1 (440) 248 3874

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Product information

The benefits at a glance

The Demag DC-Wind chain hoist is specially designed to meet the needs of wind turbine manufacturers and operators.

High safety standard

Safe and reliable load handling thanks to its brake/coupling system and its corrosion-protected brake featuring IP 55 protection

Can be adapted to meet specific customer requirements

Specification to suit individual needs, e.g. lifting height and chain collector design
Modification for different climate zones (e.g. cold climate versions), offshore operation and installation sites at great heights

Convenient operation

Fast main lifting speed
Precise positioning at creep lifting speed
Trolley can be easily locked with a handle
Ergonomic control pendant

Fast installation and simple handling

Simple commissioning and convenient service thanks to Plug & Lift connections
Long product service life and extremely low wear due to electrical braking and slip monitoring of the slipping clutch
Gearbox and slipping clutch maintenance-free for up to 10 years

Technical data

DC-Wind selection table

SWL lbs [kg]	Type	LS ft/min at 60 Hz [at 50 Hz m/min]	Hook path H ft [m]	Trolleys with frame	Chain dimensions	Max. weight *)
SWL lbs [kg]	Type	LS ft/min at 60 Hz [at 50 Hz m/min]	Hook path H ft [m]	Trolleys with frame	Chain dimensions	RUDC [lbs] kg	Station- ary [lbs] [kg]
275[125]	DC-Wind 2	64/16[16/4]	≤393[≤120]	2 x RU 3/2	4.2 x 12.2	[62] 28	[44] 20
275[125]	DC-Wind 5	96/24[24/6]		2 x RU 3/2	4.2 x 12.2	[73] 33	[57] 26
550[250]	DC-Wind 5	64/16[16/4]		2 x RU 3/2	4.2 x 12.2	[73] 33	[57] 26
550[250]	DC-Wind 10	96/24[24/6]	≤590[≤180]	2 x RU 6/2	5.3 x 15.2	[130]59	[99] 45
1,100[500]	DC-Wind 5	48/12[12/3]	≤393[≤120]	2 x RU 3/2	5.3 x 15.2	[95] 43	[79] 36
1,100[500]	DC-Wind 10	48/12[12/3]	≤393[≤120]	2 x RU 6/2	5.3 x 15.2	[130]59	[99] 45
1,100[500]		96/24[24/6]	≤590[≤180]	2 x RU 6/2	5.3 x 15.2	[130]59	[99] 45
1,750[800]		72/18[18/4.5]	≤492[≤150]	2 x U 11	7.4 x 21.2	[185]84	[141] 64
2,200[1000]		72/18[18/4.5]	≤393[≤120]	2 x U 11	7.4 x 21.2	[185]84	[141] 64
2,200[1000]		48/12[12/3]	≤393[≤120]	2 x U 11	7.4 x 21.2	[185]84	[141] 64
2,640[1200]	DC-Wind 15	64/16[16/4]	≤492[≤150]	2 x U 11	8.7 x 24.2	[341]155	[275] 125
3,300[1500]	DC-Wind 15	48/12[12/3]	≤393[≤120]	2 x U 11	8.7 x 24.2	[341]155	[275]125