Explosion-protected lifting technology

With our wide portfolio of lifting equipment, we offer the best possible solution for your needs. Our explosion-protected hoists meet the high safety standards for handling in explosive environments.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

In many industries, it is essential to avoid potential ignition sources. A mechanically or electrically generated spark can cause an explosion in potentially explosive areas. These hazardous areas require cranes and hoists optimised for the respective application. These hoists are equipped with grounded components and encapsulated housings that avoid any ignition source (such as sparks or heat) and thus protect people and the machine during operation. The safety of the application is a top priority for our products.

Certified explosion protection 

Wherever explosive atmospheres occur in production and operations, we ensure the highest possible safety with certified crane components. For your employees, loads, machines and the environment. Demag hoist units comply with EU Directives 2014/34/EU (ATEX) and all European safety standards (EN).

Uncompromising quality: This is what Demag stands for.

Our product portfolio with the DXR rope hoist and DXC chain hoist and the integration of the hoists into crane sets offers tailored component packages for crane installations. Our portfolio covers zones 1 and 2, as well as 21 or 22, depending on requirements, making us a reliable partner for all relevant industries and applications.

Industries and zones

Classification of ATEX zones

Potentially explosive areas for gases and dusts are divided into zones, whose classification depends on two parameters:

• The type of fuel (dusts or gases) that may be present,
• The frequency or duration with which an explosive atmosphere can occur.