Over the years Stratalign’s Balken range of electric chain hoists have developed a reputation for strength, efficiency, reliability and great value, helping Kiwi companies to lift safer and lift better.
We are excited to announce the arrival of our new and improved range of Balken Generation 2 electric chain hoists and Trolleys, what we believe is our best value-for-money offering to date. It is part of a new breed of electric hoists, trolleys and remotes that will help Kiwi businesses work faster, safer and smarter than ever.
Key features of the Balken Generation 2 electric chain hoist
Generation 2 of our Balken hoist comes in single or dual speed. It’s a three-phase hoist with a 250kg – 5000 kg lifting capacity – resulting in an impressive power-to-weight ratio – and a 6 metre lift as standard.
The design of the hoist is verified by NZ-registered chartered professional engineers. It is manufactured for Stratalign by Delta Hoists in the Netherlands, which means it is built to some of the world’s most exacting standards, such as the European Standard Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
It is also locally certified to AS 1418.1, the Australian Standard that specifies the general requirements for a hoist. It is supplied with a test certificate, a CE declaration of conformity and operating instructions.
The unit itself is built for operational efficiency, safety, reliability and longevity. Featuring a robust aluminium housing, the hoist is IP55-rated and pendant control is IP65-rated, ensuring no reduction in performance or duty cycle in moist or dusty environments. The robust housing protects an electrical control system that features Siemens and Eaton components that further enhance the hoist’s quality and durability.
Our Gen 2 Balken Hoists also offered enhanced levels of usability:
- A compact design, including compact hook to hook measurement, increases the lift height capacity and helps to optimise your use of vertical space.
- The swivel load hook makes it simpler and more efficient to attach and release loads.
- The permanently lubricated transmission ensures smooth and quiet operation.
- The pendant control switch features plug-and-play electrical connections and an e-stop button for added safety.
- Electromagnetic spring pressure brake that activates if power to the unit is lost.
- Optional: single or dual-speed electric hoist trolleys, featuring close-coupled mounting for maximum headroom.
There is also the following optional extras available:
- Radio remote control with plug-and-play connections to allow toolless change from corded pendant to radio remote control.
- Eye Suspension
- Custom load chain and pendant cable lengths.
- Larger capacity chain buckets.
Helping New Zealand manufacturers safely solve their lifting challenges with the best local and global solutions
By selecting the perfect hoist for your material handling situation, and by ensuring it is installed correctly and your team uses it according to the manufacturer’s instructions, you can make your business safer, more efficient and more productive.
At Stratalign we’ve built a reputation for helping Kiwi businesses identify and secure the hoists and lifting equipment they need to work better. Our Balken Generation 2 hoists are just the tip of the iceberg: we offer a complete range of material handling products, and have the knowledge and expertise you need to identify the ideal lifting equipment for your situation.
