Hoists are adaptable pieces of equipment, and the right choice can prove an incredible investment in your business. But not all hoists are made the same, and selecting the ideal model for a given situation can be difficult, particularly if you don’t often deal in material handling equipment.
At Stratalign we pride ourselves on helping New Zealand manufacturers safely solve their lifting challenges with the best local and global solutions. We’re experts at identifying the hoists and equipment that will make your business safer, more efficient and more productive.
Recently we’ve made a new addition to the Stratalign hoist range: RWM. This Italian brand is a world leader in terms of quality and durability, and forms the ideal hoist option in a wealth of situations.
Here’s all you need to know about RWM Hoists.
RWM: Handcrafted in Italy for harsh environments
RWM is an Italian brand that has been producing electric hoists since 1969. Founded by Vilmino Rebeschin, and now run by his sons Giovanni and Marco, this family-owned company has spent over half a century pushing the limits of manufacturing excellence and technological innovation.
If Ferrari has a hoist equivalent, it’s RWM. These are high-end pieces of equipment that are hand-crafted in Italy by an in-house team of expert engineers, using only the highest quality materials.
And just as a Ferrari is a specialised piece of equipment built to outperform an everyday runaround like a Toyota or Hyundai, an RWM hoist is designed to outperform a more standard hoist.
RWM hoists have a safe operating range that is up to 40% larger than a standard commercial hoist, running like clockwork in temperatures as low as -20°C and as high as +50°C. And boasting IP-65 pendant ratings and IP-55 body ratings, most of the RWM range is highly resistant to moisture and dust.
If your hoist will be required to run in harsh environments, whether inside a commercial freezer, near a smelter, or in a particularly dusty or moist atmosphere, an RWM hoist is a fantastic option.
An RWM hoist can also work longer and harder in these harsh conditions. With duty cycles as high as 55%, RWM hoists comfortably outperform standard commercial hoists, which tend to have duty cycles closer to 40%. This makes them an ideal option for any demanding application where uptime is critical.
A premium, specialised hoist option
It’s understandable that the level of quality and durability offered by an RWM hoist comes at a price. This is a specialised piece of material handling equipment, hand-crafted in Italy, that is able to withstand conditions and complete tasks that standard commercial hoists simply can’t.
As such, many businesses won’t have the need to pay for the extra quality and functionality that an RWM hoist offers, because a standard commercial hoist, such as a Balken G2, will more than do the job.
But for those who require that higher level of performance – who need a Ferrari, not a Toyota – there’s no better hoist brand than RWM.
Helping New Zealand manufacturers safely solve their lifting challenges with the best local and global solutions
Not sure whether you need a standard commercial hoist, or a high-performance piece of RWM equipment? That’s where we come in.
At Stratalign we’ve spent years helping Kiwi businesses identify and secure the manual handling equipment they need. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to help you identify the ideal hoist for your situation – the type that can make your business safer, more efficient and more productive.
We offer a complete range of hoists, including air, manual and electric hoists from brands like RWM, Balken G2 and more, all of which are certified to AS 1418.1.
