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The Automatic Safety Hook

The Automatic Safety Hook

The Automatic Safety Hook can pick up and release loads via the use of a remote control, removing any risks operators may put themselves under whilst manually connecting or disconnecting the load. The magnetic field on the bottom of the hook attracts and guides the lifting attachment into position before the operator presses the button on the remote control and the hook closes, allowing the operator to continue the lift as normal.


As the operator can connect the load without leaving the floor it avoids the need to work at height, thus satisfying the Working at Height Hierarchy part of The Work at Height Regulation 2005 6(2). Because of this, using The Automatic Safety Hook removes the need for working at height risk assessments and method statements, the expense of PPE, height safety training and costs associated with hiring MEWPs or other access.


Further risks are reduced; when working in areas of high temperatures or in toxic areas, of hand injuries and of manual handling injuries caused by the operator handling heavy chain slings. The use of The Automatic Safety Hook can also increase the productivity of workers and allows the operator to select the most convenient slinging method for each application.


The Automatic Safety Hook works with wire rope slings, chain slings, and masterlinks, and can be supplied with special webbing slings. The Automatic Hook has limitless applications and is available in two working load limits a 5ton and 10ton Hook.

Safety - Can a Load be Released Halfway Through a Lift? NO

If the operator tries to release the hook whilst a load is suspended, the load won’t be dropped. This is because the hook motor is not powerful enough to open the hook whilst under load, this is further improved with an electronic Safety Torque Limiter which cancels any operation when the load is over 4kgs.

 A sequence of buttons is required to operate the remote to prevent inadvertent operations.

Safety Data

WLL: 5 & 10 Tons
Safety factor: 4:1
IP65 (resistant to dust, rain & oil)
It does not require installation
CE compliant
Tested according to EN-1677
Produced according to ISO 9001
Swivel eye
Flexible antenna (100m range)
Steel body
High resistance
Aluminium frame
Forged steel hook
Spring driven safety trigger
Plastic paint 

Applications

Installation Work

Maintenance Work

Slung Loads

Lifting Cabins

Using HIABs

Container Lifting

Sling Recovery

Erecting Towers

Concrete Skips
Palletised Loads
Foundry
Lifting Generators
Railway Industry
Metal structures
Tanks/Vessels /Silos
Multi Hook Operation

Contact us at sales@rhclifting.com or submit an enquiry form

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