Solutions for Elevator installation and maintenance

Tractel is the leading global manufacturer of tools used in the installation, modernisation and maintenance of elevators. These tools include well- known brands such as the Tirak and Minifor hoists. Our man-riding and material lifting solutions are used globally by all major elevators manufacturers.
 
Tractel`s experience allows us to engineer specifically-designed solutions for use in elevator shafts around the world.

Tractel in the elevator industry

Tractel is the perfect partner for companies in the global Elevator industry. We have a complete product range, including:

  • Man-riding hoists
  • Pulleys for elevator shafts
  • Fall protection PPE
  • Material handling equipment

We combine this range with expertise on installation methods and compliance to standards. Whatever your specific Elevator application, we can assist you in making sure your workers are safe and productive.

Safety

Elevators are recognised as the most widely used and safest means of travel in the world. The safety of users, installers and installations is the primary concern of every elevator operator. During lift installations and modernisations there are a number of risks that need to be minimised and that are typically associated with working at height such as falling objects or falling personnel.

Elevator companies need partners who understand their business and can offer complete solutions to ensure the safety of installers and installations from the very first stages of a new project. Tractel's complete solutions, including Tirak, Minifor, BSO, PFPE and other customised safety systems, meet the ongoing challenge of safety on site.




Keep the team safe

Installation efficiency

Demand for faster completion times means that new installations and modernisation of lifts are increasingly subject to time constraints. This while projects involving very high liftshafts, large lifting capacities and strong flows of people are becoming more and more frequent. These developments have a direct impact on installation processes and therefore on the methods and tools used.

Working in partnership with the world leaders in the Elevator sector, Tractel's tailor-made solutions ensure a safe installation process and an optimisation of the time needed for operations.

Installation & Equipment

Products to last, worldwide support

Tractel knows the constraints of modern construction sites and is committed to providing reliable tools that are suitable for tough working environments. Tractel products are designed to be robust, reliable and easy to maintain. In our product design process we focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the ability to use our tools for many years.

Tractel's worldwide presence allows us to support our partners in all their global projects including service, consultancy and support needs. Of course our products comply with the latest standards.


Tractel global support

Scaffoldless Installation

Tractel solutions for scaffoldless installation are known around the world and allow for improved efficiency during the installation process. Our solutions can be adapted to installation processes used around the world.


Tirak - the centrepiece for your man-riding application

The Tirak hoist is the ideal and universal option for man-riding. The compact dimensions and low weight enable easy handling to and on site. Integration of the Tirak hoist into the installation methods and applications is easy, thus increasing productivity and efficiency.

A complete series of Tirak models offers load capacities from below 300 kg up-to 2.000 kg for man riding. The low weight of the Tirak permits the
system to have a higher payload.

Thanks to the Tirak rope pass-through design, unlimited rope lengths are theoretically possible, making the Tirak a flexible tool which can be easily adapted for each project.

All Tirak systems intended for man riding are equipped with integrated overload protection which reliably shuts down the Tirak in the event of overloading.


The highest safety standards apply when man riding. Certified to EN1808 by an independent testing authority, the Tirak hoist fulfils all of these requirements.

Two decisive reasons for this success are the following profitability arguments:

  1. Through the single rope drive, almost no maintenance costs are incurred beyond the mandatory safety inspections.
  2. The extremely gentle rope drive ensures that the rope has a long service life.

Advantages of a Tirak hoist in your application:

  • Low maintenance costs
  • Low maintenance intervals
  • Compact drive
  • Low total weight
  • Double rope cycles
  • Up to 2000kg payload
  • Ergonomic design
  • Very high efficiency
  • Almost infinite rope lengths
  • Easy exchange of rope length between projects
  • Constant tractive force
  • Constant and high speed
  • Constant rope infeed and outfeed
  • Various attachment points and options
  • Rope run-out can be changed by deflection
  • Rope winder from 30 m - 1000 m possible

Minifor - the portable electric hoist with unlimited lifting height for all your material lifting applications.

With the Minifor range, Tractel offers a complete set of portable electric hoists for a wide range of material-lifting applications. Robust, portable and powerful for unlimited heights of lift.

WLL & options:

  • Unloaded wire rope freely suspended or optional rope reeler
  • Pendant control or radio operation
  • Single phase or 3 phase
  • WLL from 110 kg to 1100 kg

Quality and powerful:

  • High power to weight ratio
  • Body in aluminium alloy
  • Unlimited length of lifting wire rope

Safety:

  • Upper and lower adjustable end limit stops
  • Motor integrated brake

Applications:

  • Direct lift or sheaving kit for increased capacity

Advantages of a Minifor hoist in your application:

  • Compact
  • Low weight
  • Integrated handle
  • Any rope length
  • Powerful motors
  • Robust aluminium housing
  • No loss of speed and load capacity

Scaffoldless installation

The Tractel product range includes a comprehensive selection of hoists, load arresters and accessories for securing scaffoldless installation and the team working on it.

Lifting equipment

Tractel offers a wide range of products for lifting materials including electric and manual hoists and a range of beam clamps and trolleys.

Man-riding and material-lifting suspension points

On construction sites, you are often pressed on time and need installations to be up-and-running as quickly as possible. THis requires suspension points that are quick and easy to use, but still have a high WLL.

Our product range of trolleys and beam clamps allow flexibility on the construction site. Thanks to the adjustability on site, it is also possible to react to unplanned conditions and save important time, even for man riding applications.

Suspension points

Fall Protection - High Capacity Range 150 kg

Tractel is one of the first manufacturers to develop a complete range of fall arrest systems with a capacity greater than 100 kg, compliant with EU standards.

This range, including anchoring systems, connectors, fall arresters, automatic fall arresters, sliding fall arresters, harnesses, belts, and thigh straps, is tested according to European specifications:

  • CNB/P/11.062 (for use above 100 kg)
  • CNB/P/11.060 – 074 – 075 (for horizontal use / EDGE compliant)


This range is tested to stop the fall of an operator weighing 150 kg (this figure includes the weight of a person and their equipment) and allows employees to work safely at height, both vertically and horizontally, and in roof / edge applications.

In order to provide protection for the user up to the maximum allowed weight, the entire security line (anchorage – fall arrester – harness) must be High Capacity Range 150 KG.

Secure process of installation

Testing and controlling anchor points and installations ensures safety for everyone involved. We have a complete range of mechanical and electronic anchor testers. Our Dynafor load cell range can be used to measure loads and forces throughout installations.

Elescaf shafts access platform

Dismountable and adjustable aluminium platform for installation work in elevator shafts above the shaft door.

Downloads

Complete set of downloadable materials for Tractel products in the elevator industry.

If you have questions about how our Elevator tools can assist you with your projects, please contact us and speak directly to an expert in the Elevator industry.

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