Crate and box lifting aid
HECHT Technology offers a comprehensive range of powder handling equipment for the process industry. Our product range includes solutions such as endless liner systems for contamination-free bulk transfer and powder dosing systems for precise and safe powder feeding — engineered for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and battery applications.
Pallet lifter
Our pallet handling aids and pallet lifters are designed to position and move pallets safely, efficiently and ergonomically within production, logistics and packaging environments. Thanks to controlled lifting and tilting mechanisms, hundreds of manual lifting operations are replaced each week by an efficient, controlled and safe process.
Lifting aid for rolls
Reel lifting aids or reel lifters have been developed for the safe lifting, moving and positioning of reels, drums and cylindrical products within industrial processes. These systems enable heavy and awkward loads to be handled in an ergonomic and controlled manner, thereby significantly reducing physical strain and risks.
Barrel lifter
Our drum lifting aids and drum lifters are designed for the safe lifting, moving and positioning of drums and barrels within industrial processes. These systems enable heavy and often awkward drums to be handled in an ergonomic and controlled manner, thereby significantly reducing physical strain and risks.
Lifting aids for drums, rolls and pallets
HECHT Lifting Aid
A HECHT lifting aid is a portable or fixed ergonomic device that assists operators in safely lifting, tilting, and positioning loads between 25 kg and 3,000 kg — eliminating back strain and reducing manual handling injuries to near zero. HECHT lifting aids include vacuum lifters, mechanical arm balancers, counterweighted hoists, and motorised tilting frames, all certified to EN 13155, ISO 11228 (ergonomics of manual handling), EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and ATEX 2014/34/EU for explosive dust/gas environments.
Key Specifications
- Load range: 25–3,000 kg; vacuum lifters up to 500 kg with dual-circuit redundancy; motorised tilting frames up to 1,000 kg at ±180°
- Compliance: EN 13155, ISO 11228 (ergonomics of manual handling), EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, ATEX 2014/34/EU cat. 2D (zone 21), NEN 3140 periodic inspection
- HECHT products: LAS-EC barrel tilting lifter, EWI electric transport vehicle, custom vacuum lifting frames, FIBC big bag lifting beams — all available through Plant Partner B.V.
- Applications: pharmaceutical dispensing rooms (GMP Annex 1, OEB 1–4), food packaging (EHEDG class II, FSMA), chemical drum handling (ATEX zone 21, REACH), battery module assembly (IATF 16949)
- Key benefit: MSD injury reduction 35–55%, 50–70% faster handling vs. manual, TCO payback 12–24 months; available with IP65/IP67 washdown rating for CIP environments
HECHT lifting aids integrate with complete powder processing and conveying solutions, tested at our Test & Trial Centre in Pörnbach, Germany. Sector-specific configurations are available for pharmaceutical GMP Annex 1 and OEB containment environments.
Types of HECHT Lifting Aids
The HECHT product range includes vacuum lifters for smooth, non-porous surfaces (glass, metal, plastic up to 500 kg), motorised tilting frames for drum and barrel emptying with containment (LAS-EC, OEB 1–5), mechanical arm balancers for repetitive assembly tasks (2–300 kg), and heavy-duty lifting beams for big bag and pallet handling (FIBC type C/D, up to 3,000 kg). All are available in ATEX-certified versions for zone 21 (dust) and zone 1 (gas) environments.
FAQ — Lifting Aid
What is the difference between a lifting aid and standard lifting equipment?
A lifting aid is designed to assist the operator — reducing the physical effort required rather than fully automating the lift. This makes lifting aids ideal for variable load sizes, non-repetitive tasks, or environments where full automation is not economical. HECHT lifting aids comply with ergonomic thresholds of ISO 11228 and Arbowet requirements, reducing the risk assessment burden for employers by keeping manual handling forces below 10 kg equivalent at the operator's hands.
Are HECHT lifting aids suitable for ATEX zone 21 dust environments?
Yes. HECHT lifting aids are available in ATEX 2014/34/EU category 2D (zone 21) certified versions for explosive dust environments, including pharmaceutical API powder rooms (OEB 1–4), battery electrode handling (LiFePO4, NMC, graphite — ATEX St2), and chemical fine powder processing. All ATEX models feature electrostatic grounding compliant with NEN-EN 60079-32, ATEX-rated motors, and stainless steel RVS 316L contact surfaces electropolished to Ra ≤0.8 µm.
How do you select the right lifting aid for an industrial application?
Key selection criteria include load weight and shape, lift height and frequency, environmental requirements (ATEX zone, GMP cleanroom class, IP rating), and integration needs (manual vs. motorised, standalone vs. line-integrated). HECHT's Test & Trial Centre in Pörnbach, Germany offers free lifting aid trials with your actual product — including SMEPAC containment testing for OEB 1–5 applications. Contact Plant Partner B.V. for a TCO analysis and ROI calculation tailored to your production environment.