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Table of contents
- Introduction: When the Heaviest Loads Demand the Highest Precision
- World Record: Precisely Moving 40.83 Metric Tons
- Electric Rope Winches in Synchronized Operation – Maximum Precision in the Case of Heaviest Loads
- D8plus model for maximum safety
- Precise Commissioning because of PLANETA Service
- Why Electric Rope Winches Are Indispensable in Synchronized Operation
- Modern Lifting Witches for Complex Lifting Tasks
- Safety as the Top Priority
- Engineering Excellence Meets Modern Lifting Technology
- Conclusion
When the Heaviest Loads Demand the Highest Precision
Handling exceptional loads places the highest demands on people, technology, and safety. A recent large-scale project by PLANETA-Service impressively demonstrates what modern technology is able to do. electric rope winches offer today: At the renowned Islamic Center for Civilization, the world’s heaviest chandelier was successfully installed. With a total weight of 40.83 metric tons, this imposing structure weighs nearly twice as much as the previous record holder.
To ensure that this extraordinary project could be carried out safely and precisely, eight PLANETA electric rope winches were used in precisely coordinated synchronized operation. The D8plus-model lifting winches used ensure maximum operational safety and load movements accurate to the millimeter—even under extreme conditions.
World Record: Precisely Moving 40.83 Metric Tons
An architectural masterpiece will soon hang in the central Quran Hall of the Islamic Center for Civilization. The monumental chandelier is impressive not only because of its size and intricate craftsmanship featuring high-quality Swarovski crystals, but also because of the extraordinary technical challenge it presents.
Directly beneath the chandelier is the famous Uthman Quran, which is considered one of the oldest Qurans in the world. As a result, there must be the utmost precision when it comes to lifting and positioning operations.
For comparison:
- Weight of the new chandelier: 40.83 metric tons
- Heaviest known chandelier to date: approximately 24 metric tons
- Load capacity nearly double that of previous reference projects
Such dimensions can only be handled with specially designed electric rope winches operating in synchronous mode.
Electric Rope Winches in Synchronized Operation – Maximum Precision in the Case of Heaviest Loads
At the heart of the project are a total of eight PLANETA PHW E 310 electric rope winches.
The electric rope winches When working in fully coordinated synchronous mode, each individual winch handles precisely defined portions of the load, while all movements are continuously monitored and synchronized.
This technology makes it possible to:
- even load distribution
- precise reciprocating motions
- Controlled starting and stopping
- minimal vibration
- Highest positioning accuracy
- maximum operational reliability
Especially in the case of loads of this magnitude, even a slight deviation in height among individual winches can be important for the safety of the entire system. That is why synchronized operation of modern electric rope winches plays an important role.
D8plus model for maximum safety
The lifting winches used were of the D8plus model (D8+ model).
This design meets the highest safety standards and is particularly well-suited for applications in which loads are continuously moved or suspended above people or valuable equipment.
In the case of this project, four of the eight systems were designed to be fully redundant. This ensures full operational reliability even in the event of a failure of individual components.
Technical Specifications:
- Winches: 8 × PHW-E 310
- Motor power: 5.5 kW
- Towing capacity: 5,625 kg (1st layer)
- Rope speed: 5 m/min
- Rope length: 1 × 25 m (1st layer)
The combination of:
- redundant design
- constant monitoring
- synchronous control
- Safety-Oriented Drive Technology
forms the basis for an exceptionally reliable overall system. It ensures precise and consistent conveyor belt tension—even in the case of large-scale systems.
Precise Commissioning because of PLANETA Service
In addition to supplying the electric rope winches , PLANETA-Service handles the complete technical commissioning of complex lifting systems.
This project focused on:
- Synchronization of all eight lifting winches
- Configuration of the Control System
- Fine-tuning of all movement sequences
- Testing of all safety-related functions
- Stress tests
- Final Acceptance of the Entire System
Especially in the case of multiple electric rope winches operating in synchronous mode, commissioning is important for the subsequent operational safety and service life of the entire system.
Why Electric Rope Winches Are Indispensable in Synchronized Operation
Many industrial applications today require lifting systems that are working in sync. Typical areas of application include:
- Machinery and Plant Engineering
- Mining
- Power Plant Construction
- Steel and Metallurgy Industry
- Shipbuilding
- Stage and Event Technology
- Large Crane Systems
- Custom Machine Building
- Infrastructure Projects
- Architectural Projects Featuring Movable Structures
Whenever heavy loads must be moved or positioned smoothly, electric rope winches in synchronous operation offer important benefits over individual drives.
Modern Lifting Witches for Complex Lifting Tasks
The requirements for today’s lifting winches go far beyond simply lifting loads.
The following are required:
- high capacities
- precise positioning
- high repeatability
- intelligent control technology
- easy maintenance
- maximum operational reliability
- long service life
PLANETA develops customized solutions for this purpose that can be precisely tailored to each specific application.
Whether it’s a single winch or a complex multi-winch system—modern electric rope winches can be flexibly integrated into a wide variety of systems.
Safety as the Top Priority
In the case of projects of this magnitude, safety is the top priority.
The D8plus models used meet the highest standards in terms of:
- redundant security
- reliable load support
- precise braking performance
- synchronous operation
- controlled movement sequences
Careful coordination of all components is essential, especially in the case of loads exceeding 40 metric tons.
Engineering Excellence Meets Modern Lifting Technology
The world’s heaviest chandelier is not only an architectural highlight but also impressive proof of the capabilities of modern lifting technology.
With eight synchronously working electric rope winches, redundant D8plus-series lifting winches, and precise commissioning because of PLANETA Service, a lifting system was created that meets the highest standards for safety, precision, and reliability.
This extraordinary project impressively demonstrates how innovative electric rope winches operating in synchronous mode can safely move even the most extreme loads with millimeter precision.
Conclusion
Whether in industry, plant engineering, mechanical engineering, or mining—complex lifting tasks call for customized solutions. Modern electric rope winches, high-performance lifting winches, and intelligent electric rope winches operating in synchronous mode provide the precision and safety required for even the most demanding applications.
With its many years of experience in the development, installation, and commissioning of lifting systems, PLANETA-Service carries out projects worldwide in which reliability, safety, and technical excellence are prioritized.
When exceptional loads must be moved, well-designed system solutions and precisely coordinated electric rope winches are the key to success.
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