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ProKASRO vehicles are equipped with ED electric chain hoists by KITO

All tasks involved in canal and wastewater management are difficult to handle. Continuous controls, rehabilitation and cleaning are of high importance for local municipalities. Damages under ground can annoy local residents and companies – in particular if rehabilitation involves high costs and lots of time. In order to perform efficiently, canal rehabilitation vehicles by ProKASRO have been equipped with electric chain hoists by KITO. That’s the best solution to let the canal rehabilitation robots down the sewer system safely – and an advantage saving time and effort.

Pipe bursts, collapses, cracks or root intrusion are problems that occur under ground. They may have negative consequences for everyone above and can affect everyday life. Malfunctions of the canal system do not only have effects on our everyday life in terms of hygiene, but do also mean horrendous costs and an enormous expenditure of time. Once there is something wrong in the sewer system, disruptions must be eliminated as quickly as possible. That’s why prevention by specialized companies is highly important in the canal work business. Cleaning and rehabilitation of the sewage system is much easier and way more cost-effective than laying new sewer pipes.

Clean sewer systems thanks to highly evolved robots

Companies like ProKASRO produce devices which can bring sewers back into excellent condition. ProKASRO is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, and develops progressive sewer rehabilitation robotic systems. The company’s product range covers sewer rehabilitation robots, TV inspection systems, UV technologies and canal rehabilitation vehicles. For these vehicles, ProKASRO was searching for a reliable tool to let the sewer rehabilitation robots down into the sewer system. However, this isn’t as simple as it sounds: A working robot weighs up to 80 kg and needs to be let down safely into sewer shafts which can be about 8 meters deep. This cannot be done by a single worker. And two people do not work precisely enough. So ProKASRO asked several hoist manufacturers for help and KITO was the one who provided ProKASRO with the best solution.

KITO EUROPE acts fast for fast results

Acting precisely and in time is not only crucial when it comes to canal rehabilitation. The equipment itself should be available quickly and should be tailored specifically. “When we received ProKASRO’s enquiry, we immediately understood their needs”, says Martin Fuller, Head of Sales at Kito Europe GmbH. “KITO ED electric chain hoist is always the right choice for simple and precise lifting operations. It is compact, safe, easy to handle and immediately ready to use.” KITO EUROPE worked fast and simple just as the chain hoist itself. So ProKASRO decided to install KITO ED in 20 rehabilitation vehicles last year. Another 20 vehicles will be equipped with the ED electric chain hoist this year.

Optimal, single-phase electric chain hoist for loads up to 480 kg

The rehabilitation vehicles were already equipped with a crane beam, so that the KITO ED electric chain hoist could easily be installed with a few simple steps. Due to its low weight, it was easy to connect the electric chain hoist to the beam. The compact TMH push trolley allows easy trolley travel. The lightweight aluminum gearbox of the KITO ED is extremely weatherproof and corrosion-resistant. Thus, the crane beam can be moved out the vehicle at any weather condition to let the robot down the sewer system – even when it is rainy or windy. The KITO ED control switch is constructed robust and impact-resistant, too. KITO EUROPE provides ProKASRO with ED single-phase electric chain hoists which have the following features: a control voltage of 230V at 50 Hz, a lifting speed of 7,7m/min, a load capacity of up to 180 kg and a lifting height of up to 10 m. This is way more than needed to lift the canal rehabilitation robots, but it’s a perfect and proactive solution. So the KITO chain hoists can also be used when the application field of the vehicles will be expanded in the near future. As all KITO products, ED electric chain hoists guarantee ultimate safety. The load chain is secured by mechanic high-performance brakes. The integrated friction clutch provides additional security for the canal rehabilitation robots.

Fast work & health prevention

What has changed at ProKASRO since the installation of KITO ED electric chain hoists? Yvan Haberkorn, Managing Director at ProKASRO, says: “KITO electric chain hoists have two important characteristics: It is a very reliable and a well-designed product, because of the low power consumption. Moreover, its speed allows faster canal rehabilitation work. A great advantage in our business”. KITO EUROPE has found an optimal solution for the canal rehabilitation vehicles of ProKASRO. Martin Fuller is proud of the fast and uncomplicated collaboration: “This shows our competence in customized solutions. The efficiency of KITO products is going to pay off for the client. From now on, only one worker is required to handle the operation. Thus, the staff can do more work in the same time – or even faster. And the ProKASRO workers will no longer have to let down the sewer rehabilitation robots into the sewer shafts themselves. These are massive benefits!”

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