Rack-and-pinion hoists for lifting, lowering, adjusting, and securing
Rack-and-pinion hoists enable the safe lifting, lowering, adjusting, and securing of loads in industrial applications.
Lock ProSystems develops high-quality manual rack-and-pinion hoists and supports you from the technical design phase through the product configurator to the right solution for your application.
Rack-and-pinion hoists for a wide variety of applications
Not every rack-and-pinion hoist is used for the same purpose. Depending on the load, installation situation, and motion task, the requirements vary significantly. Our systems are used in numerous industries and applications and can be customized to meet specific needs.
Rail Vehicles
In rail vehicle manufacturing, rack-and-pinion hoists ensure safe and precise height adjustment for maintenance and assembly platforms. This allows work platforms to be reliably adapted to different vehicle heights.
Aircraft
In the manufacture and maintenance of aircraft, rack-and-pinion hoists enable the controlled adjustment of work platforms. This supports safe work procedures and ergonomic positioning.
Large Vehicles
Rack-and-pinion hoists are used in assembly and maintenance platforms for buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles. They enable ergonomic
working positions and support efficient work processes.
Industry
In industry, rack-and-pinion hoists are used for height-adjustable assembly workstations and material-handling solutions. Thanks to their compact design, they can be flexibly integrated into a variety of applications.
Facade Technology
For movable facade elements, louvers, and sunshade systems, rack-and-pinion hoists ensure precise adjustment. Their mechanical design enables reliable and long-lasting operation.
The Right Rack-and-Pinion Winch for Your Application
Whether it’s a standard model or a specialized application: Choose the right rack-and-pinion winch for your needs. Our products cover a range of load capacities and applications and can be requested directly.
Find the right rack-and-pinion winch in just a few minutes
Not every user is already familiar with all the technical requirements.
With our product configurator, you can put together the right combination of manual drive, rack, and anti-runaway device step by step.
Once you’re done, you’ll receive a technically verified configuration to serve as the basis for your inquiry.
1. Select Drive
Select based on load condition and installation.
2. Define Rack
Specify length and profile.
3. Add Safety Device
Protection against uncontrolled runout.
4. Get Results
You will receive a link with your results, which will serve as the basis for your design.
The Three Components
A rack-and-pinion winch consists of three components: a manual drive, a rack, and a backstop. In the product configurator, we tailor these three components to your specific application. The result is a complete, technically tested rack-and-pinion winch that meets your requirements.
Start configuring
Manual Drives
Lock’s manual drives are designed for loads ranging from 1,000 N to 100 kN and torques up to 160 Nm. They lift, lower, adjust, and secure loads with robustness and reliability.
Manual rack-and-pinion winches with self-locking worm gear can be coupled for linear and planar loads—supplemented by the wall-mounted winch according to DIN 7355 and the manual chain drive for high-mounted shafts.
Rack
The racks, featuring a specially developed tooth geometry, are designed for manual drives and ensure smooth, robust operation. The treated surface ensures high wear resistance, and the teeth can withstand tensile and compressive loads.
Lengths up to 6 meters and custom drilling patterns enable precise installation—even in combination for linear and surface loads.
Overrun Protection
The overrun protection limits the travel distance and prevents the rack from running out of control.
This ensures that the load remains securely held in place and prevents damage to the structure—ensuring safe operation of your application.
Why Lock?
- High delivery capacity and short lead times
- Made in Germany
- Dedicated contact person
- Spare parts availability for up to 20 years
- Experience in developing drive solutions since 1844
- High-quality materials and precision manufacturing
- Customizable solutions
- Technical consulting and project support
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
FAQ
Rack-and-pinion hoists are suitable for applications in which loads must be safely lifted, lowered, adjusted, or secured. Typical applications include maintenance and assembly platforms for rail vehicles, aircraft, and large vehicles; industrial assembly workstations; and movable facade elements. The appropriate model depends on the load, stroke, installation conditions, and method of operation.
That depends on the manual drive you choose and the specific model. Lock ProSystems offers rack-and-pinion hoists for loads ranging from 1,000 N to 100 kN. We’ll work with you to select the right solution for your application, taking into account the load, lifting height, installation conditions, and desired operating method.
Yes. Many applications have specific requirements regarding lifting height, mounting dimensions, fasteners, or corrosion protection. That’s why our rack-and-pinion hoists can be customized to your specific application. Our experts will assist you right from the design phase and work with you to develop the right solution.
Rack-and-pinion winches require very little maintenance because they operate without hydraulics or pneumatics. Depending on operating conditions, we recommend performing regular visual inspections and relubricating the moving components in accordance with the maintenance instructions. This helps ensure long-term functionality and service life.
Downloads
Here you will find technical information, data sheets, and additional documentation on Lock rack and pinion hoists and components.
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