Heracles Service Lift
The Ideal Service Lift Solution for High Towers
The Heracles Rack and Pinion Ladder-Guided Service Lift is designed for demanding tower access applications where greater capacity, faster travel speeds, and improved efficiency are essential. Compared with conventional service lifts, the Heracles system delivers higher lifting performance while providing safe and reliable transportation of personnel, tools, and equipment.
Suitable for both onshore and offshore installations, the system can be equipped with a slip-contact power supply and is designed to integrate with a wide variety of tower structures. Its robust design and high operational efficiency make it particularly well suited to modern wind turbine, telecommunications, and industrial tower projects.
Heracles Rack and Pinion Ladder-Guided Service Lift
The Heracles Rack and Pinion Ladder-Guided Service Lift delivers safe, efficient tower access for applications that demand higher lifting capacities and faster travel speeds. Unlike conventional service lifts, the Heracles system transports personnel, tools and equipment quickly while maintaining reliable performance in challenging environments.
Engineers designed the system for both onshore and offshore installations. It integrates with a wide range of tower structures and supports an optional slip-contact power supply. As a result, operators benefit from greater flexibility and improved operational efficiency.
Its robust construction and dependable performance make it an ideal solution for wind turbines, telecommunications infrastructure and industrial towers. In addition, the lift helps reduce downtime by providing fast and reliable vertical transportation throughout a project’s lifecycle.
Heracles Service Lift Features
Optional Insulated Guide Rail Power Supply System
The insulated guide rail power supply system eliminates many common cable-related challenges. Consequently, it reduces cable wear, prevents damage and improves cable management. This enhances safety, reliability and long-term performance.
Rack and Pinion Drive Technology
The rack and pinion drive system provides smooth and stable travel without relying on traditional wire ropes. As a result, it removes the risks associated with rope winding, snagging and breakage.
Dual Drive Safety System
Two independent lifting systems support safe operation at all times. If one drive system develops a fault, the secondary drive allows controlled movement under reduced load conditions. Therefore, operators can maintain access while protecting personnel and equipment.
Ready for Use During Construction
Installation teams can commission the Heracles lift as soon as they complete the lower tower sections. This allows personnel, tools and materials to move efficiently throughout the remaining construction and commissioning phases.
High Capacity and Fast Travel Speeds
The Heracles system combines high lifting capacity with fast travel speeds. Consequently, it reduces waiting times and improves productivity for maintenance, installation and inspection tasks.
Benefits of the Heracles Service Lift
- Increases lifting capacity and transport efficiency
- Delivers faster travel speeds than conventional service lifts
- Improves safety through dual-drive redundancy
- Reduces cable management issues with the insulated guide rail system
- Supports both onshore and offshore installations
- Speeds up tower construction and commissioning activities
- Provides reliable transport for personnel, tools and equipment
- Integrates with a wide variety of tower structures
Rack and Pinion Ladder
As the carrier of the lift, the ladder is welded with standard rack and pinion and profiles.
Top Sensing Panel
When the lift comes in contact with an obstacle, the panel is compressed and a sensor is triggered.
Driving Device
Drive the rack and pinion meshing transmission through the gear motor so that the service lift can descend or ascend towers.
Fall Protection System
When the descending speed of the lift exceeds the preset speed of the fall arrester. It will lock automatically and its indicator in the control cabinet will light up to stop the lift.
Control Cabinet
As the control system of the lift, the control cabinet is located inside the car.
Lower Escape Board
Located at the bottom of the lift, it can be opened inside or outside the car for escape or rescue.
Insulated Guide Rail Supply System
It serves as the power supply of the lift, replacing the traditional cable.
| Specification | H240 | H350 | H480 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Load | 240 kg | 350 kg | 480 kg |
| Capacity | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons |
| Operation Speed | 18 / 24 m/min | 18 / 24 m/min | 18 / 24 m/min |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1030 × 860 × 2700 mm | 1200 × 860 × 2820 mm | 1200 × 860 × 2820 mm |
| Rated Voltage | 400V / 690V, 50Hz / 60Hz, 3P+PE | 400V / 690V, 50Hz / 60Hz, 3P+PE | 400V / 690V, 50Hz / 60Hz, 3P+PE |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to 60°C Customisable low-temperature model available |
-30°C to 60°C Customisable low-temperature model available |
-30°C to 60°C Customisable low-temperature model available |
| Ambient Temperature | -60°C to 75°C | -60°C to 75°C | -60°C to 75°C |
