This product requires a service every 12 months to ensure it continues to operate safely and efficiently. Regular servicing helps maintain performance, prevent issues, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
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This product requires a service every 12 months to ensure it continues to operate safely and efficiently. Regular servicing helps maintain performance, prevent issues, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
Donati DMK Electric Chain Hoist (Fixed) – 250kg-4t WLL
DON-ECHDMK-FIXED
Donati DMK electric chain hoist from, available in capacities from 250kg to 4 tonnes. Designed for stationary lifting applications with top hook or lug suspension, featuring self-braking conical motors, precision-engineered gearing, IP55 motor protection, and FEM-rated performance. Ideal for manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, production facilities, and industrial lifting operations.
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Description
The Donati DMK Fixed Electric Chain Hoist is a premium industrial lifting solution designed for safe, efficient, and reliable stationary lifting operations. Manufactured to exacting European engineering standards, the DMK range combines robust construction, advanced safety features, and high-performance lifting technology to deliver dependable operation across a wide variety of industrial applications.
Designed for fixed suspension via a top hook or top lug, the DMK electric chain hoist is ideal for installations where horizontal travel is not required. Its compact design, smooth lifting performance, and durable construction make it suitable for manufacturing facilities, engineering workshops, warehouses, assembly lines, maintenance departments, and production environments.
Available in capacities from 250kg to 4 tonnes, the Donati DMK series offers exceptional versatility, providing lifting solutions for everything from light-duty handling tasks through to demanding industrial lifting operations.
Reliable Fixed Suspension Lifting Solution
The fixed configuration of the DMK electric chain hoist provides a secure and dependable lifting point for repetitive lifting applications where loads are raised and lowered from a permanent position.
Suitable for installation on:
- Fixed suspension points
- Overhead support structures
- Gantry systems
- Lifting frames
- Workstations
- Production and assembly lines
The compact design allows installation in areas where space is limited whilst maintaining excellent lifting performance and operational efficiency.
Advanced Electric Hoist Technology
At the heart of the Donati DMK range is a self-braking conical motor system designed to provide smooth, controlled lifting and lowering under load.
Key performance benefits include:
- Self-braking lifting motor for enhanced safety
- Precision-machined gearbox for smooth operation
- Low-maintenance mechanical design
- Single and dual-speed lifting options
- One-fall and two-fall chain configurations
- Quiet operation below 85 dB(A)
Available in DMK 1, DMK 2, DMK 3, and DMK 4 configurations, the range covers a broad spectrum of lifting capacities and duty classifications to suit varying operational requirements.
Built for Industrial Durability
The Donati DMK electric chain hoist is engineered for long service life in demanding industrial environments.
Durability features include:
- High-strength steel construction
- Precision-engineered transmission components
- Electrostatic water-repellent paint finish
- Corrosion-resistant exterior coating
- Heavy-duty load chain
- Robust chain guide system
The electrostatically applied protective finish provides excellent resistance against corrosion, moisture, and general industrial wear, helping extend equipment lifespan and reduce maintenance requirements.
Electrical Protection & Safety Features
The DMK range incorporates comprehensive electrical and mechanical protection systems to maximise operational safety and reliability.
Protection specifications include:
- Lifting motor protection: IP55
- Motor insulation class: F
- Brake protection: IP23
- Limit switch protection: IP65
- IEC 20/22 II power cables
- Thermal and overload protection options available
These features ensure dependable performance in industrial environments while protecting critical components from dust, moisture, and operational wear.
Flexible Power Supply & Duty Ratings
The Donati DMK series is available with multiple power supply options to suit different installation requirements.
Standard power supplies include:
- Three-phase 400V / 50Hz
- Single-phase 230V / 50Hz (selected models up to 800kg)
- Alternative voltages and frequencies available on request
The range conforms to recognised FEM/ISO duty classifications:
- FEM 1Bm (M3)
- FEM 1Am (M4)
- FEM 2m (M5)
This allows users to select a hoist suited to both lifting capacity and operational intensity.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Industrial Applications
The Donati DMK Fixed Electric Chain Hoist is widely used throughout industry for safe and efficient material handling.
Typical applications include:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Engineering workshops
- Warehousing and logistics centres
- Production lines
- Maintenance departments
- Assembly operations
- Fabrication workshops
- Industrial processing plants
Its combination of reliability, compact dimensions, and robust performance makes it a trusted solution for permanent lifting installations.
Technical information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| WLL | 1t, 1.6t, 2t, 2.5t, 3.2t, 4t, 125kg, 250kg, 500kg |
| Lifting Speed (m/min) | 2.5/0.8, 3.2, 3.2/1, 4, 4/1.2, 6.3, 6.3/2.1, 8, 8/2.5, 16 |
Key Features
- Fixed electric chain hoist for stationary lifting applications
- Capacity range from 250kg to 4 tonnes
- Top hook or top lug suspension options
- Self-braking conical lifting motor
- Precision-machined gearbox and transmission components
- Available in single or dual lifting speeds
- One-fall and two-fall chain configurations
- IP55 motor protection with Class F insulation
- IP65 limit switch protection
- FEM 1Bm (M3), 1Am (M4), and 2m (M5) duty classifications
- Corrosion-resistant electrostatic paint finish
- Standard hook path up to 12 metres
- Three-phase and selected single-phase power options
- Manufactured by Donati for professional industrial lifting applications
Safety & User Instructions
- Always verify the load does not exceed the rated Working Load Limit.
- Ensure the hoist is securely mounted before operation.
- Inspect load chain, hooks, suspension points, and controls before use.
- Never allow personnel beneath suspended loads.
- Avoid shock loading and sudden load movements.
- Confirm load is correctly attached and balanced before lifting.
- Maintain adequate clearance around lifting operations.
- Follow all LOLER regulations and site-specific lifting procedures.
- Ensure routine inspection and maintenance schedules are followed.
- Never use the hoist for lifting personnel.
