SAFETY-FIRST OPERATION 100% ENSURED: total safety guaranteed with the automatic uncoupling system, avoiding accidents as the operators do not have to position themselves anywhere within the working radius of the load. In addition, the possibility of an accident due to a fall from one height to another is avoided as the operator does not need to work at dangerous heights and does not require safety lines to perform the uncoupling action. The hook has a safety pin that ensures the sling cannot become uncoupled from the hook at any moment. The hook does not open until the load is set on the ground and fully at rest. HTV has developed an intelligent damper system. The difference between load and tension is automatically selected, thereby eliminating any possible human error of opening the hook while the load remains suspended, as well as neutralising the movement of cranes, cables or variations in the centre of gravity. HTV guarantees that its hooks have been designed for the hard and extreme working conditions in ports and other sectors.

The device for hook opening has a simple but advanced technology which avoids possible desynchronization of the different hooks, which are always and without error positioned in the correct opening and closing order. This also ensures that in the event of impacts, which are absorbed, there is no change to their position, preventing the hooks from being half-open or half-closed, even without a supply of electricity (a highly dangerous situation given that a safety system that ensures hook closure would not be activated and the load could be released). Increases efficiency rate, fewer working days in port and less time required for a vessel to be in port.

A controlled, automatic and 100% guaranteed safe operation enables a 50% reduction in the workforce required in coupling, uncoupling and handling operations - with a consequent reduction in costs due to the fewer personnel required and the faster operating times.

The installation of any of our models is as simple as to set them in the lifting device with a shackle. There is no need for pneumatic, hydraulic nor electric installations (that have so many breakdowns) because all models are self-sufficient and have a battery that guarantees 120 hours in a working mode and 720 hours in stand-by, being recharged by means of a multiple HTV charger within 3 hours. The batteries are not equipped with a memory thus we can charge them in any state of load withoun having any breakdown or wear. The guarantee includes the potential damage that could be caused by impacts. HTV guarantees that its hooks have been designed to bear the HARSH and EXTREME working conditions at ports.

The hooks HTV has all a range for any type of load. Thanks to the interchangeable head the hook can be released from a distance and in a controlled way: big bags, chains, steel cable, paper pulp, tubes, pallets, blocks, all in all, any type of load handled in a multipurpose dock. The technology of our remote control devices allow them to handle an indefinite number of hooks simultaneously being also feasible to arrange them in groups and without neither the need of master type devices, nor being connected to a computer, etc. The transmission range varies from 150 to 500 m depending on the model. HTV hooks can be adapted to any kind of hook either standard or tailor-made.

ESTIBADOR Automatic Hook

A unique solution in safety, reliability and profitability for the loading and unloading of slung cargo.

The ESTIBADOR Automatic Hook model was developed for all manner of port operations involving bigbags, palletised goods, sling-bags, iron, paper reels, paper pulp, wood and all manner of pre-slung goods. This model has been conceived and designed to endure the toughest weather conditions, harsh impacts, severe stresses and strains and all the other inevitable hazards of working in hard port conditions.

The ESTIBADOR Automatic Hook is able to adapt to any hook-related requirement without the need for intermediate elements, such as sling supports in the case of bigbags or adaptations commonly required in the case of stretched wire, steel strips, paper pulp, aluminium wrapping….thanks to the versatility of a hook which allows the end or tip of the hook to be changed according to the load that needs to be handled.

Our ESTIBADOR Automatic Hook has internationally patented technological resources, including selective and intelligent opening and multifunction controls. The design has been conceived to ensure successful adaptation to the ergonomics of the work being undertaken. It is the only automatic hook in the world that complies with 100% of international regulations for hooks.

HTV HOOKS

Technology for stowage

Safety first – Patented Systems

ADVANTAGES OF THE AUTOMATIC OVER THE MANUAL PRODUCT

SAFETY

SAFETY-FIRST OPERATION 100% ENSURED: total safety guaranteed with the automatic uncoupling system, avoiding accidents as the operators do not have to position themselves anywhere within the working radius of the load. In addition, the possibility of an accident due to a fall from one height to another is avoided as the operator does not need to work at dangerous heights and does not require safety lines to perform the uncoupling action.
The hook has a safety pin that ensures the sling cannot become uncoupled from the hook at any moment.
The hook does not open until the load is set on the ground and fully at rest. HTV has developed an intelligent damper system. The difference between load and tension is automatically selected, thereby eliminating any possible human error of opening the hook while the load remains suspended, as well as neutralising the movement of cranes, cables or variations in the centre of gravity.
HTV guarantees that its hooks have been designed for the hard and extreme working conditions in ports and other sectors.

AUTOMATIC UNCOUPLING

The device for hook opening has a simple but advanced technology which avoids possible desynchronization of the different hooks, which are always and without error positioned in the correct opening and closing order. This also ensures that in the event of impacts, which are absorbed, there is no change to their position, preventing the hooks from being half-open or half-closed, even without a supply of electricity (a highly dangerous situation given that a safety system that ensures hook closure would not be activated and the load could be released).
Increases efficiency rate, fewer working days in port and less time required for a vessel to be in port.

REDUCTION OF COSTS

A controlled, automatic and 100% guaranteed safe operation enables a 50% reduction in the workforce required in coupling, uncoupling and handling operations - with a consequent reduction in costs due to the fewer personnel required and the faster operating times.

SIMPLICITY

The installation of any of our models is as simple as to set them in the lifting device with a shackle. There is no need for pneumatic, hydraulic nor electric installations (that have so many breakdowns) because all models are self-sufficient and have a battery that guarantees 120 hours in a working mode and 720 hours in stand-by, being recharged by means of a multiple HTV charger within 3 hours.
The batteries are not equipped with a memory thus we can charge them in any state of load withoun having any breakdown or wear.
The guarantee includes the potential damage that could be caused by impacts. HTV guarantees that its hooks have been designed to bear the HARSH and EXTREME working conditions at ports.

VERSATILITY

The hooks HTV has all a range for any type of load. Thanks to the interchangeable head the hook can be released from a distance and in a controlled way: big bags, chains, steel cable, paper pulp, tubes, pallets, blocks, all in all, any type of load handled in a multipurpose dock.
The technology of our remote control devices allow them to handle an indefinite number of hooks simultaneously being also feasible to arrange them in groups and without neither the need of master type devices, nor being connected to a computer, etc. The transmission range varies from 150 to 500 m depending on the model.
HTV hooks can be adapted to any kind of hook either standard or tailor-made.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Remote control operated 5 tonne capacity automatic hook – the operator has no need to enter the hazardous uncoupling area.
Dimensions: 456.25 mm x 143 mm x 111 mm.
Weight: 22 kg.
Safety factor: 4:1.
Manufactured in high strength steel, welded sheet metal – type T or V.
Zinc coated and with anti-corrosion treatment.
Designed for work in extreme atmospheric conditions, from -60ºC to + 450ºC.
IP 67 electrical protection rating.
Adjustable antenna, with range of up to 300 m.
Opening and closing speed of 4 seconds.
Safety pin.
Automatic intelligent system for the recognition of human error, changing an order to open to one of close if a load remains suspended.
Anti-entanglement system for operator.

Open and close memory.
Automatic intelligent system that reacts only to the order of the operator and with load complete and totally at rest.
Opening and closing by remote control or waterproof pushbutton.
Technologically developed to ensure perfectly synchronised operations when working with various Estibador Automatic Hooks at the same time.
Interchangeable head depending on the load to be carried.
Clutch to avoid overloads and strong impacts.
Reduced maintenance requirements, robust and reliable technology.
Internal components of commercial international brands, easy to find in any part of the world and easy to replace.
Easy to couple to handling and lifting equipment, including cranes, pulley blocks, hoists…
Designed and manufactured in compliance with the prevailing legislation.
CE approved and certified.
International radio frequency certificate.