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Lifting built for flammable, corrosive plants.

Reactors, solvents and corrosive duty leave no room for a spark or a seized hoist. LOADMATE supplies flame-proof (Ex) and corrosion-resistant cranes, hoists and jib cranes engineered for chemical and pharmaceutical plants — designed to IS 3177 / 807 / 3938 / 6547.

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LOADMATE cranes and hoists for Chemicals & Pharma

Chemicals & Pharma — cranes & hoists engineered for your plant

Flame-proofEx construction

SS / coatedCorrosion duty

0.5–50 tTypical range

Pan-IndiaService & spares

We know your plant

Chemicals & Pharma, area by area.

From the solvent store to the packing hall, a chemical or pharma plant runs on continuous handling in environments that punish ordinary equipment — flammable atmospheres, acid fumes, wash-downs and strict contamination limits. A crane that throws a spark or corrodes through is not a maintenance issue here; it is a safety event.

LOADMATE engineers each unit for the zone it works in: flame-proof motors and panels for hazardous areas, stainless and specially-coated components for corrosive duty, and IP-rated electricals for wash-down areas — all backed by IS-code design and a 125% load test.

Where we lift

Walk the plant — click any area.

Each area has its own loads, its own hazards, and its own way of testing a crane. Tap a stage to jump to it.

Drums, IBCs & bulk bags

Where the hazardous duty starts

Incoming drums, IBCs and solvent containers are moved constantly in an area thick with flammable vapour. This is classified, hazardous-zone duty — ordinary electrics are a non-starter.

What hangs from the hookDrums, IBCs, solvent containers, bulk bags.
When the crane failsA spark in a solvent store is a fire or explosion, not a breakdown.
The LOADMATE answerFlame-proof (Ex) electric chain hoists and jib cranes with zone-rated motors, panels and pendant.

Agitators, lids & vessels

Heavy lifts over live process

Reactor lids, agitators, heat exchangers and vessels are lifted and positioned over running process equipment, often in corrosive fume. Precision and reliability are everything.

What hangs from the hookReactor lids, agitators, heat exchangers, vessels, pumps.
When the crane failsA stalled lift over a live reactor halts the batch and risks the charge.
The LOADMATE answerEOT cranes with VFD micro-speed for precise spotting, corrosion-protected structure and flame-proof options.

Granules, dies & product

Low-particulate, GMP-aware

In pharma finishing and clean areas, handling has to be clean, smooth and low-particulate — sealed components, food-grade lubricants and wash-down-friendly finishes.

What hangs from the hookGranulator parts, compression tooling, IBCs, product totes.
When the crane failsParticulate or oil contamination can fail a GMP batch.
The LOADMATE answerLow-headroom electric chain hoists with sealed, coated, wash-down-rated build and stainless options.

Pallets & equipment

From line to dispatch

Finished, palletised product and plant equipment move through packing, the warehouse and utility areas — steadier duty, but still often corrosive or wash-down environments.

What hangs from the hookPalletised product, packaging machinery, pumps, motors.
When the crane failsDowntime here backs up the whole packing line.
The LOADMATE answerWire rope hoists and EOT cranes with anti-corrosion paint systems and IP-rated electricals.

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The right lift for Chemicals & Pharma.

Flame-proof Electric Chain Hoist

Ex-rated motor, panel and pendant for hazardous solvent and reactor zones.

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EOT Cranes

VFD micro-speed and corrosion-protected structures for reactor and process halls.

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Jib Cranes

Workstation lifting at charging points and clean areas, with flame-proof options.

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Applications

Where it runs.

Bulk & specialty chemicals — reactors, distillation, blending.

API & formulation pharma — granulation, compression, packing.

Agrochemicals & fertilisers — corrosive, dusty process duty.

Paints, inks & resins — solvent handling and mixing.

Why LOADMATE

Built to last where it matters.

Engineered, not catalogued

Every crane is designed to your bay, loads, duty class and environment — not pulled off a shelf.

Built & tested in-house

Design, fabrication, hoist, wiring, paint and a 125% load test, all under one roof at Surat.

IS-code & ZED certified

IS 3177 / 807 / 4137 / 3938 / 6547, ISO 9001:2015 and Government of India ZED Gold.

Pan-India service

Erection, commissioning, spares and a responsive service team across India and 30+ export markets.

FAQs

Chemicals & Pharma — common questions.

Do you supply flame-proof (Ex) cranes and hoists?

Yes — flame-proof / explosion-protected motors, panels and pendants for classified hazardous zones, specified to your area classification and gas group.

How do you handle corrosion?

Stainless or specially-coated load chains and components, epoxy / PU paint systems, sealed bearings and IP-rated electricals chosen for the specific chemical environment.

Are the hoists suitable for clean rooms / GMP areas?

We supply low-particulate, sealed, wash-down-friendly builds with food-grade lubricants and stainless options for finishing and clean areas.

What capacities do you cover?

From 0.5 t hoists at charging points up to multi-tonne EOT cranes over reactor halls — sized to your loads and duty cycle.

Which standards do you build to?

IS 3177 / IS 807 for cranes, IS 3938 for wire rope hoists and IS 6547 for chain hoists, with ISO 9001:2015 and ZED Gold certification.

Planning a lift for your chemicals & pharma plant?

Send your loads, span, duty cycle and environment. Our application engineers respond within 24 hours with a configuration, spec sheet and quote.

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Find the answers that matter to your role.

Owner, procurement, production, maintenance or consultant — what you need from a crane depends on your seat. Pick yours and we’ll take you straight to it.