Construction Hoists

SM-GTP-101 Technical Evidence Note: Documenting a High-Capacity Rack-and-Pinion Construction Hoist

A document-led technical note covering verified SM-GTP-101 specifications, safety equipment, EN 12159 conformity evidence and single- versus dual-cabin selection limits.

This technical evidence note documents the published configuration, safety architecture and model-specific conformity record of the SEKLIFT SM-GTP-101 construction hoist. It is a document-led engineering reference, not a project case study. No customer, project location, installed height, productivity result or operational outcome is claimed.

Executive summary

The SM-GTP-101 is a rack-and-pinion construction hoist for temporary personnel and material transport. SEKLIFT's technical file identifies a 2,000 kg single-cabin rated load, a 40 m/min travel speed from a 2 × 7.5 kW twin-motor drive, and a 200 m stated maximum height. A dual-cabin configuration uses two equivalent cabins on one mast, giving a combined rated load of 4,000 kg across the system.Those ratings describe equipment capacity; they do not establish site throughput. Actual transport performance depends on landing count, travel distance, loading discipline, call patterns, door time, power supply, anchoring and other project-specific conditions.

Application context

A personnel-and-material construction hoist is selected around the site transport plan rather than nominal capacity alone. Relevant inputs include peak personnel demand, the dimensions and mass of materials, travel height, landing sequence, cage access, building interface, available power and environmental exposure.The SM-GTP-101 evidence set supports evaluation of a high-capacity temporary vertical-access system. It does not document a named customer installation, a commissioned project result or measured productivity.

Equipment and configuration

ConfigurationRated loadPersonnel ratingTravel speedStated maximum height
Single cabin2,000 kgConfirmed per configuration40 m/min (high-speed option)200 m*
Dual cabin4,000 kg combined 2 × 2,000 kgConfirmed per configuration40 m/min per cabin200 m* system
*SEKLIFT states that higher mast heights can be engineered on request. Any such configuration requires project-specific engineering and is not documented here as a completed installation.

Single- versus dual-cabin selection

A dual-cabin system may provide additional transport availability and combined rated capacity, but it should not be treated as proof of doubled practical throughput. A useful planning model considers travel time, acceleration and deceleration, loading and unloading, door operation, intermediate stops, call coordination and permitted duty cycles. The choice should therefore be supported by a project traffic study and interface review.

Technical requirements and selection considerations

  • Transport demand: peak personnel movements, material loads and time windows.
  • Vertical route: travel height, landing count, stopping pattern and anticipated extensions.
  • Payload geometry: load dimensions, cage clearances and door-opening needs.
  • Structural interface: base conditions, mast ties, façade geometry and anchoring design.
  • Electrical supply: voltage, available current, starting demand and site distribution.
  • Operating environment: wind, temperature, dust, exposure and local restrictions.
  • Compliance: applicable regulations, inspection duties, installation procedure and operator controls.

Verified specifications

ItemPublished SM-GTP-101 data
Cage internal dimensions (W × L × H)1450 × 2800 × 2200 mm
Door opening (W × H)1400 × 2100 mm
RoofGuard-railed working platform with escape hatch
Mast typeSteel-tube lattice, bolted, with integrated gear rack
Mast-section height1500 mm
Gear rackHardened steel rack on every mast section
Mast jointsHigh-strength bolted connections
Mast-section weight≈ 87 kg
Wall-tie spacingMax. 6 m
Ground enclosure≈ 3.4 × 2.7 m, interlocked doors
Operating wind limits72 km/h in service · 45 km/h during erection
Ambient temperature−15 … +55 °C

Published electrical packages

ConfigurationMotor arrangementBrakesPower supply
Standard, 40 m/min2 × 7.5 kWElectromagnetic brake on each motor3-phase + N + PE, 380–400 V, 50 Hz
High-speed package (option)Drive and electrical configuration are confirmed for the project. Soft start / soft stop by frequency inverter is available.

Safety architecture

The published equipment data identifies a progressive overspeed safety gear (parachute type), overload monitoring, door interlocking, upper and lower travel limits, emergency lowering provision, spring-applied motor brakes, emergency-stop controls and a 1.10 m ground-station guardrail. This list describes specified safety equipment; it is not a substitute for site risk assessment, correct installation, inspection, maintenance or operator training.

SEKLIFT SM-GTP-101 dual-cabin rack-and-pinion construction hoist
Real dual-cabin SM-GTP-101 configuration. Combined ratings refer to two equivalent cabins; site throughput remains project-dependent.

Safety and conformity evidence

Evidence itemVerified record
Document typeEC Type Examination Certificate
Certificate numberCAC-M-0001-3
Named modelSM-GTP-101
Equipment descriptionBuilders hoist for persons and materials
Referenced standardEN 12159:2012
Notified body2828
Issue date30 June 2022
Validity shown on document29 June 2027
Scope distinction: the model-specific EC type examination record applies to the named SM-GTP-101 equipment. SEKLIFT’s ISO 9001:2015 certificate is an organization-level quality-management record and is not presented as product approval.

Application lessons

  1. Use rated load and personnel capacity as boundary conditions, not as a productivity forecast.
  2. Confirm cage and door geometry against the largest planned loads and landing interfaces.
  3. Evaluate single- and dual-cabin options using a traffic plan that reflects real stops and handling time.
  4. Coordinate mast ties, base reactions and power demand before final configuration.
  5. Read conformity documentation together with the model specification and project obligations.

Limitations and project-specific factors

This note does not verify a customer name, project location, installation date, installed travel height, number of units, cycle time, uptime, downtime, measured productivity, commissioning result or testimonial. It does not replace the manufacturer’s final proposal, engineering calculations, installation manual, local statutory requirements or inspection records. Published specifications should be reconfirmed for the ordered configuration.

SEKLIFT product connection

Review the complete SM-GTP-101 construction hoist specification, compare construction-hoist types and configurations, and inspect the model-specific conformity record. Project-specific selection should be confirmed directly with SEKLIFT engineering.

Using this evidence for a project review? Confirm the offered model and configuration, then request the applicable certificate set before procurement. Send the project country, load, travel, landings and intended users through the SEKLIFT technical enquiry form.
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