Maintenance work in industrial environments such as silos, blast furnaces, co-generation plants, and boilers often face access challenges related to space constraints, sometimes limited to a 45 cm access hole, rendering traditional lifting equipment ineffective. In addition, in industries such as energy, mining, and manufacturing maintenance is often performed in vertical structures, where materials, tools, and components are required to be moved between different levels.

To address these challenges, SkyJacks has launched the GEDA 300 Z Boiler Hoist, a solution specifically designed for tight spaces. The hoist features a modular design, with each component engineered to be lightweight and compact enough to fit through narrow openings. The design enables the system to be moved into confined spaces and, once inside, it can be assembled to create a functional hoisting system.

“The reality is that many maintenance teams are working in environments that were never designed for modern equipment,” says SkyJacks MD Darryn Jacobs. “The GEDA 300 Z changes that completely. It enables contractors to introduce efficient lifting capabilities into spaces that were previously hard to reach, without sacrificing safety or performance.”

In addition to improving access, the hoist helps enhance workflow and operational efficiency. It allows a steady and organised movement of materials between different working levels, eliminating the need for tools or components to be moved manually – a much slower and more dangerous task.

The hoist has a lifting capacity of up to 300 kg and can reach heights of up to 100 m, making it suitable for various maintenance and refurbishment tasks. It is constructed to ensure durability in tough industrial environments and its compact size is ideal for tight spaces.

The hoist includes built-in safety features, such as overload protection, an electromagnetic braking system, rack-and-pinion drive stability, limit switches, emergency stop controls, and a secure load platform. These elements are designed to protect both personnel and materials during the lifting process, helping companies comply with industry safety standards.

“Safety is crucial in these settings,” says Jacobs. “What’s important is that you don’t have to compromise efficiency to achieve it. The GEDA 300 Z is built to provide both, giving operators confidence that their teams and equipment are secure at all times.”