LIFT SYSTEMS

Linear telescopic lifting columns

LINEAR TELESCOPIC LIFTING COLUMNS FOR
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
For 45 years, SERAPID has been designing,
manufacturing and distributing a wide range of
telescopic and linear actuators. Its field of application
is focused on the moving of loads, linear transfers and
lifting systems, in all areas of industrial activity.
These telescopic actuators are designed on the
simple mechanical principle of the Rigid Chain, which
allows the transfer of loads from a few kilograms
to several hundred tonnes. This technology is
based on the locking and unlocking of connected,
linked elements. When lifting a load, the specially
shaped chain links interlock with each other,
forming a rigid bar or column. When lowered,
the links unlock, allowing it to bend to store
into a compact package.
Whatever your challenge, our teams are at your
service to offer you the precise solution adapted to
your needs and to accompany you throughout your
project.
LinkLift
ChainLift
HDLift
Advantages of SERAPID’s range
Our rigid-chain technology combines the strengths
of other transfer methods, such as hydraulics, belts
or spindle screws, and at the same time it eliminates
their weaknesses:
high speeds with permanent lubrication in oil bath
(HD Lift version)
a robust design allowing a long service life and
the use in harsh environments: clean-room
conditions, dust, temperature, humidity,
radiation
repeatable positioning in the millimetre range,
even at high speed
designed for low vibration and noise
low maintenance
ATEX certified, category II 2GD c T4
maintains position with no drift
specific applications on request: stainless
steel, suitable surface treatment, specific heat
treatment
options and accessories : limit switch, encoder,
protective bellow, interface, special hub, output
shaft
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CHAINLIFT lifting chain
Proven reliability
The ChainLift is designed for applications with an
average frequency of use, between 5 and 15 cycles per
hour. It will be suitable, for example, for a workbench
lift in automotive manufacturing. The nominal lifetime
is 250,000 cycles. Lubrication maintenance is required
every 13,000 cycles in the first year and then every
50,000 cycles (or every year). For requirements outside
of our specifications, please contact us.
ChainLift (standard model range)
ChainLift 40 ChainLift 60
dyn / stat capacity (kN) 7,5 20 Lifting system
max. stroke (m) 1 2 for automotive
max. speed (mm/s) 200 200 industry: ChainLift
pitch of link (mm) 40 60 with bellow cover
primitive radius (mm) 40 60
weight of chain (kg/m)* 7,8 15,3
weight of drive housing (kg)* 18,2 39,7
weight of double-return
*approximate
11,7 17,2 weight
magazine (kg/m)*

Model A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
ChainLift 40 60 101 140 10 202 255 168 59 25 110 5 M10 20 M8 130 R40 49 70 70 100 100 10 198
ChainLift 60 70 136 170 14 272 350 200 95 45 150 6 M16 32 M10 170 R60 70 90 90 130 130 11 271
All dimensions in mm.
Standard magazine, length (Y) :
Max. stroke 500 1 000 2 000

max. stroke
ChainLift 40, Y = 396 646 /
pitch

ChainLift 60, Y = - 688,5 1 188.5

6 x N, Ø 0

Output shaft A Output shaft B

F min.
ØIg6 x H
ØL x M

A
ØJ x K

A
B

A A
C 4x4ØD P
B
G Y E

Output shaft B =T=

=R=
=U=
=S=
G

Q
Output shaft A 4 x ØV

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HD LIFT lifting chain
Strength and endurance
The systems in our Heavy-Duty line are designed
for high operating cycles (> 15 cycles / hour). The
guaranteed minimum lifetime is one million cycles
under maximum load. The HD Lift is a sealed system
and includes a splash lubrication system, with oil-proof
drive housing and chain magazine. For maintenance,
just an oil change once in a year. Bellows covers are
available.

The product range includes five standard systems,

covering dynamic loads up to 50 kN and strokes up to
2.5 m. For requirements outside of our specifications, Oil bath
please contact us.

HDLift (standard model range)

HD Lift 40 HD Lift 60S HD Lift 60D HD Lift 90S HD Lift 90D
dyn / stat capacity (kN) 6,5 12,5 19 40 50
max. stroke (m) 1 1,5 1,5 2 2,5
max. speed (mm/s)* 300 300 300 300 300
pitch of link (mm) 40 60 60 90 90
primitive radius (mm) 40 60 60 90 90
weight of chain (kg/m)** 7,8 11,7 18,3 34,5 55,5
weight of drive housing (kg)** 18,2 39,2 54 120 160
weight of single-return magazine (kg/m)* 13 17,5 25 48 57
* possibility to increase the speed to 500 mm/s maximum on request
** approximate weight

HD LIFT Duplex chain

The models HD Lift 60D and 90D use our duplex-type

chain, which features 3 rows of links, 2 rows of central
Lifting platform for automotive industry : rollers, and provides a higher load capacity.
HD Lift 60S lifting chain.

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 HD Lift 40 / HD Lift 60

max. stroke
pitch
6 x N, Ø 0

F min.
A
Output shaft A Output shaft B

A
W

B
ØJ x K
ØIg6

A A
H B P
ØL x M

stroke E

=C= ØD Output shaft B =T=

100 =R=
=G=
=AA=

=U=
=Y=

=S=
2xZ Q 4 x ØV
60
Output shaft A

Model A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z AA
HD Lift 40 60 101 140 10 199 255 168 59 25 110 5 M10 20 M8 130 R40 49 70 70 100 100 10 80 127 13x48 170
HD Lift 60S 70 136 170 14 269 350 200 95 45 150 6 M16 32 M10 170 R60 70 90 90 130 130 11 117 159 13x48 200
HD Lift 60D 70 136 220 14 269 350 246 72,5 60 150 6 M20 39 M10 170 R60 78,5 170 2x120 220 320 18 117 191 13x48 224

HD Lift 90S / HD Lift 90D

max. stroke
pitch

6 x N, Ø 0

Output shaft B Output shaft A

F min.

ØIg6

H
B
W

A A =G=
B P =C= 6xØD
stroke E
=AB=
=T=
100 Output shaft B =R=
=S= =S=
=AA=
=Y=

=U=

2xZ Q
70 6 x ØV (HD90)
Output shaft A 6 x ØD
Model A B C D E F G H I L M P Q R S T U V W Y Z AA AB
HD Lift 90S 150 200 300 18 400 500 272 142 70 M20 39 R90 110 180 120 220 320 18 162 264 13x48 320 350
HD Lift 90D 150 200 388 18 400 500 360 162 100 M24 48 R90 110 180 160 220 450 22 162 344 13x48 400 438
All dimensions in mm.

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 LINKLIFT lifting chain
For heavy loads and important strokes
The LinkLift was specifically developed for the needs of
the theatrical industry, but it has proven to be equally
well-suited for industrial applications.

It is suitable for low frequency applications

(< 5dynamique
Capacité cycles/hour),
parforcolonne
example, lifting manufacturing
work platforms. The lifetime is 50,000 cycles (standard)
250,000 cycles (MD - Medium Duty version) with
orspécifications
Autres
a maintenance of lubrication that is required every
2,000 cycles (standard) and 13,000 cycles (MD)
the first year; then every 10,000 cycles (standard),
50,000 cycles (MD) or every year.

For requirements outside of our specifications, please

contact us.

LinkLift (standard model & MD ranges)

LL 30 LL 50 LL 50R LL 80 LL 80R LL 100 LL 100R
Static capacity per lifting column
max. load (kN): stroke limit (m) 20 : 1,9 50 : 2 70 : 1 100 : 3,5 125 : 2 130 : 6 200 : 3,5
load limit (kN): max. stroke (m) 20 : 1,9 10 : 4 10 : 4 40 : 6,4 40 : 6,4 70 : 8 70 : 8
Dynamic capacity per lifting column
max. load (kN): stroke limit (m) 10 : 1,9 15 : 3,5 30 : 3 50 : 6 90 : 4 75 : 7,5 150 : 5
load limit (kN): max. stroke (m) 10 : 1,9 10 : 4 10 : 4 40 : 6,4 40 : 6,4 70 : 8 70 : 8
Other specifications
nominal speed, up to (mm/s) 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
system efficiency rate (%) 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
chain pitch (mm) 30 50 50 80 80 100 100
primitive radius (mm) 30 50 50 80 80 100 100
minimum height (mm) 190 290,5 290,5 460 460 572 572
weight of chain (kg/m)* 15 21 22 46 50 67 70
weight of drive housing (kg)* 8 29 33 80 90 192 213
weight of single-return magazine (kg/m)* 2,4 5 5 10 10 15,5 15,5

* approximate weight
Note: load capacity and stroke are given relative
to each other - a lower stroke allows a higher load
and vice versa.
For example: “50: 2” means the maximum load is
50 kN up to a stroke limit of 2 m ; “10: 4” means the
maximum stroke is 4 m up to a load limit of 10 kN.
Please note maximum speed cannot be combined
with maximum load or stroke.
RWTÜV certified

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A

A
LinkLift with 1 single-return magazine
B

B
max. stroke
C

C
pitch
D

D
6xQ Output shaft B Output shaft A
E
ØR

ØVxW
F

F
A min.

ØX
G

G
ØS
E
GG1
Z1

H
D P T
I

I
Stroke + CO 2/3 stroke B
J

=U=

J
K =DD= Output shaft B =M= ØI

K
4xØN =K=
L

L
=AA=
=CC=
=BB=

=H=
=C=
=L=
M

M
=J=
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Output shaft A
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Model A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q CO
LinkLift 30 190 165 134 45 115 30 135 142 4xØ9 40 80 55 100 Ø9 46.5 30 M8x20 50
LinkLift 50/50R MD 290,5 270 199 70 177 35 200 173 4xØ12 56 106 80 130 Ø13 75 50 M8x25 200
LinkLift 80/80R MD 460 424 306 112 280 60 320 270 4xØ18 80 180 120 220 Ø18 120 80 M12x25 200
LinkLift 100/100R MD 572 530 387 140 348 75 200+200 347 6xØ18 110 220 150 280 Ø21 150 100 M12x30 200

Model R S T U V W X Y Z1 Z2 AA BB CC DD EE GG1 GG2

LinkLift 30 80 Ø30 62 133 70 2,5 M10x20 114 78 170 99 155 195 35 Ø11 130 210 1 LL50R : S=Ø60
Ø14 150 310 2 LL80R : S= B 80x74 e9
1
LinkLift 50/50R MD 120 Ø45 100 175 100 4 M16x32 154 102,5 255 137 237 277 50
Ø14 225 460 LL100R : S= B 80x74 e9
2 2 3
LinkLift 80/80R MD 220 Ø70 130 290 200 5 M20x40 209 166,4 402 205 304 344 75
LinkLift 100/100R MD 250 Ø803 1633 368 220 6 M20x40 272 198,3 497 255 335 395 100 Ø18 260 570 DIN 5482

LinkLift with double-return magazine

max. stroke
pitch

6xQ Output shaft B Output shaft A

ØR
ØVxW
A min.
GG2
Z2

ØX
ØS
E

D P T
Y Stroke / 2 2/3 stroke B
=U=
=DD= Output shaft B =M= ØI
4xØN =K=
=AA=
=CC=
=BB=

=H=
=C=
=L=
=J=

=EE= O F All dimensions in mm.

Output shaft A G

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Main LINKLIFT options Planetary gearbox
All LinkLift models can be delivered with a planetary
gearbox to reduce the drive torque. The gearbox is
selected according to the torque used. The gearbox
comes pre-mounted with the appropriate flanges on
the drive housing.

Positioning control using a CAM switch

A CAM switch can be connected to the drive shaft
with an appropriate mounting bracket. The switch
is available with 2 to 6 positions which can be set CAM switch
independently of each other.

Positioning control using an encoder

An encoder can be connected to the drive shaft with
an appropriate mounting bracket. With a resolution Encoder
of 1 024 points per travel, the positioning accuracy
obtained at the end of the column is 0.5 mm.
Long guides
The drive housings can be fitted with standard or long
guides. The long guides are required in the following
two cases:
1. to reduce deflection when the stroke is long (see the
load / stroke performance curves on page 10).
2. to stabilise the chain when exiting or entering the
drive housing at speeds above 200 mm/s.

Modular magazine
Our standard dual-line magazines consist of two
parallel aluminum tubes with a 180° curve piece
connecting them at one end; the tubes can be cut Modular magazine
to any size. This allows the magazines to be fitted
exactly to the length of the lifting column. In installed
lift systems, if the stroke is to be extended, additional
storage space can be obtained by simply replacing the
tubes (according to prior analyse from SERAPID).

Load monitoring Load monitoring

The LinkLift load cell allows load monitoring at the top

of the lift column, the point where the force is applied.
The deformation body contains a force transducer
with a thin film sensor for high accuracy.

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Other LINKLIFT options

special forms for drive shaft output

mounting flange for gear reducer
cardan / U-joint shafts and couplings
low-profile, single-line magazine or multi-line
magazine; special magazine designs on demand
intermediary pick-up frame allowing lifting heights
above standard
end-of-stroke sensor
special paint or coating
design support, custom project study, assistance
in configuration of lift systems

Important hints
Apply local specifications pertaining to motion
systems. The reference loads required by
DIN 56950-1 are already included in our stated
specifications
Consider the cumulated efficiency values of each
part
Use planetary gear reducers mounted on the
LinkLift to reduce the transmission torque
Systematically incorporate a safety brake or a
double motor brake
Account for the uneven distribution of loads on
the columns and rigidity of the platform
Use torsion-stiff shafts and couplings
Power the motor using a frequency converter to
avoid generating shock during start-up and
shut-down
Consider the forces generated by a shut-down due
to a power loss, particularly with speeds above
100 mm/s

Lengths and weights of LinkLift standard

magazines
The total length of the magazine (M) is composed of the
basic length, which depends on the model for a stroke
of 500 or 1 000 mm, and the length of the double-
return magazine that is also required. This is measured
in standardised steps, where the base is extended by
50 mm per 100 mm stroke (no intermediate dimensions).
In the basis length, the 180 ° deflection, the brackets,
the housing connection and two links contain a storage
reserve.
Values ​​are given for all LinkLift models in the table
below.
The weight of the magazine consists of the weight of
the base and the weight of the double-return magazine,
depending on the stroke (in m). The corresponding
values can
​​ also be found in the table below.

Lengths and weights of magazines

Model LinkLift 30 LinkLift 50/50R LinkLift 80/80R LinkLift 100/100R
Length of standard magazines
at 500 mm stroke (mm) 493 - - -
at 1 000 mm stoke (mm) - 826 939 1 103
Weight of the double-return magazine
basis (kg) 2 5 16 27
magazine - brackets, return (kg/m) 2,5 4,5 10 16

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 Static & dynamic capacities LINKLIFT
Load
kN
150 1
140 LL 100R
130
120
110
100 2
LL 80R
90
80 LL 100
70
60
LL 80 2
50
40
LL 50R
30 2
20 LL 50
10
LL 30
0 0,5 1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 5,5 6,0 6,5 7,0 7,5 8,0 m
Stroke
To ensure stability in the upper portions of the fitted with long drive guides.
operating ranges, the LinkLift’s drive system uses
special components, in particular a double-key or Long guides increase the lowest possible
splined shaft and longer drive guides. position of the platform above the nominal
closed height of the LinkLift as follows:
1 For loads above this limit, the drive system is LinkLift 50 / 50R: 366 mm ( 2 : + 75.5 mm)
equipped with a double-key or splined drive shaft. LinkLift 80 / 80R : 580 mm ( 2 : + 120 mm)
2 For strokes above this limit, the drive system is LinkLift 100 / 100R: 722 mm ( 2 : + 150 mm)

Dynamic capacity CHAINLIFT / HD LIFT

50
Load HDLift 90D
kN
HDLift 90S
40

30

ChainLift 60
20
HDLift 60D

10 HDLift 60S
ChainLift 40
HDLift 40

0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2,0 2,2 2,4 2,6 2,8 3,0 3,2 m
Stroke

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 The number of cycles in relation to the capacity
Max. nb of cycles
1 000 000

250 000
1,5m/500 daN

5m/10000 daN 6m/7000 daN

3m/1500 daN 2m/1500 daN

3m/3000 daN 2m/3000 daN

4m/3500 daN 4m/2500 daN

5m/5000 daN 6m/3500 daN

5m/6250 daN 6m/4000 daN

Max. stroke and load
Max. stroke and load

Max. stroke and load

Max. stroke and load

Max. stroke and load

Max. stroke and load

Max. stroke and load

50 000
1m/750 daN

6,5 7,5 10 12.5 15 19 20 30 40 50 50 75 90 150 kN

Load

40 40 D 0S D 0D 60 D
90
S D D
90 M
D D D
L ift Lift /30M ift 6 /50M ift 6 Lift 0 RM ift iL ft 0/80 0 0M 0 RM R M
L
HD hain 30 HD 50 HDL hain 5 DL 1 8 00
R/ H HD ift 8 0/ R/ R/
1
C Lift L ift C 50 L 10 80 0
k k ift k i ft ift 10
Lin Lin kL Lin kL kL ift
Lin Lin Lin kL
Lin

Motorisation
The following basic formulae are used to calculate the
torque, speed and power required.

The maximum torque (M) per column is calculated

from the total static (Fs) or dynamic load (Fd),
whichever is the higher. This value is divided by the We generally recommend a frequency converter
number of columns. to minimise shock; other-wise, the speed must not
The weight of the chain is then added. Friction forces exceed 30 mm/s.
occurring in the guides are insignificant. Forces of
V
inertia must be added if the system does not include a N= [U/min]
2π x p x 10-3
speed variation control.
The output power (P) required per column is
S x Fus + Ps
Fs = [N] calculated from the torque (M) and the shaft rotation
Nc
speed (N):
S x Fud + Ps
Fd = Nc [N]
M x N x π x 10-3
P = [kW]
30
Pc = Ct x m [N]
Fs : total static load [N] Ct : total stroke [m]
Fd : total dynamic load [N] m : mass of chain [N/m]
(max(Fs;Fd) + Pc) x p x 10-3 S : platform area [m²] M : maximum torque [Nm]
M= [Nm]
η Fus : static payload [N/m²] p : chain pitch [mm]
Fud : dynamic payload [N/m²] η : system efficiency (= 0,8)
The rotation speed of the drive shaft (N) is calculated Ps : weight of platform [N] N : shaft rotation speed [tr/min]
Nc : number of lifting columns V : lifting speed [m/min]
from the chain pitch (p) and the lifting speed (V). Pc : weight of chain [N] P : output power [kW]

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TRANSFER SOLUTIONS
Harsh environment? Need a long stroke and have
ROLLBEAM
Telescopic linear actuator

limited installation space? Rigid Chain Technology is

the solution. RollBeam
vertical
configuration
SERAPID offers with its Rigid Chain products a compact,
telescopic, easy-to-install and environmentally friendly
transfer solution.

SERAPID linear actuators bring reliability and high

operation capability to your material handling and
production processes, along with low maintenance
Rigibelt
needs and increased safety at work.

Our applications integrate into SMED solutions

(Single Minute Exchange of Die) as well as Lean
Manufacturing solutions.

LinearBeam

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