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Vortek Heavy-Duty hoist

Heavy-Duty Hoists

When Productions Demand High-Capacity and
High-Speed Movement

Daktronics is committed to offering rigging solutions for the most demanding stage projects conceived. Vortek Heavy-Duty theatrical rigging hoists are capable of variable configurations as required for specific projects.

View the standard hoist 60Hz Model Matrix and the 50Hz Model Matrix. Custom configurations of Vortek Heavy-Duty hoists are available.

Features
Specifications
Control Systems
Accessories

For applications requiring:

  • Capacities ranging from 2200 lb (1000 kg) to 4000 lb (1814 kg) with speeds up to 234 ft/min (1.2 m/sec)
  • Can be configured for up to 8 lines with 100 ft (30 m) of travel

Electro-mechanical secondary load brake:

  • Provides necessary redundancy and controlled stopping
  • Should primary brake not stop or if the gear box has a catastrophic failure, load brake is added safeguard

Learn more about automated rigging benefits:

  • Vortek hoists save installation and construction costs
  • Plug & Play self-contained, flexible configurations

Specifications

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Control Systems

 


Infinity Series controller

Infinity Series

For the most complex high-speed, high-capacity theatrical rigging environment


Pro Series controller

Pro Series

For advanced motorized rigging management of multiple line sets with precision cueing


M Series controller

M Series

For cueing uncomplicated, repeatable targets in a performance situation or daily operation


 

E Series

For managing basic set changes with multiple hoists using a value-packed controller       


   

S Series controller

S Series

For basic up/down movement when operating few line sets with heavy loads


Accessories


Wireway

Wireways

Pre-engineered and tested high voltage and low voltage wireways


Multi-line Loft Block

Loft Blocks

Molded side guards precisely guide the line using lightweight loft blocks


Cable Management Pantograph

Cable Management

Secure your circuit distribution with strong, flexible cable management pantographs


i-VP Curtain System

i-VP Curtain System

With a single cue, accurately open and fly main stage curtains


A-14 Structural Battens

A-14 Aluminum Battens

Lightweight yet rigid battens have multiple termination options


Double Purchase System

Double Purchase

Double the lifting capacity of each standard hoist with compound loft blocks


More Information

Visit the Hoists Accessories page to download spec sheets and learn more about each accessory.


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