Development and production of vacuum lifters, vacuum traverses, electric chain hoists and slewing jib cranes for load handling
SMI Handling Systeme GmbH
Wetter (Ruhr) · An der Brille 5-7New on Amplifa
Handling technology since 1984
SMI Handling Systeme GmbH, headquartered in Wetter (Ruhr), has been active in the field of handling technology since 1984 and has specialised in the development and production of vacuum lifting and transport technology since 1988. This medium-sized company manufactures vacuum lifters for loads of 10 to 220 kg under the product brands smilift and smigrip, as well as vacuum traverses for loads from 100 kg to over 4 tonnes. The portfolio is complemented by DC electric chain hoists with load capacities from 80 kg to 5 tonnes as well as a crane kit with wall-mounted and column-mounted slewing jib cranes and ceiling rail systems. The products are available in stainless steel design (1.4301) and for ATEX areas; goods handled include steel, aluminium, plastic, wood, glass, cardboard, paper, ceramics and other materials. In addition to development and production at the Wetter site, SMI offers planning, design, assembly, commissioning as well as maintenance and service from a single source. The company supplies industries such as automotive, construction, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, electrical, aircraft manufacturing, mechanical engineering, recycling, steel construction and shipyards, and is represented by sales partners in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.
- Site
- Wetter (Ruhr)
- Processes
- Vacuum lifter (smilift: mini, eco, flexi), Vacuum traverse (smigrip, mini smigrip), DC electric chain hoists, Wall-mounted slewing jib crane (wall slewing crane), Column-mounted slewing jib crane (column slewing crane, stationary, displaceable, height-adjustable), Modular crane kit / ceiling rail systems, Displaceable column-mounted slewing crane for EX areas with ATEX ejector vacuum pump, articulated, Individual handling solutions with vacuum technology (development, production)
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminium, Plastic, Wood, Glass, Cardboard, Paper, Film
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, Product brands smilift/smigrip protected under trademark law
- Founded
- 1984
- Industries
- Automotive, Construction, Chemicals and pharmaceuticals, Electrical, Aircraft manufacturing, Wood processing and woodworking
- 01
Consulting and project planning
- 02
Planning and design
- 03
Production in Wetter (Ruhr)
- 04
Assembly
- 05
Commissioning
- 06
Maintenance and service
Materials and processes
Stainless steel
The crane kit and slewing jib cranes are also offered in stainless steel design 1.4301, among other things for applications with special requirements.
Steel
Material for vacuum traverses, handling devices and the crane kit.
Aluminium
Material for manufacturing and for handling lightweight components.
ATEX version
Slewing jib cranes and vacuum systems are manufactured for Ex areas, e.g. with ATEX ejector vacuum pump.
Site
Wetter (Ruhr)
DEHeadquarters: administration, production, development, service and central assembly planning
- Materials
- Steel, aluminium, stainless steel 1.4301
- smilift vacuum lifter (mini, eco, flexi)
- smigrip vacuum traverse / mini smigrip
- DC electric chain hoist
- Wall-mounted slewing jib crane
- Column-mounted slewing jib crane
- Ceiling rail system (crane kit)
Products and handling solutions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum lifter (smilift: mini, eco, flexi)Handling/Assembly | – | – | 10 kg – 220 kg | – | Cardboard boxes, Bags, Panels |
| Vacuum traverse (smigrip, mini smigrip)Handling/Assembly | – | – | 100 kg – over 4 tonnes | – | Barrels, Steel plates, Concrete slabs, Glass panels |
| DC electric chain hoistsHandling/Assembly | – | – | 80 kg – 5 tonnes | – | – |
| Wall-mounted slewing jib crane (wall slewing crane)Handling/Assembly | – | Outreach 2m - 5m × Movement radius 180° | – | – | – |
| Column-mounted slewing jib crane (column slewing crane, stationary, displaceable, height-adjustable)Handling/Assembly | – | Outreach 2m - 5m × Working radius up to 300° | – | – | Stainless steel 1.4301 |
| Modular crane kit / ceiling rail systemsHandling/Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Displaceable column-mounted slewing crane for EX areas with ATEX ejector vacuum pump, articulatedHandling/Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Individual handling solutions with vacuum technology (development, production)Engineering | – | – | approx. 4 tonnes | – | Metal, Steel, Aluminium, Plastic, Wood, Glass, Cardboard, Paper, Film, Ceramics |
| Planning, design, assembly, commissioning, maintenance and service of systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| smilift vacuum lifter (mini, eco, flexi) | SMI Handling Systeme smilift | – | Loads 10 kg to 220 kg | – | Wetter (Ruhr) |
| Vacuum traverse | SMI Handling Systeme smigrip / mini smigrip | – | Loads 100 kg to over 4 tonnes | – | Wetter (Ruhr) |
| DC electric chain hoist | SMI Handling Systeme | – | Load capacity 80 kg to 5 tonnes | – | Wetter (Ruhr) |
| Wall-mounted slewing jib crane | SMI Handling Systeme Wall slewing crane | – | Outreach 2m - 5m, movement radius 180° | – | Wetter (Ruhr) |
| Column-mounted slewing jib crane | SMI Handling Systeme Column slewing crane | – | Outreach 2m - 5m, working radius up to 300° | – | Wetter (Ruhr) |
| Ceiling rail system (crane kit) | SMI Handling Systeme | – | Variable rail lengths, travelling cross beams | – | Wetter (Ruhr) |
Additional services
Safety and quality
SMI relies on first-class materials and high manufacturing quality for stability and low wear in daily use. Services such as planning, design, assembly, commissioning and maintenance are offered from a single source; a central service hotline coordinates enquiries.
| Evidence | Wetter (Ruhr) |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| Product brands smilift/smigrip protected under trademark law |
Company history
- 1984
Founded from an engineering office for process and conveying technology applications.
- 1988
Specialisation in the development and production of vacuum lifting and transport technology; development of product lines and customised solutions.
- 1996
Administration and production merged at the new company headquarters in Wetter (Ruhr) near the A1; technology, development and central service and assembly planning located there.
- 1998
Internationalisation of business activities with representatives in European and non-European countries.
- 2000
The product brands smilift and smigrip are protected under trademark law.
- 2009
Increasing internationalisation of sales activities.