Defence Industry

Defence Industry

Precise positioning, maximum reliability, highest quality – in the defence industry, large and complex assemblies, components of military vehicles, or massive ship elements such as hull sections, engines, and propulsion systems are frequently moved. Pneumatic hoists from J.D. Neuhaus enable safe lifting and millimetre-precise positioning even in confined, hard-to-access, or explosion-proof working environments.

Challenges

The defence industry places the highest demands on precision, safety, and reliability when handling heavy and complex components. In addition to meeting strict safety standards and tightly scheduled production plans, resistance to demanding operational and environmental conditions is crucial. Particularly, the reliable operation in explosion-proof areas, such as those found in certain manufacturing, maintenance, or loading environments, makes the use of specially designed pneumatic hoists indispensable.

The range of applications extends from precisely positioning large assemblies of military vehicles and ship components, to assembling complex structures, to working in tight engine rooms or enclosed storage areas. Flexibility, high load capacity, and the ability to quickly install, relocate, and adapt hoists to changing workstations are key factors in this sector.

Advantages and Benefits

J.D. Neuhaus has decades of experience across a wide variety of industries and applications. The versatility, robustness, and long service life of our products have proven themselves under the most demanding conditions worldwide – from the production of complex vehicles to the construction and maintenance of large ships.

The compact design of our pneumatic hoists, relative to their overall load capacity, enables safe operation even in confined or hard-to-access areas – with load capacities ranging from 125 kg to over 100 tonnes.

The modular design with few wear parts reduces both the number of inspection points and the time required for maintenance work. Even in explosion-proof areas, routine servicing and replacement of critical components can be carried out quickly, safely, and with minimal downtime.