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Skip Hoist

A skip hoist (commonly referred to as a skip) is the ideal engineering solution wherever limited site space prevents positioning a long belt conveyor at a low angle. The skip acts as an efficient vertical transporter that receives the prepared aggregate (from a belt conveyor, a wheel loader, or even directly from wheelbarrows) and lightning-fast transports it upwards, straight into the charging throat of the mixer.

The design is fully scalable – its geometry and capacity (starting from 0.5 m³) are precisely matched to the dimensions and type of the concrete plant's heart, working perfectly with both planetary mixers and massive twin-shaft systems.

  • Precise guidance at a 60° angle: The skip moves along a specially designed, stable track inclined at an optimal angle of 60 degrees. The construction relies on heavy-duty cast-iron rollers that are fully bearing-mounted and equipped with lubrication points. The thoughtful geometric shape of the skip guarantees residue-free discharge, and the mechanical emptying gate opens automatically at the highest point of travel.
  • Industrial drive with high dynamics: A powerful winch with an output from 16 kW to 27 kW is responsible for the smooth and rapid movement of the skip. A large power reserve allows achieving excellent performance – the full travel time of the skip to the top is only about 12–14 seconds. This guarantees lightning-fast aggregate dosing and reduces individual batch duration to a minimum.
  • Reduced loads and rope protection: The lifting system is based on a dual-pulley layout (cable reeving system), which according to the principles of mechanics doubles the pulling force, drastically reduces impact loads acting on the gearbox, and protects the winch from overloading. The industrial rope drum is precisely helical-grooved, which forces perfectly uniform wire rope winding wrap-by-wrap and categorically eliminates the risk of its jamming and accelerated wear.
  • Armored steel core wire ropes: Only specialized, high-strength steel wire ropes equipped with an internal core with a thickness of 14 to 18 mm (depending on skip dimensions) are used in the system. The core perfectly dampens torsional stresses, drastically increases breaking and tensile strength, and guarantees long-term, safe operation under constant duty cycles.
  • Triple safety system: An advanced arrangement of sensors integrated into the plant's automation system monitors the trouble-free operation of the skip. In addition to standard, duplicated limit switches at the extreme bottom and top of the track, the system is equipped with a third, crucial rope tension control sensor. It instantly detects any slack or unnatural resistance, momentarily cutting power to the winch and protecting the structure from mechanical damage.
Important structural guidelines on the Investor's side: In order to correctly position and anchor the skip hoist system, the investor is required to excavate and appropriately reinforce (concrete) a dedicated foundation pit in the ground at their own expense. This recess is essential so that the lower part of the track descends below ground level, enabling the skip to hide completely beneath the conveyor discharge structure. ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT: The prepared pit must have an efficiently working drainage system (gravity drainage or a sump pit for a trash pump). Lack of drainage and the accumulation of rainwater or process water in the skip runway pit will lead to flooding of the lower limit switches, rollers, and wire rope, which poses an immediate threat of damaging the automation and taking the batching plant out of service.

Barbatus – Comprehensive turnkey execution from design to completion

As a direct manufacturer of stationary batching plants, we take full responsibility for every stage of the investment. We do not use half-measures or unverified subcontractors. By choosing our company, you gain the certainty that the entire production line is built based on strict engineering standards, a modern machine park, and years of experience of the Barbatus team in the industrial market.

Why trust us? Our key advantages:
  • In-house engineering and design office: Our engineers will develop full documentation, and the designer will individually draw and adapt foundation plans to the specific terrain layout and geotechnical conditions of your site.
  • Formal support and advisory: We will comprehensively assist you in the permitting process. We will precisely indicate what documents you must hold and what requirements need to be met to smoothly obtain official building approval for the batching plant.
  • Certified materials and components: For structural fabrication, we use only the highest quality steel with full mill certificates. All key components – from precise weighing systems (load cells) and electric vibrators to actuators – hold strict industrial certifications.
  • In-house factory and CNC technology: The entire manufacturing process takes place in our modern production facility. The use of advanced CNC machinery guarantees perfect repeatability, ideal fitting of elements, and the highest quality execution of details.
  • In-house installation, service, and spare parts base: We provide professional installation and commissioning of the batching plant by our technical teams. We maintain a richly stocked, in-house spare parts warehouse, which, combined with the experience of the Barbatus company, guarantees lightning-fast service and exceptionally short turnaround times.