In the product range of Stahl, you will discover a wide choice of hoists with lifting capacities between 1/4 ton and 50 ton. All are equiped optionally with two hoisting speeds. All are designed for stationary applications or for combination with various types of travel trolleys. All hoists made by Stahl are supplied ready for connection to a power source: electric wire-rope hoists are furnished as standard with contactor control, and electric chain hoist can also be provided with low-cost direct control. Despite the sophisticated designs, hoists made by Stahl are economical solutions, achieved by using the modular construction principle and state-of-the-art production methods wherever possible. In the chemical and petrochemical industries, the extraction of oil and natural gas, in mining and in many other sectors of industry, flammable gases, vapors, mist or dust may occur during manufacture, processing, transport and storage.  If these are ignited, explosions can occur, perhaps leading to serious injury or damage to installations. Explosion protection is a special field STAHL has mastered unlike any other company.  With over 75 years' experience, its own research and development, together with authorizations such as the Physico-Technical Institute in Braunsweig (PTB) and other authorities in many other countries, STAHL occupies a special position in explosion proof materials.