- Zip Chains / Lifters
Zip Chain Lifter®
Realizes an innovative table lifter thanks to its high-speed lifting.

The Zip Chain Lifter directly transmits lifting thrust through Zip Chains.
Operates 3 to 10 times faster than hydraulic lifters. Supports high-frequency operation, which provides a maximum of 50% energy savings.
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Zip Chain Lifter / Zip Master Catalog
Features of Zip Chain Lifter
Zip Chain Lifter works through Tsubaki's original Zip Chain mechanism and features high-speed, high-frequency and long service life. It achieves superior operation than hydraulic lifters.
- High-speed
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Achieves high-speed operation at a maximum lifting speed of 100m/min. This lifter works through a mechanism that directly pushes up the lift table at a stable speed in proportion to motor rpm, enabling lifting operation at a constant speed. Synchronized operation of multiple lifters is also possible.
Zip Chain Lifter
It maintains a stable speed through the entire stroke range.
Hydraulic Lifter
The speed varies throughout the stroke, as hydraulic lifter moves up and down at a slant to lift the top table.
- High-frequency operation
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Unlike with hydraulic lifters, the Zip Chain Lifter does not need to increase the tank capacity of hydraulic units for higher-frequency operation.
Supports high-speed operation such as continuous lifting at a rate of one lift cycle per minute thanks to its efficient operation.
- Stopping accuracy
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Easily realizes multi-point stopping/multi-level positioning thanks to its simple control structure.
- Expected life
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The Zip Chain Lifter has a mechanism that directly pushes the lift table, which places a smaller load on the hinges/rollers and enables longer life (over one million strokes).
Model
ZSL | 1000 | M | 16 | K | 2 | - | T6 |
ZSL | 0050 | S | 03 | G | 1 | ||
Series name | Allowable lifting weight | Speed code | Stroke | Drive unit | Number of pantograph stages | Option |
Number of pantograph stages | |
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1000 | 1,000kg |
0050 | 50kg |
Speed code | |
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S | ~6m/min |
L | 6~12m/min |
M | 12~ m/min |
Stroke | |
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10 | 1,000mm |
16 | 1,600mm |
03 | 300mm |
05 | 500mm |
Drive unit | |
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G | With three-phase motor |
K | With servo motor |
Number of pantograph stages | |
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1 | Single stage |
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2 | Dual stage |
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Option | |
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J | Full-faced bellows |
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T6 | Tap seat (6 locations) |
T8 | Tap seat (8 locations) |
Add top plate fixing tap seat (6 or 8 locations) | |
E | With rotary encoder |
V | Motor voltage 400V Class |
Available Zip Chain Lifter Range
Allowable loading weight and lifting stroke
Consider using our standard products for 1,000/50kg type of allowable lifting weight.
List of specifications
・With three-phase motor
Model | 1,000kg | 50kg | ||||
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ZSL1000 S10G1 |
ZSL1000 L10G1 |
ZSL1000 S16G2 |
ZSL1000 L16G2 |
ZSL0050 S3G1 |
ZSL0050 S5G2 |
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Allowable lifting weight kN{kgf} | 9.80 {1,000} | 0.49 {50} | ||||
Speed m/min {mm/sec} (Frequency) | 5.5{91.7} (60Hz) |
11{183} (60Hz) |
5.5{91.7} (60Hz) |
11{183} (60Hz) |
4.8 {80} (56Hz) |
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Pulses per motor revolution mm | 3.18 | 6.35 | 3.18 | 6.35 | 2.86 | |
Stroke mm | 1,000 | 1,600 | 300 | 500 | ||
Height with chain housed mm | 420 | 600 | 200 | |||
Table size mm | 1,100 x 1,800 | 400 x 580 | ||||
Motor | Three-phase/four-pole high efficiency motor with non-excitation type brake |
Three-phase/four-pole motor with non-excitation type brake |
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Motor capacity | 2.2kW | 3.7kW | 2.2kW | 3.7kW | 0.1kW | |
Power supply voltage | AC200V class | |||||
Lubrication | Grease on chain section (No.2) | |||||
Coating | Acrylic lacquer-based, grey (Munsell N5) |
・With servo motor
Model | 1,000kg | 50kg | ||||
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ZSL1000M10K1 | ZSL1000M16K2 | ZSL1000M03K1 | ZSL1000M05K1 | |||
Allowable lifting weight kN{kgf} | 9.80 {1,000} | 0.49 {50} | ||||
Speed m/min{mm/sec} (Input motor rpm) | 19 {317} (2,500r/min) |
28.6 {477} (5,000r/min) |
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Pulses per motor revolution mm | 7.62 | 5.72 | ||||
Stroke mm | 1,000 | 1,600 | 300 | 500 | ||
Height with chain housed mm | 420 | 600 | 200 | |||
Table size mm | 1,100 x 1,800 | 400 x 580 | ||||
Motor | Servo-motor type (with brake) Mitsubishi Electric:HG-SR502BK |
Servo-motor type (with brake) Mitsubishi Electric:HG-KR43B |
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Motor capacity | 5.0kW | 400W | ||||
Power supply voltage | AC200V class | |||||
Lubrication | Grease on chain section (No.2) | |||||
Coating | Acrylic lacquer-based, grey (Munsell N5) |
Zip Chain Lifter - Video
Check out the live-action movie of Zip Chain Lifter operation.
Movement of lifter and drive section
Engagement of Zip Chains and sprockets
1,000kg type
500kg 7m telescopic type
Zip Chain Lifter - Examples of MTO products and use
Learn more about past Zip Chain Lifter MTO products.
400kg dual-stage pantograph type

2,000kg single-stage pantograph type

300kg triple-stage telescopic type

650kg post type
