
For elevators with single-layer winding
ROPE DRUMS
ROPE DRUMS
For elevators with single-layer winding
Rope drum drives are the ideal solution when shaft space is limited or a counterweight cannot be provided. The cabin is attached directly to the rope and the drive winds the suspension ropes in a single layer onto the drum. This allows the entire shaft cross-section to be used for the cabin - particularly advantageous for modernizations, in narrow shafts or with special building geometries.
FUKA manufactures exclusively single-layer rope drums for elevator applications and consistently designs them for safe, standard-compliant rope guidance.
Holistic concepts from a single source
On request, you can receive completely designed drive units for drum elevators from us - tailored to your system and delivered ready for installation. This includes:
- Drive (gear/motor)
- Single-layer rope drum in the appropriate design
- Machine frame / foundation frame
- Accessories and rope guidance components (e.g. deflection and guide pulleys)
- Optional suspension ropes and attachments
We take over the technical design and concept development based on your specifications (geometry, load, lifting height, speed, rope guidance). This gives you a functionally reliable complete solution with clear responsibilities - instead of individual components with interface risks.
Rope drums - Standard or custom-made
Depending on the project, we supply:
Drum diameter, drum length, number of grooves and groove profile are adapted exactly to your rope configuration and lifting height. For single-layer drums, groove geometry, rope spacing and safe rope guidance are particularly decisive - we take these points into account in the design.
Quality from in-house production
Our rope drums are manufactured in our facility in Cologne with documented machining and testing processes. The results are:
Also for industrial applications (single-layer)
In addition to elevator technology, we also manufacture single-layer rope drums for industrial lifting and movement tasks where single-layer winding is technically intended, e.g.:
Here we manufacture drums according to specification – from single to series solutions, including machining, surface protection, and optional ready-to-install assembly.
Technical Data
- Drum diameter
- 300mm - 2000mm
- Rope capacity
- 50m - 500m
- Materials
- Gray cast iron, cast steel, welded
- Rope diameter
- 8mm - 32mm
- Load capacity
- Up to 50,000 kg
- Winding type
- Single or multi-layer
Inquiry & Process
You send us basic data
(lifting height, rope type/number, load, speed, installation situation).
We create the suitable concept
incl. design of the single-layer drum and the drive.
You receive an offer
for individual components or the complete unit.
Production & Delivery
packed ready for assembly – optionally as a completely pre-assembled module.
Downloads & Documentation
Download technical data sheets, installation instructions and other documents.
- Drum Drive
- Drum Design General
- Drum Design Parallel Winding
- LIFT-REPORT (2016) - Issue 1
Your Contact
Do you have questions about this product or would you like to request a quote? Contact us – we are happy to advise you.
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