YOM 2019-2023
DAHAN SC200/200 High-Speed Hoist (Algiers Port Ready)
- Rated Capacity:2 × 2,000 kg
- Lifting Speed:0–46 m/min (VFD)
- Max Height:Up to 450 m
- Cage Internal:3.2 × 1.5 × 2.5 m
Engineered heavy-duty vertical transport machinery certified for Algerian high-density housing programs (AADL), metropolitan commercial infrastructure in Algiers and Oran, and extreme Saharan industrial applications.
Immediate delivery to Port d'Alger, Port d'Oran, and Djen Djen. Each machine is disassembled, load-tested under rigorous NDT structural protocols, and repainted with anti-saline marine epoxy coating before containerization.
Algeria represents one of the most vibrant civil engineering and infrastructure arenas in North Africa. Driven by aggressive government urban modernization programs, public residential quotas, and Saharan industrial expansion, the demand for certified, high-reliability vertical transport systems is at an all-time high.
The Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning and the City of Algeria has continuously rolled out extensive social and targeted housing initiatives, notably the Agence Nationale de l'Amélioration et du Développement du Logement (AADL) projects. In metropolitan centers like Sidi Abdellah, Bouinan, and Ali Mendjeli (Constantine), contractors build standardized residential complexes ranging from 15 to 30 stories. These fast-paced construction timelines require multi-cage builder hoists that can operate around the clock, carrying 2,000 kg per cabin to keep vertical logistics off the critical path.
From the Port of Algiers expansion to landmark financial towers in Bab Ezzouar, heavy high-speed hoists are mandated. These projects demand integrated Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) hoisting units capable of reaching 60 m/min with minimal vibration against post-tensioned concrete structural frames.
Algerian fiscal directives, managed through the Banque d'Algérie, impose strict regulations on foreign exchange capital deployment and documentary credits (Crédit Documentaire / Remise Documentaire). Procurement directors favor late-model (YOM 2018–2023) inspected hoists from Chinese manufacturers like DAHAN, GAOLI, and XCMG because they deliver identical structural integrity and safety performance as European brands like Alimak or GEDA, but at 40% to 55% of the total acquisition cost.
Beyond Mediterranean urban construction, vertical hoists serve critical petrochemical turnaround and flare-stack erection projects in the Sahara (Hassi Messaoud, Skikda, and Arzew petrochemical hubs). Operating in these locations means coping with ambient temperatures exceeding 50°C and pervasive fine sand dust (Chergui winds). Zhongqiang's customized export package integrates IP65-rated enclosed electrical cabinets, heavy dust-sealed rack-and-pinion enclosures, and tropicalized motors designed to prevent thermal trips in extreme desert environments.
To legally assemble and operate a passenger and material construction elevator in Algeria, the machinery must satisfy the demanding surveillance of the Organisme National de Contrôle Technique de la Construction (CTC). Every used hoist supplied by Zhongqiang undergoes rigorous pre-export refurbishment to guarantee turnkey CTC clearance.
| Inspection Dimension | CTC Regulatory Requirement (Algeria) | Zhongqiang Factory Quality Standard | Site Impact & Operational Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Safety Gear | SAJ30 / SAJ40 centrifugal brake dynamic trip test within 1.2 m/s overspeed | 100% brand new or recalibrated OEM safety devices with factory test bench certificate | Guaranteed instantaneous safety activation; prevents free-fall; passes initial CTC drop-test |
| Mast Section Integrity | Zero crack tolerance on chords; wall thinning <10% of nominal thickness | Ultrasound Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on Q345B seamless tubular chords and welding seams | Structural stability under coastal wind shear (Algiers/Oran wind zones up to 130 km/h) |
| Anti-Corrosion Surface | Resistance to marine salt spray in coastal zones (ISO 12944 C4-Marine standard) | Shot-blasting to Sa 2.5 + high-adhesion anti-rust primer + double polyurethane finish | Prevents structural fatigue and rack pitting from Mediterranean humidity and Saharan salinity |
| Electrical Enclosure | Tropicalized isolation class F/H, phase-reversal protection, dual interlocks | Schneider/Siemens contactors, IP65 control consoles, dynamic thermal overload relays | Reliable continuous operation through volatile Algerian grid voltages and high ambient heat |
| Emergency Lowering | Manual gravity-controlled descent operable directly from inside cage without power | Mechanical brake manual release lever tested with rated 2,000 kg gross cage ballast | Safe personnel evacuation in the event of unexpected metropolitan power outages |
Saharan work zones experience abrasive sand deposits that chew through unhardened gear sets. Our hoists feature case-hardened 20CrMnTi alloy pinion gears (HRC 58-62) matched with precision induction-hardened racks. Enclosed helical gear reducers prevent dust contamination and lubricant breakdown.
Standard Direct-On-Line (DOL) motors cause intense mechanical shock loads during start/stop, causing premature wear to concrete anchoring ties. Our variable-frequency driven units provide stepless S-curve acceleration, eliminating jarring and ensuring smooth passenger transport and zero spillages of wet mortar.
Compliant with EN 12159 and Algerian labor safety laws, our hoists have mechanical limiters and electrical microswitches on top trapdoors, inner ramp gates, and outer ground enclosure fences. The hoist will not travel if any door remains unlatched by even 5 millimeters.
Based in Huai'an, Jiangsu, China, Huaian Zhongqiang International Trade Co., Ltd. operates a specialized refurbishment and staging base spanning over 30+ acres with dedicated mechanical, electrical, and structural workshops. We hold independent international trade rights and a national second-level equipment qualification, eliminating intermediate trading commissions for our Algerian partners.
No machine leaves our yard without comprehensive non-destructive ultrasonic testing of mast welds, magnetic particle inspection of pinions, drive gearbox oil spectro-analysis, and real-load current draw tests on our in-house test towers.
We strictly reject aged, fatigued equipment. Our inventory focuses on recent production years (2018–2023) sourced from Tier-1 Chinese mega-construction projects. You receive up to 85% of original mechanical design life at a fraction of the cost.
Our in-house container loading crew uses bespoke steel saddle jigs, moisture-absorbent desiccant packs, and heavy-duty turnbuckles to secure mast sections and cages inside 40ft High Cube containers, avoiding transit denting during the 28-day Mediterranean voyage.
When bidding on fixed-price public tenders in Algeria, equipment capitalization (CAPEX) directly dictates tender competitiveness. Below is a realistic financial and operational comparison examining a 36-month high-rise construction cycle in Oran or Algiers.
| Financial & Operational Metrics | Brand New European Hoist (e.g. Alimak) | Used European Unit (10+ Yrs Old) | Zhongqiang Inspected Chinese Unit (YOM 2019-2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) | $140,000 – $190,000 USD (High Import Tariffs) | $65,000 – $85,000 USD | $28,000 – $48,000 USD (Optimal CAPEX) |
| Delivery Lead Time to Port d'Alger | 16 to 24 Weeks (Manufacturing Queue) | 8 to 12 Weeks (Scattered EU Yards) | 3 to 5 Weeks (Ex-Stock Staged in Yard) |
| Spare Parts Availability in Algeria | High cost, proprietary, long air freight lead time | Obsolete parts, expensive custom machining | Universal modularity (DAHAN, GAOLI, XCMG racks & rollers in stock) |
| Project Payback Period (ROI) | 3.5 to 5 Projects (~48 Months) | 2.5 Projects (~30 Months) | 0.8 to 1.2 Projects (~12 Months) |
| Residual Resale Value in Algeria | Depreciates steeply by 40% after project | High residual risk due to age >12 yrs | High local resale demand among local subcontracting firms |
For buildings exceeding 20 levels, a single-cage hoist becomes an operational bottleneck, causing tradespeople and sub-contractors to spend hours waiting at ground level. Deploying an SC200/200 twin-cage configuration allows independent vertical cycles: Cage A transports drywall boards, rebars, and mortar batches, while Cage B rapidly transports electrical and plumbing personnel with dedicated floor-selector priority controls.
Zhongqiang specifies 650 × 650 × 1508 mm mast sections fabricated with standard Q345B steel tubing and Module 8 racks. This universal Chinese design architecture matches the mast sections already owned by dozens of Chinese state construction firms operating in Algeria (CSCEC, CRCC, MCC), allowing you to rent or borrow additional mast sections locally for taller building configurations without paying international sea freight.
Navigating Algerian maritime clearance requires precise administrative execution under Douane Algérienne regulations. As an established direct exporter, Zhongqiang prepares and validates all necessary commercial and compliance documentation.
We provide a certified Facture Proforma detailing exact HS Codes (typically HS 8428.10 for passenger and material hoists), equipment serial numbers, and authentic year of manufacture. This allows your commercial bank (BEA, BNA, CPA, etc.) to smoothly process your import license and issue an irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC).
Algerian customs require proof of conformity. We facilitate third-party pre-shipment inspections (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Cotecna) at our Huai'an yard to confirm machine specifications, structural soundess, and operational safety before shipping, delivering a valid Certificat de Contrôle de Qualité.
Shipments depart from Shanghai or Qingdao ports directly to Algerian terminals: Port of Algiers (EPAL), Port of Oran (EPO), Djen Djen (Jijel), or Skikda. Transit times range from 26 to 32 days via major container lines (CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, COSCO) with 14 days free demurrage negotiated at destination.
Our bilingual sales engineering team (French/English/Arabic support) can interface directly with your clearing agent (Transitaire) to coordinate documentation and speed up gate release.
Clear, engineering-backed answers addressing the operational, fiscal, and logistical concerns of Algerian construction managers, project developers, and equipment plant managers.
The SC200/200 is a dual-cage passenger and materials hoist. Each cage provides a certified rated load of 2,000 kg (or 24 persons). Standard internal cage dimensions are 3.2 meters in length, 1.5 meters in width, and 2.5 meters in height, providing ample room for 1.2 × 2.4 m gypsum boards, scaffolding tubes, rebar bundles, and motorized wheelbarrows.
Yes. Every unit is fitted with an authentic, calibrated SAJ40-1.2 or SAJ50 progressive anti-drop safety brake. Prior to export packing, we perform a simulated dynamic drop test in our Huai'an test facility. The safety gear comes accompanied by its original manufacturer calibration plaque and test report to ensure straightforward validation by Algerian CTC field engineers.
A standard 60-meter high SC200/200 twin-cage hoist fits cleanly into two 40ft High Cube (40HQ) maritime shipping containers. Cages are loaded on purpose-built rolling skids; mast sections are nested with surface-protecting timber dunnage; and drive units, gearboxes, safety devices, and electrical consoles are packed into weather-sealed fumigated wooden crates.
Yes. Most leading Chinese hoist manufacturers utilize standard Chinese National Standard (GB) engineering architecture. The mast sections (650 × 650 × 1508 mm), M8 drive racks, guide rollers, SAJ safety devices, and drive motors (typically 3 × 11 kW per cage) are interchangeable across major brands like DAHAN, GAOLI, and TEWEI, simplifying long-term parts sourcing in Algeria.
Our hoists are built for 380V, 50Hz, 3-Phase power, which matches Sonelgaz's standard industrial grid specification in Algeria. For projects running on site diesel generators, an SC200/200 with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) requires a generator capacity of 80 to 100 kVA, whereas older direct-starting (DOL) hoists require at least 150 kVA to absorb high inductive starting currents.
Top-tier Chinese hoists are manufactured using high-tensile Q345B steel with an engineered design life of 12 to 15 years under typical duty cycles. A machine manufactured between 2019 and 2023 has only utilized 15% to 30% of its fatigue life. Following our 128-point refurbishment and fresh anti-corrosion coating, the hoist will reliably support your projects for another 8 to 10 years with proper maintenance.
Complete your site equipment setup with our verified inventory of construction hoists and QTZ/Potain tower cranes. Every machine is inspected in our Huai'an yard and comes with full provenance documentation.
