Vortek NXT series hoists are the newest edition of the design concept that introduced the packaged hoist model to theatres around the world. ETC’s packaged hoists employ a standard set of design parameters that, when combined with higher volume manufacturing and fully automated in-house testing allow consistent and trackable high quality designs. A zero fleet angle wire rope hoist ideal for theatrical applications both big and small, the NXT’s standard safety features include a dedicated E-stop contactor for each hoist, dual brakes (the primary is electromechanical inside the motor housing, while the secondary is a purely mechanical drive-through brake that is post motor-gearbox), load cells, four positive-action limit switches, position encoder and overcurrent protection.