LIFTCHAIN® Chain Hoist Series0 pages

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LIFTCHAIN® Air Hoist Series: 1.5 to 100 ton
Air Chain
Hoists
Features and Options
LIFTCHAIN® Air Hoists Series Common Features
Gears in composite
material
Gear
motor
cutaway
AIR
Exhaust
FLOW
•t Rugged, Compact Design and Light Weight
Inlet
Outlet
t •t All steel construction for better durability.
tt Particularly adapted for difficult environments.
t •t Insensitive to dust and humidity
Regulator
t •t 100% duty cycle
Exhaust
•t Suitable for Hazardous Explosion Proof Environments
t •t Air motors (unlike electric motors) are inherently explosion proof
t •t ATEX classification (as per directive EC 94/9/EEC)
t •t Standard models are suitable for zone 2
t •t Marking Ex II 3 GD c IIB 135°C X
t •t Optional spark protection package for zone 1
t •t Marking EX II 2 GD c IIB 135°C
•t Exclusive Gear Type Air Motor
t •t Better ability than other motors to accept contaminated air
t •t High starting torque ensuring good spotting capability
t •t Virtually maintenance free
t •t Minimal moving parts
•t Automatic Multi Disc Brake
t •t Fully enclosed for better protection and corrosion resistancet
t •t No adjustment required. Maintenance free
t •t Low pressure brake
t •t “Venturi Effect” self-cleaning brake enclosure
•t Infinitely Variable Speed Control
t •t Precision spotting control with infinitely variable speed through pilot pendent
tt control or pull chain control
•t Overload Protection Device (Available for non-CE models)
t •t Hoist is shut off and brake sets when overload of 125 – 130% is detected
t •t Superior durability compared to mechanical slip clutch which wears and
tt generates damaging heat
t •t Prevents high forces being applied to the hoist and the customer support structure
•t Main Air Emergency Stop (Available for non-CE models)
•t Upper and Lower Limit Switches
t •t Integrated in the hoist body for better protection
t •t Allows the hoist to be also used in horizontal position
t •t No adjustment required
•t Reduced Maintenance
t •t Innovative modular concept allowing easy inspections and
•t Options and Accessories
t t maintenance for major components
t •t Plain, geared and motorized trolleys
•t Corrosion Resistant Load Chain
t •t Overload protection and E-stop
t •t Grade 80 calibrated load chain
t t (standard on CE models)
t •t Corrosion resistant treated for better protection and longer life
t •t Chain containers (canvas or metal)
t •t 5:1 design factor for safety and durability
t •t Marine paint systems
•t Improved Exhaust Muffler
t •t Spark resistant package for ATEX Zone 1
t •t Easy cleaning and simple replacement
t •t Rack & pinion trolley drive configuration
•t Smart Design Bottom Blocks
t •t Low Temperature (-20°C) Certified
t •t Bottom hook mounted on ball bearing for easier, smoother
t t (includes 3.1b material traceability certificates)
tt turning under load
t •t Air line accessories
t •t Water drain hole to drain water from block
t •t Recoil festooning systems
t •t External lubrication point for better durability & ease of maintenance •t Mining versions from 1.5 to 12 ton