Standard Hoist Features

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Twin Hook Floor Mounted Hoist

1. Load Blocks:

Assembly consists of a frame (yoke), sheaves, bearings, swivel (thrust bearing), and hook assembly
All structural components designed with a minimum 5:1 safety factor
Heavy duty steel sheaves with heavy duty bearings available
Optional end connections: eye hook, clevis hook, or a special assembly to connect to a lifting device.

2. Wire Rope:

Wound from high strength metal strands designed for long life and low wear
Available designs: steel, stainless steel for corrosion resistance, and rotation resistant.
Minimum of 5:1 safety factor of all wire ropes
Electrolift chooses the type of wire rope for each hoist based on specific application

3. Wire Rope Drum:

Spools and unspools wire rope on helical groove to lift or lower load blocks
Helical grooves on drum prevent the wire rope from over wrapping
At least 2 dead wraps remain on the drum when the rope is unwound during normal operation
Drum/rope diameter is optimized to reduce rope flex, reducing wear and extending rope life
Special features available:
i. Deep grooving
ii. Rope guide
iii. Quick disconnect wire rope dead ending

4. Drum Shaft

5. Motor

Standard motor is 3 phase, Nema class D, 30-minute duty, class H
Voltages available: 230/460V standard, 208V, 575V
Electrolift offers optional 60-minute, continuous duty, and inverter duty motors for heavy duty service
Standard motors contain thermal switches to protect from overloading the motor.

6. Motor Brake

Spring applied, electrically released operation
Easily maintained and adjusted
Replacement brake pads and coils stocked and readily available at Electrolift
Type of brakes offered:
i. Electrolift standard brake – cost effective, suitable for most standard and heavy duty lifting applications.
ii. Solenoid type brake – self adjusting, requiring very little maintenance.
iii. Oil Shear type brake – recommended for the most demanding applications. They are the most durable and practically maintenance free.

7. Gear Reducer

Reduces rotational speed and amplifies torque of motor
Design life minimum of 15 years
Capable of seeing a minimum 3X overload
Low maintenance, infrequent oil changes and inspections
Simple, straight forward design allows dependable operation and extended equipment life.

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