Air Wire Rope
Commonly used in conjunction with top running single and double girder cranes, air wire rope hoists are a great tool when needing very fast lifting speeds and long lifts, where electricity isn’t available, or safety is a concern. They can also be used along with monorails and jib cranes. Wire rope hoists offer a variety of features and can be customized with catalogued options at low cost.
| Manufacturer | Shaw-Box | Yale | C.M. | Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | 700 | Cable King | Polaris | |
| Capacity Range | 2-10 Ton | 1/2-35 Ton | 1/2-5 Ton | 3-15 Ton |
| Metric Rated | Upon Application | Upon Application | Upon Application | No |
| Motor Brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Load Brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rope Guide | No | No | Optional | Optional |
| Limit Switch | ||||
| Block Operated | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Geared Rotary | Optional | Yes | Optional | Optional |
| Load Limiter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gearbox Lubrication | Splash | Splash | Splash | Splash |
| Motor Type | Vane | Vane | Vane | Piston |
| TROLLEY | ||||
| Travel Speed | ||||
| Push | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hand-Geared | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Powered | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drop Stops | Yes | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Rubber Bumpers | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes |
| Brake | ||||
| Non-Locking Worm Drive | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Operated Holding Brake | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Curved Radius | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swivel Trolleys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Corrosion Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Food Grade | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Explosion Proof | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | ||||
| Pull Cord | No | Optional | No | No |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pendant | No | No | No | No |