Wire Rope Hoists

Rugged electric wire rope hoists built to last! Whether on your shop bridge crane, or one kilometre underground in a Northern Canadian mine, our wire rope hoists are engineered and manufactured to ensure a long life, even under the most rigorous usage.

Features

Lifting & Trolley Motors

Our rugged 3-phase dual speed electric lifting and trolley motors with integrated conical brake and integrated cooling fan are designed for the most rigorous of duty. Spring loaded, mechanically actuated brake guarantees a safe stop every time.

Planetary Speed Reducer

Permanently oil bathed 3-stage planetary speed reducer with heat treated bevel geared teeth for quiet operation. Hidden inside the drum, it allows for a more compact hoist with a better approach, as well as higher capacity lifts at higher lifting heights.

Rope Guide

Three piece construction allows for easy assembly
, while solid cast metal construction guarantees a long part life. Machine to match the treaded couture of the drum for smooth operation, while guide rollers maintain even consistency in pressure and tracking.

Control Panel & Push Buttons

Standard thermal overloads on all hoists for motor protection
. NEMA 4 enclosures. 

Mechanically interlocked reversing starters 
Pendant push buttons come equipped with support wire and emergency stop button. Schneider contactors, easy to replace off the shelf components.

Travel Wheels

Heat treated forged steel travel wheels directly driven through a live axle allow for smooth, quiet and maintenance-free operation.

Models

CVAT - Low Headroom

The best solution for a single girder crane keeping the hoist and trolley in a low profile to the bridge to provide the most working area under the hook.

CVAT low headroom rope hoist
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KVAT - Top Running

Used in double girder cranes, usually in heavier capacities, this execution has the hoist mounted on a trolley that runs on top of the two bridge girders.

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HVAT - High Lifts/Articulated Trolley

A great solution when you have high lifting height application such as a mine shaft or if you have a bend or curved monorail and need an articulated trolley.

HVAT standard headroom rope hoist
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VAT - Foot Mounted

Stationary hoists usually bolted in place. Used as axillary units or as part of custom lifting application.

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Specifications

  • Capacities up to 32 tonnes
  • 20, 30 & 34ft as standard - Up to 164ft lifting heights available
  • 230v, 460v & 575V - 3ph 60Hz
  • Two speed lifting motors
  • Two speed trolley motors (VFD available)
  • 4/1 rope reeving as standard - 2/1 and 4/2-1 true vertical lift available
  • Upper and lower limit switches
  • Overload protection (mechanical or thermal as standard)
  • Hoist and trolley panels built for bridge crane applications or monorails
  • Radio controlled hoists available

See our chart for a more complete list of specs.