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Accolift® Low Headroom Hoists

The Accolift and Accolift CLH models are available in low headroom configurations. The headroom refers to the base of the hook to the part of the beam/track where the hoist attaches. Close headroom hoists accommodate low headroom applications as well as building restrictions within the industrial world. Available in 1 & 2 ton models (clutch hoist | CLH) or 3 & 5 ton models (mechanical load brake | MLB), depending on the capacity needed, we can design a low head room hoist suitable for your specific application.

Equipped with the same features as the traditional Accolift hoists, the Accolift Low Headroom Hoists come standard with the following features:

  • Hoist Motor Brake is conical ( 1 & 2 ton models)
  • DC Brake (3 & 5 ton models)
  • Friction Clutch and Upper Limit Switch (1T & 2T models)
  • Weston Style Mechanical Load Brake (3T & 5T models)
  • Push Button Controls
  • Electric Control Panel Available with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
  • Heavy-Duty Hoist Motor rated for 30-minute duty
  • Load Sheave / Chain Guide
  • Grade 80 load chain
  • Forged carbon steel hook with a heavy-duty hook latch
  • Chain Container
  • Gearbox with alloy steel helical and spur gear reduction

Accolift® Low Headroom Electric Chain Hoists are available with options:

  • Additional Lift
  • Nickel Plated Load Chain
  • Rain Covers for Hoist and Control Enclosure
  • 48V Control Voltage
  • Additional Pendant Buttons

Friction Clutch & Upper Limit Switch

The friction clutch is an overload protection device that prevents lifting when overloaded. When the hoist is raised to high hook, the upper limit switch activates and stops the hoist motor (up direction only). This prevents unnecessary clutch wear and supplied on the 1T and 2T low headroom hoists.

Weston Style Mechanical Load Brake

Weston Style Mechanical Load Brake, working in conjunction with disc type motor brake, provides a dual braking system for load lowering control. Mechanical Load Brake can easily be inspected thru the inspection port provided on the top of the gearbox. This is supplied to the 3T and 5T low headroom hoists.

Hoist Motor Brake

A direct acting DC rectified brake with exceptional stopping power providing cooler operating temperatures for the motor. Designed for easy access and simple maintenance.

Push Button Controls

Compact design to enable one-handed operation. Rated NEMA 4 protection. Mushroom on/off button included. Push button cable has strain relief built in to prevent cable damage.

Electric Control Panel Available with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for all motions

Single speed hoists are reconnectable for 208/230/460V power supply. Controls are housed in a NEMA 12 enclosure. Standard control transformer output is 115V with an option available for 48V. Standard power supply cord length is 15'.

Variable Frequency Drive

VFD hoists are available programmed for 2-speed operation. VFD hoists can be supplied for 230-1-60, 208/230-3-60 and 460-3-60 power supplies. Inverter provides run time for maintenance operations.

Heavy-Duty Hoist Motor

The hoist motor is a high torque design and is rated 30-minute duty. Class F motor insulation and standard thermal motor protection are included.

Load Sheave / Chain Guide

Full floating chain guide assures proper engagement of chain on load sheave. Load Sheave features 4 or 5 pockets (depending on model) for better distribution of the load.

Grade 80 load chain

Grade 80 load chain is case hardened and has a high resistance to wear and corrosion. All hoists are stocked with 20 feet of lift. Longer lifts are available per requirement. Nickel Plated load chain and Stainless-Steel load chain is available as an option.

Hooks

Load hook is a forged carbon steel hook with a heavy-duty hook latch. Thrust bearing in hook allows 360˚ rotation to prevent twisting of load chain. Top hook, for hook suspended hoists, is nonrotating. Bullard hooks, Stainless Steel hooks and Bronze hooks are available as an option.

Chain Container

Chain container is standard equipment and is either molded with thick polypropylene material or fabricated from steel to securely contain the chain and chain lubricant. Optional canvas containers and engineered containers for long lift applications are available as an option.

Gearbox/Oil Lubrication

The gearbox utilizes an alloy steel helical and spur gear reduction. Gear lubrication is easily accessible from the top of the hoist. The gearbox includes an inspection port for the chain pocket wheel. Food grade oil is available as an option.

Push/Pull Trolley

Trolley is adjustable for a range of 3.25” to 12” flange widths with no additional materials required. Side guide rollers are included to promote smooth trolley motion and to minimize wheel and beam wear. Wheels are dual tread design for operation on tapered or flat flange beams. Trolleys include drop down lugs and rubber bumpers as standard equipment.

Motorized Trolley

Trolley is adjustable for a range of 3.25” to 12” flange widths with no additional materials required. Side guide rollers are included to promote smooth trolley motion and to minimize wheel and beam wear. Wheels are dual tread design for operation on tapered or flat flange beams. Trolleys include drop down lugs and rubber bumpers as standard equipment. Trolley motor includes class F insulation and a conical motor brake. Motor is rated for 30-minute duty (single phase, single speed motors are rated 20-minute) and includes standard thermal motor protection.