Overhead Handling Equipment
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Lever hoists for low-headroom
Lightweight, compact and portable, heavy-duty JET JLH series lever hoists are ideal for low-headroom applications. For rugged industrial and commercial environments like plant maintenance, the series offers more than 50 models in rated capacities ranging from 0.8 to 6.3 tons. Standard 5, 10, 15 or 20 foot lifts and a 100-grade chain for abrasion resistance and low wear are included. All-steel construction with a powder-coat finish protects against rust and corrosion. Additional features include a fused brake disc, caged roller bearings on the load sprocket and a completely enclosed automatic brake system.
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- 01/10/2008
Lightweight, compact and portable, heavy-duty JET JLH series lever hoists are ideal for low-headroom applications. For rugged industrial and commercial environments like plant maintenance, the series offers more than 50 models in rated capacities ranging from 0.8 to 6.3 tons. Standard 5, 10, 15 or 20 foot lifts and a 100-grade chain for abrasion resistance and low wear are included. All-steel construction with a powder-coat finish protects against rust and corrosion. Additional features include a fused brake disc, caged roller bearings on the load sprocket and a completely enclosed automatic brake system.
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Automated system flips loads
The Pak-Man upender-inverter includes powered conveyor and micro-processor control for automatic operation. Actions include automatic loading, clamping 180-degree rotation, upending, opening and unloading in automated process-handling operations. The unit automatically loads large panels, doors, cabinets, stacks of sheet material, metal, paper or wood. Once lifted, the unit flips the load upside down or right-side up and discharges it. Standard deck size is 4 x 8 feet with a 6-inch high opening. Capacities of 2,000; 4,000; 6,000 and 10,000 pounds are available. Smaller
size units for upending boxes, containers or machine parts are offered....more
- 11/05/2007
The Pak-Man upender-inverter includes powered conveyor and micro-processor control for automatic operation. Actions include automatic loading, clamping 180-degree rotation, upending, opening and unloading in automated process-handling operations. The unit automatically loads large panels, doors, cabinets, stacks of sheet material, metal, paper or wood. Once lifted, the unit flips the load upside down or right-side up and discharges it. Standard deck size is 4 x 8 feet with a 6-inch high opening. Capacities of 2,000; 4,000; 6,000 and 10,000 pounds are available. Smaller
size units for upending boxes, containers or machine parts are offered....more
- 11/05/2007
Lift and rotate cylinders
The Anver VB-series vacuum lifter/ rotator is a hoist-based system with a remote power station that allows one person to pick up and rotate cylindrical objects weighing up to 400 pounds from the side for stacking and loading operations. Featuring variable speed control from a creep to 115 feet per minute, the unit has two foam vacuum pad attachments to accommodate ribs and moderately uneven surfaces. The system includes integrated fingertip controls on the handlebar, a vacuum gauge, quick-release and a check valve. It is constructed of steel and aluminum....more
- 09/26/2007
The Anver VB-series vacuum lifter/ rotator is a hoist-based system with a remote power station that allows one person to pick up and rotate cylindrical objects weighing up to 400 pounds from the side for stacking and loading operations. Featuring variable speed control from a creep to 115 feet per minute, the unit has two foam vacuum pad attachments to accommodate ribs and moderately uneven surfaces. The system includes integrated fingertip controls on the handlebar, a vacuum gauge, quick-release and a check valve. It is constructed of steel and aluminum....more
- 09/26/2007
Pack ingots tightly
The electric powered, ergonomic VPF-57-AC vacuum lifter safely picks up ingots from the top without damage. For tight packing, the below-the-hook lifter uses a foam suction cup for handling rough ingots from the top for stacking. Features include an extended handlebar, allowing operators to safely maneuver the load from a distance and a slide control valve for rapid attach and release. A vacuum gauge, audio-visual alarms and a check valve are standard. Powered by a dry piston pump and rated for 100% duty cycle, the lifter handles up to 2,000 pounds....more
- 06/04/2007
The electric powered, ergonomic VPF-57-AC vacuum lifter safely picks up ingots from the top without damage. For tight packing, the below-the-hook lifter uses a foam suction cup for handling rough ingots from the top for stacking. Features include an extended handlebar, allowing operators to safely maneuver the load from a distance and a slide control valve for rapid attach and release. A vacuum gauge, audio-visual alarms and a check valve are standard. Powered by a dry piston pump and rated for 100% duty cycle, the lifter handles up to 2,000 pounds....more- 06/04/2007
Portable hoists have 400-pound capacities
With a travel speed of up to 80 feet per minute, two new portable hoists, the Scorpio Plus and Scorpio Plus XL, have 400-pound capacities and can lift loads to heights of 80 and 160 feet, respectively. A non-rotating cable prevents loads from spinning while lifting and lowering objects......more
- 04/23/2007
With a travel speed of up to 80 feet per minute, two new portable hoists, the Scorpio Plus and Scorpio Plus XL, have 400-pound capacities and can lift loads to heights of 80 and 160 feet, respectively. A non-rotating cable prevents loads from spinning while lifting and lowering objects......more
- 04/23/2007
Jib cranes
Capacities of four different types of jib cranes range from 100 pounds to 5 tons. Work station jibs replace I-beam cranes and service circular areas and support tool and air balancers, vacuum lifters and hoists. ...more
- 02/01/2007
Capacities of four different types of jib cranes range from 100 pounds to 5 tons. Work station jibs replace I-beam cranes and service circular areas and support tool and air balancers, vacuum lifters and hoists. ...more
- 02/01/2007
CX mini hand chain hoist
Compact and lightweight, the CX mini hand chain hoist is rated at 500 pounds maximum capacity and is available in two standard lift lengths—10 and 20 feet....more
- 02/01/2007
Compact and lightweight, the CX mini hand chain hoist is rated at 500 pounds maximum capacity and is available in two standard lift lengths—10 and 20 feet....more
- 02/01/2007
Wire rope hoist
Loads up to 50 tons can be handled by the DR20 wire rope hoist series. The hoists, for crane or plant engineered installations and for double-girder crane applications, include FEM2 classification, optimum space utilization, increased hoist speeds and low maintenance requirements. ...more
- 02/01/2007
Loads up to 50 tons can be handled by the DR20 wire rope hoist series. The hoists, for crane or plant engineered installations and for double-girder crane applications, include FEM2 classification, optimum space utilization, increased hoist speeds and low maintenance requirements. ...more
- 02/01/2007
Hand chain hoist features quiet braking system
With a 360-degree rotating chain guide, the Hurricane hand chain hoist allows the operator to lift up to 10 tons while working from almost any position. Safety is provided by a redesigned, quiet braking system and automatic overload protecting load limiter. ...more
- 10/17/2006
With a 360-degree rotating chain guide, the Hurricane hand chain hoist allows the operator to lift up to 10 tons while working from almost any position. Safety is provided by a redesigned, quiet braking system and automatic overload protecting load limiter. ...more- 10/17/2006
Magnetic lifters handle 4,400 pound loads
Designed to save time and labor by holding, carrying and releasing loads more efficiently, the MagLift hand-controlled permanent magnetic lifters lift capacities from 550 to 4,400 pounds for flat loads....more
- 10/17/2006
Designed to save time and labor by holding, carrying and releasing loads more efficiently, the MagLift hand-controlled permanent magnetic lifters lift capacities from 550 to 4,400 pounds for flat loads....more- 10/17/2006
Anti-static vacuum cups available as small as 2 mm
Vacuum cups made from anti-static materials are available as small as 2 mm in diameter and fit nearly any type of vacuum equipment used for the placement of parts. ...more
- 08/29/2006
Vacuum cups made from anti-static materials are available as small as 2 mm in diameter and fit nearly any type of vacuum equipment used for the placement of parts. ...more- 08/29/2006
Vacuum lifter ideal for handling flimsy materials
The VT series vacuum lifter is now available with a new pad attachment featuring six foam seal vacuum cups designed to handle flimsy, hard-to-handle items such as rubber sheets up...more
- 08/22/2006
The VT series vacuum lifter is now available with a new pad attachment featuring six foam seal vacuum cups designed to handle flimsy, hard-to-handle items such as rubber sheets up...more- 08/22/2006
Custom vacuum lifters
Built using standard off-the-shelf components and supplied fully assembled, electric-powered vacuum lifters minimize service requirements and downtime. They are built for...more
- 07/06/2006
Built using standard off-the-shelf components and supplied fully assembled, electric-powered vacuum lifters minimize service requirements and downtime. They are built for...more- 07/06/2006
Powered vacuum lifter for manufacturing
The VPF-57 vacuum lifter is a below-the-hook unit that can be fitted with custom beams for handling long, bent, awkward loads in metal stamping, cutting, and assembly operations. Equipped with extra-long handles...more
- 05/18/2006
The VPF-57 vacuum lifter is a below-the-hook unit that can be fitted with custom beams for handling long, bent, awkward loads in metal stamping, cutting, and assembly operations. Equipped with extra-long handles...more- 05/18/2006
Pneumatic chain hoists
Lodestar Air XL air hoists have capacities from 2 to 7.5 tons and are metric-rated. Air pressure is 90 psi and lifting speeds range from nine feet per minute for the 7.5-ton capacity to 31 feet per minute
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- 05/03/2006
Lodestar Air XL air hoists have capacities from 2 to 7.5 tons and are metric-rated. Air pressure is 90 psi and lifting speeds range from nine feet per minute for the 7.5-ton capacity to 31 feet per minute
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High-speed electric chain hoists
The ED single phase, electric chain hoist line now includes two, ½-ton models: the single-speed ED1050S and dual-speed ED1050DS. Compact ED hoists can be easily installed and offer high lifting speeds....more
- 05/03/2006
The ED single phase, electric chain hoist line now includes two, ½-ton models: the single-speed ED1050S and dual-speed ED1050DS. Compact ED hoists can be easily installed and offer high lifting speeds....more- 05/03/2006
Portable davit cranes for product lifting
With independent bases installed around a plant floor, a single portable davit crane can be used at multiple workstations to increase workspace and mobility.The cranes are fitted......more
- 04/16/2006
With independent bases installed around a plant floor, a single portable davit crane can be used at multiple workstations to increase workspace and mobility.The cranes are fitted......more
- 04/16/2006
Magnetic Lifting Frames Move Metal Sheets
Custom Designed for specific lifting applications, STRONG-MAG Lifting Frames help move metal sheets around plant facilities securely. The Lifting Frames can be easily attached to an overhead crane or a forklift and lowered onto the sheets to be moved, avoiding operator contact with sharp metal sheet edges. The two different models of STRONG-MAG Lifting Frames - overhead or "portable" forklift versions - can be designed to handle sheets of 4 feet, 5 feet, or 6 feet widths and lengths ranging from 8 feet to 12 feet....more
- 11/01/2005
Custom Designed for specific lifting applications, STRONG-MAG Lifting Frames help move metal sheets around plant facilities securely. The Lifting Frames can be easily attached to an overhead crane or a forklift and lowered onto the sheets to be moved, avoiding operator contact with sharp metal sheet edges. The two different models of STRONG-MAG Lifting Frames - overhead or "portable" forklift versions - can be designed to handle sheets of 4 feet, 5 feet, or 6 feet widths and lengths ranging from 8 feet to 12 feet....more
- 11/01/2005
Automated Storage Retrieval Crane
FKI Logistex Manufacturing Systems has introduced the Maestro free-roaming storage retrieval crane. The Maestro combines the features of automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS) for aisle operations with the aisle-changing flexibility of a very narrow aisle (VNA) truck. Designed for pallet and case picking applications from 40 to 70 feet, the Maestro features twin masts and PLC controls that provide superior stability, safety and performance. The Maestro is ideal for cold storage applications, including grocery warehouses, and offers a capacity of 3300 lbs. in either a single- or double-deep storage mode. Using synchronized traversing or rotating forks or telescopic shuttles, the Maestro also features an in-aisle battery charging system....more
- 11/01/2005
FKI Logistex Manufacturing Systems has introduced the Maestro free-roaming storage retrieval crane. The Maestro combines the features of automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS) for aisle operations with the aisle-changing flexibility of a very narrow aisle (VNA) truck. Designed for pallet and case picking applications from 40 to 70 feet, the Maestro features twin masts and PLC controls that provide superior stability, safety and performance. The Maestro is ideal for cold storage applications, including grocery warehouses, and offers a capacity of 3300 lbs. in either a single- or double-deep storage mode. Using synchronized traversing or rotating forks or telescopic shuttles, the Maestro also features an in-aisle battery charging system....more
- 11/01/2005
Vibratory Feeders and Conveyors
High capacity Vibratory Feeders and Conveyors from Eriez provide a cost-effective solution for moving large volumes of bulk materials in a controlled manner. Eriez' Mechanical Conveyors have a compact, straight line design and can handle a range of duty types. The SM Conveyor has a single-mass design that moves light loads of free-flowing materials. The Tuned Two-Mass Mode Model TM mechanical conveyor is designed for light- to medium-duty applications. The VMC Series Electromagnetic Conveyor is a two-mass vibrating system, spring coupled, powered by one or more electromagnetic drive circuits....more
- 11/01/2005
High capacity Vibratory Feeders and Conveyors from Eriez provide a cost-effective solution for moving large volumes of bulk materials in a controlled manner. Eriez' Mechanical Conveyors have a compact, straight line design and can handle a range of duty types. The SM Conveyor has a single-mass design that moves light loads of free-flowing materials. The Tuned Two-Mass Mode Model TM mechanical conveyor is designed for light- to medium-duty applications. The VMC Series Electromagnetic Conveyor is a two-mass vibrating system, spring coupled, powered by one or more electromagnetic drive circuits....more
- 11/01/2005
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