ACI Hoist & Crane, Inc. | Electric Chain Hoists

Electric Chain Hoists (single-phase)

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Feature Comparison

Feature	ACI MH Series	Coffing JLC Series	Harrington SNER Series

Duty Cycle	H4 duty	Some parts H4, but overall H3 duty	H4 duty
Parts Availability	Order direct. No minimum order.	Must order from limited number of distributors. Distributors have minimum order of $100.	Must order from limited number of distributors. Minimum order might apply in some cases for distributors.
Chain Guide	Provides quiet and smooth guiding of chain. Heavy cast-iron construction for improved wear and jam resistance.	Two plate design requires that the entire hoist be taken apart for maintenance.	Similar to ACI.
Load Sheave	Deep-grooved with five pockets. Reduces vibration and chain wear and provides a true vertical lift.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Gears	Precision machined heat treated helical and spur gears. Oil bath lubrication for quiet, smooth and cool operation.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Mechanical Load Brake	Secondary Weston type as an added safety feature located inside the gear box.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Motor Brake	Pull-rotor type. An extremely durable and advanced design. Contains no brake coil to fail like conventional brakes. Standard feature.	Electrical disc brake. Multiple moving mechanical parts and electrical connections.	Similar to ACI.
Overload Clutch	Long life friction clutch protects hoist from damage and prevents overloading.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Hoist Motor	Aluminum die cast body is light weight with a baked paint finish. Increased performance through heavy duty H4 rating. Standard thermal protection.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Limit Switches	Power upper and lower limit switch. Cuts power directly to the motor. This added safety device is required in hot metal and critical uses.	Standard adjustable upper and lower limit switches. Limit switch cuts control line to relay only. If relay fuses due to surge the limit will not stop the motor.	Optional upper and lower limit available at additional cost.
Hook	Forged carbon steel hook. Under excessive loads will open gradually and not fracture. Ball bearings produce smooth rotation. Bottom hook will swivel 360 degrees.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Load Chain	Heavy duty, heat-treated, wear-resistant load chain standard.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Chain Bag	Heavy-duty chain bag included as standard.	Chain container (extra cost).	Similar to ACI.
Lifting Eye	Standard. Required in many specifications for equipment over 40 pounds.	Not available.	Not available.
Trolley	Motorized trolley available.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Trolley Bumper	Standard. Required on trolleys used for cranes.	Not standard (extra cost).	Similar to ACI.
Trolley Brake	Standard.	Not standard (extra cost).	Similar to ACI.
Trolley Roller Guides	Trolley roller guides for smooth operation, especially on curves (on models equipped with trolley).	Not available.	Similar to ACI.
Chain End Stop Assembly	The chain end stop assembly fits below the end link of the lifting chain for added protection.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.
Design	The compact design offers low headroom to fit into tight areas and is class F insulated for longer life and trouble-free service.	Easy to install, move and store.	Similar to ACI.
Control Panel	Simple layout of the controls with fast access and easy maintenance.	Similar to ACI.	Similar to ACI.

Sample Price Comparison

Capacity (ton)	Price with Standard Hook Mount (US$)						Your Savings (%)
	ACI MH Series		Coffing JLC Series		Harrington SNER Series
	Lift Speed (fpm)	Price	Lift Speed (fpm)	Price*	Lift Speed (fpm)	Price*

¼	32	960.00	16	1,638.00	14	1,648.00	41-42
½	16	985.00	16	1,738.00	15	1,954.00	43-50
1	8	1,120.00	16	1,938.00	7	1,963.00	42-43

*Competing prices valid as of November 16, 2007. Prices may vary. You may be able to get a discount from a distributor, typically anywhere from 0% to 20%.

NOTE: Competing hoist speeds listed are the closest available matches from their latest product catalogs.

ACI Chain Hoist

If you are looking for a chain hoist, ACI Hoist & Crane, a material handling systems leader, can help. From a lightweight chain hoist to a rugged chain hoist for industrial lifting, ACI has the chain hoist to fit your needs. If you are interested in learning about the chain hoist offerings at ACI, or if you would like to search our online catalog for a specific type of chain hoist please follow this link to our homepage: Chain Hoist Information

Lightweight Chain Hoist Offerings

A lightweight, portable chain hoist from ACI provides an economical means for lifting loads with operator ease. Many of the lightweight chain hoists we offer feature a dual brake system with electromechanical motor brakes and regenerative braking. This type of chain hoist also has lifetime gear train lubrication, which means the chain hoist never needs oil changes. If you would like to see all of the lightweight chain hoist offerings available at ACI, please take the time to visit our homepage.

Chain Hoist Uses

A chain hoist has a variety of different uses. A chain hoist has many different applications and uses in building in addition to having a great deal of around the house uses. The uses of a chain hoist are far reaching. A chain hoist can even be useful in the performing arts. With a chain hoist you can move heavy scenery and sound equipment. The uses for a chain hoist go on and on, however, there are a few things to consider when choosing a chain hoist. One thing to consider when choosing a chain hoist is the weight load. How heavy is the load to be lifted? If the weight load will vary, use the maximum load that will be lifted with the chain hoist. The lift distance is another thing to consider. Figure the maximum height the load is to be lifted with your chain hoist. If you already know these things and would like to see all of the chain hoists ACI offers, please visit our homepage and use our search tool to find the chain hoist that is right for your specific type of job.

More Chain Hoist Information

At ACI we have a chain hoist for almost every situation. In addition to our chain hoist offerings, we also offer a wide variety of other industrial products as well. ACI has all of your industrial supply product needs covered.