Feature
Comparison
|
Feature |
ACI ECH
Series |
Coffing EC
Series |
Harrington
ER 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. |
|
Rain Cover |
Optional. |
Optional. |
Not Available. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
Sample Price Comparison
Capacity
(ton) |
Lift
Speed
(ft/min) |
Price
with Standard Hook Mount
(US$) |
Price
with 50 fpm Motorized Trolley
(US$) |
|
ACI ECH Series |
Coffing EC Series |
Harrington ER Series |
ACI ECH Series |
Coffing EC Series |
Harrington ER Series |
|
|
|
1 |
18 |
1,281.00 |
2,369.00 |
2,192.00 |
2,625.00 |
4,699.00 |
4,380.00 |
|
2 |
13 |
1,778.00 |
2,899.00 |
2,972.00 |
3,181.50 |
5,227.00 |
5,311.00 |
|
3 |
17 |
2,555.00 |
4,790.00 |
4,236.00 |
4,426.00 |
7,731.00 |
7,262.00 |
|
5 |
10 |
3,484.00 |
5,865.00 |
5,852.00 |
5,453.00 |
9,361.00 |
9,335.00 |
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 chin 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 chin 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. |
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