Yale Air-Powered Hoists

AIR-POWERED HOISTS

Yale KALC Air Chain Hoist

Air Chain Hoists

Yale KALC Air Chain Hoists are designed and manufactured for tough jobs and for every lifting application. An economical choice, these hoists are dependablely built to withstand the rigors of heavy service and repeated lifting cycles.

LIGHTWEIGH & RUGGED

Die-cast aluminum frame is lightweight, rugged, holds shafts and bearings in close alignment.

QUIET & EFFICIENT OPERATION

Gearing combination of precision cut, heat-treated helical and spur gears for quiet, efficient operation.

WESTON TYPE LOAD BRAKE

Positive action, spring biased Weston type load brake holds the load and provides exact load spotting and control.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Overload protection device protects against excessive overloads.

MULTI-VANE ROTARY AIR MOTOR
Multi-vane rotary air motor provides high torque smooth operation, positive starting and excellent control.

INTERNAL MUFFLER REDUCES SOUND LEVEL

PENDANT CONTROL THROTTLE HANDLE

Pendant control throttle handle is of the full flow design for excellent load spotting capabilities.

THROTTLE VALVE PRECISION VALVES

Throttle valve precision valves meter the air for smooth operation.

Yale Air Chain Hoist

Air Chain Hoists

Yale YAL Air Hoist with pull cord control provides a lightweight, economical hoist for accurate control of loads. Yale YAL Air Hoist with pendant throttle control hoists offer ergonomic one-handed controls, for ease of operation.

INLET AIR SWIVEL

Inlet air swivel with built-in strainer provides free hoist movement.

ALUMINUM FRAME

Aluminum frame and end cover contributes to the lightweight, easily portable, and rugged design.

HEAVY-DUTY SHOE TYPE BRAKE

Heavy-duty shoe type brake is a proven design for stopping and holding loads in heavy-duty applications.

EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENT SCREWS

External adjustment screws for decreased lift and lower speeds.

EXTERNAL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Limit stops prevent over-travel in upper and lowering directions.

COMPACT GEAR REDUCTION

Planetary gearing of alloy steel, heat-treated spur gears is accurately machined to provide a close meshed, compact gear reduction.

EIGHT-VANE MOTOR

Eight-vane motor provides high torque, smooth starting and excellent control.

TAPPED EXHAUST PORT 1/2 NPTF

For clean room applications or to add a supplemental muffler in addition to the built-in muffler for even quieter operation.

Yale Cable King Air Wire Rope Monorail Hoist

Air Wire Rope Hoists

Ideal for use in both standard industrial and hazardous environments, the Cable King is one of the most customizable air hoists available on the market.
Yale Cable King Air Wire Rope Monorail (Single Reeved/Double Reeved). Monorail or deck mount versions for use in a variety of standard industrial and hazardous environments.

Additional features and benefits include:

  • Lug, Plain, Geared & Motorized Trolley
  • Standard or close headroom models
  • Cord or lever pendant control two brakes
  • Two limit switches
  • Spark resistant models available
  • Full range of air hoist accessories
  • Air motors are sealed against dust, moisture, and corrosive gases.
  • Air hoists perform well where heat may be a problem-either from extremely heavy duty cycles or from above average ambient temperatures.
  • Spark resistant options.
  • Precise, almost infinitely variable speed control is standard.

Product image above may show optional features and accessories not included on standard models. Consult with a sales rep or with the product catalog for more information.

Yale Y80 Wire Rope Hoist

Air Wire Rope Hoists

The heavy-duty Y80 hoist is available as a single- or double-reeved unit and features a powerful drive motor and reliable dual braking system.

Yale Y80 Wire Rope Hoists are ideally suited for virtually any lifting application. Their modular design and versatility provide a wide range of capacities, lifts, hoist speeds, and control options, making it possible to select the most efficient hoist for the job without wasted capacity or overkill.

Additional features and benefits include:

  • Lug, Push, Geared or Motorized Trolley
  • Easily accessible control enclosure facilitates maintenance
  • D.C. disc motor brake for smooth braking action
  • High torque, heavy-duty hoist motor for smooth hoisting action
  • Block operated upper limit stop to limit upward hook travel
  • Convenient one-handed pushbutton control for easy operation of all motions
  • 115 volts at push button for operator safety
  • Push-button cable with built in strain reliever cable as used on single speed hoist applications (All others use a separate steel strain reliever cable.)
  • Improved plow steel pre-formed cable for maximum strength and life
  • Full-swiveling, heat-treated forged an existing facility, reducing or steel hook with spring loaded latch
  • Shrouded lower block to help prevent pinched fingers
  • Alloy aluminum gear case and cover is lightweight yet rugged
  • Oil level plug permits easy inspection of oil level
  • Anti-friction bearings throughout for a long lasting hoist drive train
  • Positive action mechanical load lowering control brake, also acts as a part of the hoist holding brake system
  • Triple reduction helical/spur gearing operates in oil bath lube for maximum gearing life
  • Deep grooved, large diameter rope drum helps prevent rope mounting from an overhead structure, or with any of our overwrap for longer wire rope life
  • Heavy welded steel frame ensures precise fit for long hoisting machinery life
  • Magnetek frequency control drives are available as an option for hoist and trolley