Material handling needs differ from application to application. Ingersoll Rand offers numerous hoist types with a range of options that can be matched to meet your specific requirements. When the time comes to select the appropriate hoist for your needs, consider the following criteria:

Maximum load

Consider the maximum load the hoist will need to accommodate. Ingersoll Rand hoists have weight ratings from 275 lb to 6 tons. Consider hoist speed. The speed requirement of a hoist is dependent on the corresponding cycle time of the task to be performed – lift, transport, lower, return, start again.

Installation requirements

Ingersoll Rand hoists, whether hook or trolley, can be mounted on several beam configurations. Compact for low headroom requirements, these hoists can be mounted in areas where others can’t.

Air supply

To ensure maximum operating performance, Ingersoll Rand rotary-vane air hoists (except Palair Series) require air supplies that continually provide clean, lubricated air at sufficient pressure and volume. Ingersoll Rand hoists require 90 psig at 65 to 70 scfm.

Control method

Our rotary-vane air hoists control lift and descent by admitting proportional amounts of air to the motor through a valve. Ingersoll Rand offers two control systems:

1. Pendent control system — a 3-hose pilot pressure / bleed system opens and throttles the valve.

2. Pull-chain system — operator-controlled pull chains attached to arm open and close the valve.