Feature
Comparison
|
Feature |
ACI MH
Series |
Coffing JLC
Series |
Harrington
SNER Series |
| |
|
Compact Design |
The die-cast body
offers low headroom to fit into tight areas and is class F insulated
for longer life and trouble-free service. light-weight, robust
construction. |
Easy installation
and storage. |
Easy installation
and storage. |
|
Parts Availability |
Order direct. No
minimum order. |
Must
order from limited number of distributors. Distributors
typically have
a minimum order of $100. |
Must
order from limited number of distributors. Distributors
typically have
a minimum order of $100. |
|
Chain Guide |
Durable cast iron construction for improved wear and jam resistance. Provides quiet and
smooth guiding of chain. Easy-access chain guide allows for
quick capacity conversion without having to disassemble the unit. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Load Sheave |
Deep-grooved with
full chain support. Reduces vibration and chain wear and provides a
smooth, true
vertical lift. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Heat-treated Gearing |
Precision machined,
heat-treated gearing ensures a long service life. All bearings
operate in an oil bath lubrication environment for
quiet, smooth and cool operation. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Mechanical Load Brake |
Dual-braking
system - mechanical plus regenerative. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Overload Clutch |
Long-life friction
clutch protects hoist from damage and prevents
overloading. Directly integrated with the load brake, the
clutch is designed to slip in order to prevent overloading and
over-travel that could damage the hoist or create a hazard. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Hoist Motor |
Thermally
protected hoist duty motor. Totally enclosed non-ventilated hoist
frame protects motor from environmental contamination. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Hook |
Forged carbon steel
hook. Under excessive loads will open gradually and not fracture. Ball bearings
allow smooth
rotation. Bottom hook will swivel 360 degrees.
Rigid hook suspension prevents tangling of power cord. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Load Chain |
Superior quality
grade 80 load chain is heat-treated for wear-resistance.
Ensures long operating life and dependable performance. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Chain Bag |
Heavy-duty reinforced vinyl chain
bag included at no extra cost. |
Similar to ACI. |
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. |
|
Control Panel |
Simple layout of
the controls for 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, 2008. 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. |
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