Chester Electric Hoists
 Chester Electric Low Headroom Chain Hoists are designed
for those applications where headroom is limited. Engineered around proven designs, these hoists provide smooth, quiet
trouble free operation in a variety of Class III applications. The units are equipped with worm drive gear reducers, case
hardened load chain and are available in capacities from 1 through 25 tons. Choices of lug mounted, push/pull, hand
geared or motorized trolley drives are available to meet a variety of applications.
Standard features include 5 or 6 pocket load wheels, durable self-locking worm drive transmissions, sturdy steel construction,
direct acting motor brakes and two precision bearings per trolley wheel. Standard controls include reversing contactors,
115V control transformers and terminal blocks in a Nema 12 enclosure. Standard units are supplied with redundant paddle
type and geared limit switches for both upper and lower hook travel. Standard voltage is 230/460 Volt, 3 phase. Each unit
is custom built for the specific beam specified on the order.
This hoist design permits adaptation to a variety of applications and can be custom built to meet the end user's specific
needs. Units can be supplied to fit a variety of beams including I-beams, wide flange beams and patented track. Special
control enclosures and motors can be provided for hostile or hazardous environments including explosion proof applications.
Trolley options include, push/pull, hand geared or a variety of motorized speeds. Push button pendants and control
circuits can be designed to meet the exact requirements of the customer. Common control circuit options include, nonstandard
voltages, fuses, TOLs, current load limiters,
trolley soft starts, two speed or variable speed operation, inching circuits,
encoders and additional limit switches for hoist and trolley travel. Special finishes including plating and corrosion resistant
paints are available.
| Catalogue Number |
Rated
Capacity
in short
tons |
Chain
Standard
Lift in
feet |
**
Minimum
Radius
curve |
Minimum
Distance
botton
of I-
Beam to
hook in
inches |
Hoist
Speed
(FPM)
|
Motorized
Trolley
Speed
(FPM)
|
Motor
(H.P)
(RPM)
|
Net Weight, LBS |
| Plain |
Hand
Geared |
Motorized |
Plain |
Hand
Geared |
Motorized |
| |
| ELP-1 |
ELG-1 |
ELM-1 |
1 |
10 |
6,6" |
7" |
10 |
35 |
2@1800 |
440 |
470 |
480 |
| ELP-11/2 |
ELG-11/2 |
ELM-11/2 |
1 1/2 |
10 |
6'6" |
7" |
10 |
35 |
2@1800 |
440 |
470 |
480 |
| ELP-2 |
ELG-2 |
ELM-2 |
2 |
10 |
6'6" |
7" |
10 |
35 |
2@1800 |
440 |
470 |
480 |
| ELP-3 |
ELG-3 |
ELM-3 |
3 |
10 |
6'6" |
8" |
5 |
35 |
2@1800 |
540 |
57 |
580 |
| ELP-4 |
ELG-4 |
EML-4 |
4 |
10 |
7'6" |
8 1/2" |
5 |
35 |
2@1800 |
540 |
570 |
580 |
| ELP-5 |
ELG-5 |
ELM-5 |
5 |
10 |
8'6" |
9 1/2" |
7 |
35 |
4@1200 |
1280 |
1340 |
1310 |
| ELP-6 |
ELG-5 |
ELM-5 |
6 |
10 |
8'6" |
9 1/2" |
7 |
35 |
4@1200 |
1280 |
1340 |
1310 |
| ELP-8 |
ELG-8 |
ELM-8 |
8 |
10 |
9'6" |
12" |
4 |
20 |
4@1200 |
1350 |
1480 |
1400 |
| ELP-10 |
ELG-10 |
ELM-10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
12 1/2" |
3.5 |
20 |
4@1200 |
1730 |
1810 |
1780 |
| ELP-12 |
ELG-12 |
ELM-12 |
12 |
10 |
* |
12 1/2" |
3.5 |
20 |
4@1200 |
1730 |
1810 |
1780 |
| ELP-16 |
ELP-16 |
ELM-16 |
16 |
10 |
* |
14 1/2" |
2 |
20 |
4@1200 |
2300 |
2380 |
2350 |
| ELP-20 |
ELG-20 |
ELM-20 |
20 |
10 |
* |
18" |
1.7 |
20 |
4@1200 |
2650 |
2810 |
2750 |
| ELP-24 |
ELG-24 |
ELM-24 |
24 |
10 |
* |
18" |
1.7 |
20 |
4@1200 |
2650 |
2810 |
2750 |
|
