Where are Overhead Line & Rail Approved Lever Hoist Used

All capacities of his ratchet lever hoist can be used for overhead line applications, and thus used by utility companies.

When it comes to the rail industry, track systems use specifically designed equipment for lifting and laying train tracks. The most popular system used in this way is the Ironman rail system. It is a type of lifting gantry frame with train wheels so that it can span the tracks and be moved along by two people quickly and efficiently. They can be used singularly or in twos. A specific ratchet lever hoist like this one is anchored to the trolley on the top beam. A special lifting clamp, designed to clamp and lift rails is anchored to the load chain on the lever hoist.

The rail approved lever hoist together with the rail clamp will lift the section of rail, which can then be moved and/or re-positioned using the beam trolley and Ironman gantry framework.

Rail Approved and Overhead Line Lever Hoist Features

• light load capabilities at 2% of the rated load
• Twin pawls so one is engaged all the time.
• End stop on the travelling chain
• Dual anti-lock brake system
• Calibrated load chain
• Safety hook with catch which interlocks with the hook tip
• Rubber coated handle for good grip
• Corrosion protection
• friction brake pads (sintered & grooved)
• The 1.5 tonne model has a Network Rail PADS certificate PA05/06687
• Proof load tested to 1.5 times the WLL Safety factor 4:1
• Operating temperature range – _20 to +120 degrees C

Similar Lever Hoists

Lifting Hoists Direct have a great choice of ratchet lever hoists with a range of lifting capacities, features and options.

If you would like to compare this hoist to another that is certified for use by UK Network Rail then take a look at the Tiger PROLH ratchet lever hoist which also has PADS certification.