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TCW Wash Down Air Hoist

Keep it clean.

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The TCW Series Wash Down Air hoist is specially designed for environments where the equipment must be washed off on a regular basis: humid, corrosive, and outdoor environments are no match for this hoist. Additionally, the TCW uses food safe lubrication and chain grease suitable for any food or pharmaceutical environments. 

HIGH SPEEDS AND PRECISION CONTROL

Fast lifting and precise feathering control (spring-loaded multi-vane motor) for when production efficiency is critical. Adjustable speeds for your needs.

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Food Grade Lubrication

The TCW comes standard food safe lubrication and chain grease suitable for any food or pharmaceutical environments where incidental contact is a concern.

UNLIMITED DUTY CYCLE

No coffee break needed – the TCW has an unlimited duty cycle built for long and demanding work shifts. You can continually operate the hoist without worrying about damage from too many starts per hour, allowing you to get the work done on your schedule.

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Unpainted Compact Aluminum Body

Extremely compact and lightweight cast aluminum body provides easy operation, transportation, and storage.

Lubrication Free Operation

The TCW can be operated without lubrication, making it suitable for specific applications where a clean environment is a necessity.

CAPACITY
  • 1/2 and 1 tonne
STANDARDS
  • ASME B30.16
OPTIONS
  • Chain container (canvas or steel)
BODY
  • Unpainted cast aluminum body is compact and lightweight
CONTROLS
  • Available with pendant or cord control
  • Very fine feathering movements, both up and down, even at low speeds
  • External speed adjustment screw
GEARS
  • 3-step planetary gear box
CHAIN SYSTEM
  • Nickel plated, corrosion-resistant chain
  • Steel chain guide
  • Food-safe chain grease
HOOKS
  • Forged carbon steel opens gradually without fracturing under excessive load
  • Zinc-plated corrosion resistant
  • Bottom and top hooks swivel 360 degrees
  • Self-closing top and bottom hooks with heavy-duty hook latch
OPERATION
  • Pendant and cord control
  • Outstanding control for fine feathering movements using a spring-loaded multi-vane motor design
  • Spring-loaded vanes maintain constant seal against cylinder wall
  • Scotch-Brite muffler with threaded hole to pipe exhaust away from hoist
BRAKE
  • Fail-safe Self-Adjusting Disc Brake
MOTOR
  • Spring-loaded multi-vane
  • Air supply: 60-90 psi
  • 5 micron air filter or finer
  • Speed control: full range variable speed control
OPERATING CONDITIONS
  • -10˚C to +60˚C
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Hook Mount

TCW Cord Control - Hook Mount

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Dimensions

Capacity Model Headroom C (in) a (in) b (in) d (in) e (in) g (in) h (in) i (in) j (in)
1/2 TCW500C 16.3 14.4 8.7 6.4 8.0 1.0 5.3 3.3 1.0
1 TCW1000C2 18.0 14.4 9.0 6.4 8.0 1.1 6.3 2.7 1.9

Please confirm specifications with technical support before purchase.

Specifications

Capacity Model Maximum Speed - 90 PSI (ft/min) Load Chain Falls Max Lift (ft) Ship Weight (lbs) Weight per 5 ft of Lift (lbs)
Up Down Chain PB
w/Load w/o Load w/Load w/o Load
1/2 TCW500C 43 79 79 53 1 131 --- 44 3
1 TCW1000C2 21 39 39 26 2 66 --- 58 6

TCW Pendant Control - Hook Mount

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Dimensions

Capacity Model Headroom C (in) a (in) b (in) d (in) e (in) g (in) h (in) i (in) j (in)
1/2 TCW500P 16.3 14.4 6.6 6.4 8.0 1.0 4.4 2.2 1.0
1 TCW1000P2 18.0 14.4 9.0 6.4 8.0 1.1 6.3 2.7 1.9

Please confirm specifications with technical support before purchase.

Specifications

Capacity Model Maximum Speed - 90 PSI (ft/min) Load Chain Falls Max Lift (ft) Ship Weight (lbs) Weight per 5 ft of Lift (lbs)
Up Down Chain PB
w/Load w/o Load w/Load w/o Load
1/2 TCW500P 43 79 79 53 1 131 30 46 3
1 TCW1000P2 21 39 39 26 2 66 30 60 6

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