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Yale YJL Electric Chain Hoist

Yale YJL electric chain hoists are compact in size and have standard features such as multi-disc engine brake, overload clutch and adjustable limit switches. The YJL-V is a variable speed version.

Standard Configurations

Rated Lift Capacity: 1 Ton, 1/2 Ton, 2 Ton
Reeving: 1, 2
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Features and Benefits

FEATURES and BENEFITS:

  • Voltages - 115/230 - single phase| 230/460, 208, 380, 415, 575 - 3-phase 60 Hertz standard, 50 Hertz available.
  • Weather resistant NEMA 3R enclosure.
  • Chain and pulley engagement increased by 25% compared to hoists with conventional four-pocket pulleys. Provides smoother lifting and reduces chain wear.
  • Mechanical overload protection device protects the hoist, operator and supporting structures from damaging overloads, chain jams and phase reversal.
  • Adjustable limit switches to regulate upper and lower load travel. Multi-disc motor brake Heavy-duty design for reliable operation. Direct action to sustain and locate the positive charge.
  • Precision machined alloy steel gears run in an oil bath for longer, quieter operation.
  • Manual and motorized carts in one and two speed models.
  • Double tread cart wheels fit flat or tapered beams. Also available in bronze or stainless steel.
  • Patented track wheels are available.
  • Lifetime warranty.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

JLC Electric Chain Hoist

STANDARD LIFTS

10, 15 & 20 foot standard lifts. Other lifts available. Standard push button drop is 4 feet less than lift. CSA approved.

VOLTAGES

115/230 - single phase; 230/460, 208, 380, 415, 575 - three phase; 60 hertz standard, 50 hertz available.

EASY ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE

Panel plate provides easy access to controls and motor leads for changing voltage on dual-voltage motors or servicing the hoist. Connection wires are numbered to assist with maintenance.

HEAVY-DUTY MOTOR BRAKE

Multiple disc motor brake with direct acting design for positive load spotting and holding.

SMOOTH LIFTING & REDUCED CHAIN WEAR

5-pocket load sheave increases chain and sheave engagement 25% over hoists with conventional 4-pocket sheaves. Provides smoother lifting and reduces chain wear.

ADJUSTABLE LIMIT SWITCHES

Regulate upper and lower load travel. Brass nuts standard for improved switch setting and repeatability. Stainless steel limit switch shaft standard.

GUARDS AGAINST UNSAFE LOADING

Mechanical overload protection device protects hoist, operator and supporting structures from damaging overloads, chain jamming, and reverse phasing.

TWO-SPEED HOIST MODELS

Optional with 3:1 speed ratio, 3-phase, single voltage only.

LONGER & QUIETER OPERATION

Oil bath transmission and precision machined alloy steel gears for longer, quieter operation.

NEMA 3R PUSH BUTTON STATION

Ergonomic design fits operator's hand for thumb or two-handed operation standard. 24V Control for operator safety. 115V Control available upon request.

COMPACT ALUMINUM FRAME

Housing designed for portability and ease of installation.

STANDARD CHAIN CONTAINER

Durable chain container is standard on lifts up to 20 ft. single chain and 10 ft. double chain.

OPTIONAL VFD

Variable frequency drive option is available in U.S. only.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

MADE IN THE USA

Specifications

Model Number Hoist Model Lift (ft) Operating Voltage Rated Lift Capacity Reeving
CYJL0500STD YJL1/2-16 440V/3/60 1/2 Ton 1
CYJL1000STD YJL1-16 1 Ton 1
CYJL2000STD YJL2-8 440V/3/60 2 Ton 2

Documents

Manuals & Supplements

[O&M Manual] Yale YJL Operations Manual