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Hand Chain Hoists and Lever Hoists:

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Hand Chain Hoists Pg 06
Lever Hoists Pg 06
Power Operated Chain Hoists:
Electric Chain Hoists Pg 07
Air Chain Hoists Pg 08
Power Operated Wire Rope Hoists:
Minifor Portable Hoists Pg 09
Scaffold Hoists Pg 09
Builders Hoists Pg 10
Arbil offer both manual and powered Scaffold Pulley Pg 10
chain and wire rope hoists which are
Beam Clamps and Trolleys:
suitable for a vast array of industrial
jobs and applications. Our extensive Adjustable Beam Clamps Pg 11
range of gantries, trolleys and clamps Saflok Beam Trolleys Pg 11
further extends the versatility of any Push Travel Trolleys Pg 12
given hoist.
Adjustable Geared Travel Beam Trolleys Pg 12

Our in-house manufacturing facility Beams, Spreaders and Lifting Attachments:

provides a quick turnaround on both Beams, Spreaders and Lifting Attachments Pg 13
standard and bespoke fabrications: Lifting Beams Fixed and Adjustable Pg 13
Lifting beams, spreader beams, Spreader Beams:
modular spreaders as well as an
Modular Spreader Beams Pg 14
extensive range of specialised lifting
accessories. Lifting and Handling Attachments:
Lifting Attachments Pg 15
We are also more than happy to Pipe Laying Hook Pg 15
advise on the most appropriate
Portable Gantries:
products and solutions for your job.
Lightweight Aluminium Gantries Pg 16
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6 Hand Chain Hoists and Lever Hoists

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Hand Chain Hoists Standard heights of lift include: The weight and hook to hook dimensions are
approximate. Please check with our technical staff
3m, 6m, 12m, 15m and 18m when these points are critical
We have a large Lightweight, easy to handle
range of modern For the full range of beam clamps, and trollies
Grade 80/100 alloy load chain please refer to pages 11 and 12
lightweight hand
chain hoists ranging
from 500kg capacity
through to 50 tonne. Closed Height Weight (Kg)
Cap No. Hook to Hook
Fleet Code (t) of Falls (mm) 3m Lift Extra/m Lift
CB 00 0.5 1 280 11 1.4
CB 01 1 1 320 14 1.8
CB 02 2 1 415 28 3.5
CB 03 3 2 580 32 3.6
CB 05 5 3 610 46 5.7
CB 10 10 4 970 102 10.1
CB 15 15 6 1050 198 15.8
CB 20 20 8 1200 215 20.2
CB 30 30 12 1660 545 30.1
CB 50 50 18 1228 205 30.1

Lever Hoists Operated by a lever handle and suited in all
angled positions (including upside down)
Can be used for lifting, pulling, lashing
or tensioning
Excellent strength to weight ratio
Appropriate for most environments
Longer lengths of lift are available against your
specific request

Closed Height
Cap No. Lift Hook to Hook
Fleet Code (t) of Falls (m) (mm) Weight (Kg)
LH 01 0.75 1 1.5 310 8
LH 02 1.5 1 1.5 376 16
LH 03 3 2 1.5 389 22
LH 05 4.5 3 1.5 510 35
LH 06 6 3 1.5 532 45
LH 09 9 3 1.5 800 45

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Electric Chain Hoists 7

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Selection Guide
How to specify an Electric Chain Hoist

WLL What capacity do you require?

What voltage do you require 110 / 240 / 415?
Height of Lift? Variable heights available to suit most customers needs
Duty Rating? Normally rated at 25%, our staff will advise on
higher duties
Is the hoist for above or below ground use? (Certain applications have material
construction constraints. Please speak to our technical team for further advice)
What length of pendant control is required?

Smooth running oil bath lubricated Hoisting speed information is given as a

guide only
planetary gearbox
Case hardened, zinc plated chain
Adjustable brake
Heavy duty motor
Emergency stop button
Standard heights of lift include:
3m, 6m, 12m, 15m and 18m

Fleet Code Cap (t) Power Supply Hoisting Speed

EH 0025 0.25 110V / single phase 8m / min
EH 005 0.5 110V / single phase 8m / min
EH 005 0.5 240V / single phase 8m / min
EH 01 1 415V / 3 phase 8m / min
EH 02 2 415V / 3 phase 4m / min
EH 2.5 2.5 415V / 3 phase 4m / min
EH 03 3 415V / 3 phase 3m / min
EH 05 5 415V / 3 phase 2.8m / min
EH 10 10 415V / 3 phase 3m / min

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8 Air Chain Hoists

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Selection Guide

How to specify an Air Chain Hoist

WLL What capacity do you require?
Height of Lift? Variable heights available to suit most customers needs
Is the hoist for above or below ground use? (Certain applications have material
construction constraints. Please speak to out technical team for further advice)
What length of pendant control is required?

Standard heights of lift include: The capacities shown are the most popular, but
the range goes up to 100 tonnes
3m, 6m, 12m, 15m and 18m
All performance figures are rated at Push or power travel trolleys and
pendant control are also available
90 psi pressure with a pull chain control
fitted as standard
Excellent strength to weight ratio
Not susceptible to contamination,
humidity or aggressive ingress of
external mediums
100% Duty rating
c/w inline lubrication

Hoisting
Cap No. Cubic Feet Hook to Hook Speed Weight
Fleet Code (t) of Falls per/min (mm) m/min (Kg)
AH 00 0.5 1 78 450 17 20
AH 01 1 2 78 460 9.0 26
AH 15 1.5 1 78 470 4.9 37
AH 02 2 2 78 585 4.0 55
AH 03 3 2 78 635 2.4 57
AH 06 6 4 120 920 1.0 111

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Power Operated Wire Rope Hoists 9

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Minifor Portable Hoists
A lightweight range of 110v portable power Fast installation
hoists. The Minifor range consists of a self- Length of cables:
gripping system which provides a grip on the wire Control cable 2.5m
rope proportional to the load, ensuring that the Power supply 1.5m
wire rope is perfectly aligned to the pulley system.
Safety factor 5:1
Unlimited length of wire rope (subject to
duty rating of motor standard rating 60%) Hook to hook dimension includes
lower limit operating lever
Lightweight, easy to handle

Cap Hoisting Speed Power Hook to Hook

Fleet Code (Kg) (m/min) Supply (mm) Weight (Kg)
MR 20 200 4.5 110v 690 20.9
MR 30 300 5 110v 690 21.4
MR 50 500 7 110v 690 28.0

Scaffold Hoist Scaffold Jib Hoist

Lightweight and compact design
Automatic upper and lower
limit switches
Dynamic and mechanical brake
Top clamp assembly suits all
standard scaffold tubes
Optional swing arm jib also Top limit switch
available which fits directly to
standard vertical scaffold poles SH 225 equipped with
extendable bracket
3 button pendant control
Fits all standard vertical
SH 225 scaffold poles

Other Scaffolders accessories

include Gin Blocks, Scaffold Lashings
and Height Safety equipment

Fleet Cap Hoisting Power Lift Weight

Code (Kg) Speed Supply Height (Kg)
Fleet Cap Hoisting Power Lift WT
Code (Kg) Speed Supply Height (Kg) SH 200 200 19m / min 230v 25m 42
SH20 200 20m / min 110v 25m 26 SH 225 200 19m / min 230v 30m 45

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10 Builders Hoists
HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Trestle Hoists
Top limit switch
Low noise level
3 Button pendant control
The heavy duty motor and robust
structure make the BH 500 ideal for
continuous site work

BH 300

Fleet Cap Hoisting Lift Weight

Code (Kg) Speed Height (Kg)
BH 300 300 19m / min 25m 60
BH 500 500 26m / min 25m 90

BH 500

Scaffold Pulley
A patented design for use when working
on scaffolding. Automatic braking system
eliminates the risk of suspended loads
falling.
The unique design enables the load
to be locked at any height
The only pulley for the building trade
that conforms to the safety requirements
of the Machinery Directive ECC 8/392
Allowed rope diameter 18, 20mm

Fleet Cap Lift Weight

Code (Kg) Height (Kg)
ISP 50 50 30m 5

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Beam Clamps and Trolleys 11

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Adjustable Beam Clamps
Clamps are easily adjustable by means
of a screw adjuster
Please advise flange size of beam
when ordering

Fleet Cap Suits Flange Width Headroom Weight

Headroom
Code (t) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
GC 02 2 75 - 190 120 2
GC 03 3 75 - 190 150 5
GC 04 4 150 - 250 200 8
GC 05 5 150 - 305 250 17
GC 06 6 200 - 455 400 35
GC 10 10 200 - 455 563 55
GC 15 15 200 - 455 616 59

Saflok Beam Trolleys

Quick fitting, no bolting required
Can be attached to a runway or RSJ
at any point

Headroom

Fleet Cap Suits Flange Width Headroom Hook Ring Dia Weight
Code (t) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
ST 01 1 76 - 152 98 38 6
ST 01L 1 102 - 203 98 38 6.5
ST 03 3 76 - 152 121 67 12
ST 03L 3 102 - 203 121 67 15
ST 05 5 102 - 254 162 89 31

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12 Beam Clamps and Trolleys

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Push Travel Trolleys

Adjustable with either screw adjuster
or spacers
Designed to easily accommodate hook
suspension chain hoists

Fleet Cap Suits Flange Width Headroom Weight Headroom

Code (t) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
PT 00 0.5 75 - 200 89 8
PT 01 1 75 - 200 93 11
PT 02 2 100 - 200 140 19
PT 03 3 100 - 315 175 27
PT 05 5 100 - 305 260 51
PT 10 10 127 - 305 360 72

Geared Travel Beam The headroom dimension may vary between models.
Please check when this dimension is critical

Trolleys Adjustable
To improve control, particularly where
heavy loads are involved, geared travel
trolleys are often the best option
Length of hand chain to suit the
application

Fleet Cap Suits Flange Width Headroom Weight

Code (t) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
GT 03 3 100 - 150 175 33
Headroom
GT 05 5 125 - 315 197 56
GT 06 6 135 - 315 205 51
GT 08 8 150 - 230 225 107
GT 10 10 150 - 230 160 117
GT 10L 10 150 - 315 155 117
GT 15 15 175 - 315 205 125

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Beams, Spreaders and Lifting Attachments 13

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Lifting Beams, Spreaders
and Specialised Lifting
Attachments
Capacities range from 1 tonne through
to 100 tonnes with lengths varying from
1 metre through to 12 metres.
Our fleet includes lifting beams,
spreaders, modular spreaders and
specialised lifting attachments such as
crane forks and forklift fork extensions
to meet your requirements.
All of our equipment is designed and
manufactured in accordance with the
prescribed standards and proof load
tested accordingly.
With such a large choice of equipment,
our technical team would be pleased to
assist you in selecting the right products
for your lifting operation.

For additional information on rail lifting

beams see rail section pages 85-92

Lifting Beams Fixed

and Adjustable
A range of beams are available in a
variety of lengths with capacities up
to 300 tonnes. Fixed Lifting Beams

Selection Guide

What capacity do you require?

What width/length of beam is required?
Do you require a lifting or
spreading beam?
Adjustable Lifting Beams
Do you require a fixed or
adjustable beam?

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14 Spreader Beams
HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Modular Spreader Beams

This easy to assemble modular system
enables a wide variety of lengths and
capacities to be achieved.

Offers excellent versatility

Available in lengths up to 11 metres
Capacities up to 200 tonnes

S.W.L. is dependant on beam length

Maximum number of struts per assembled

spreader:- 7

Modular Beam Selection Chart

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Lifting and Handling Attachments 15

HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Lifting Attachments
A wide range of lifting attachments are
available to meet the requirements of
any job.
These include:
Crane forks
Fork extensions
Forklift hook attachments

Please contact our hire desk if you have

other specific requirements

For lifting attachments for rail products,

please refer to our dedicated rail section

Crane Forks

Optional crane fork safety net available

Pipe Laying Hook

Specifically designed for the lifting
and handling of pipe sections in the
horizontal position.
Built in safety chain ensures protection
of the load and operator safety
Available in WLL 1 tonne and 3 tonne
For pipes up to 1 metre in length
Handle for safe insertion into pipe
Eye for attaching to crane hook

Fleet Cap
Code (t)
PLH 01 1
PLH 03 3

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HOISTS, BEAMS AND GANTRIES

Lightweight
Aluminium Gantries
Our aluminium alloy ultra lightweight
gantries are easily portable and
adjustable by both height and width.
WLL up to 5 tonnes Please note that all models of gantries exclude
trollies and hand chain hoists
Rapid Assembly
A Frame legs fold flat for more compact
storage and transportation

Selection Guide

What capacity do you require?

Maximum height required?
Maximum working span?
Are any other items required?
Beam Trolley, Hoist etc?

Lightweight Portable Gantry Specifications

Max Max Max Fully
Working Height to Top Width Assembled Beam A-Frame
Fleet Cap Span (mm) of Beam (mm) Across Legs (mm) Weight Weight Weight
Code (t) C F G (Kg) (Kg) (Kg)
AG 01 1 3000 3171 1429 107 27 40 x 2
AG 02 2 3650 3459 1729 136 33 52 x 2
AG 03 3 3650 4405 2011 210 50 80 x 2

5t model AG 05 also available

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