ATEX Chain Hoist with Push-Pull Beam Trolley
The William Hackett ATEX chain hoist with a push travel beam trolley is a high-performance lifting solution engineered for use in hazardous and potentially explosive environments. Designed, manufactured, and proof load tested in the UK, this integrated system is supplied as a fully assembled unit to ensure reliability, compliance, and ease of installation.
Key Hoist Features
- WLL Range: 500kg - 10t
- Proof Load Test: 1.5 x WLL (working load limit)
- Safety Factor: 4:1
- Temp Range: -40°C to +120°C
Trolley-Hoist Specifications: WH ATEX SS C4 QP CH PT
- Standards: British Standard BS EN 13157:2004 + AI:2009, ATEX Directive 2014 / 34 / EU and Machinery Directive 2006 / 42 / EC
- Proof Tested: 1.5 x WLL.
- Safety factor: 4:1.
- Temperature range: -40°C to +135°C.
- Track width range: 70mm to 305mm (2.8 inches to 12.0 inches). Trolleys available with standard (range 1) or extended (range 2) trolley bars to fit a range of beam widths.
- End stops: Fitted as standard.
- Anti-tilt: Fitted as an optional extra.
- Attachment: Hanging plate fitted into ATEX chain hoist.
- Spark resistant: Copper-plated components, copper-plated wheels and stainless steel hand chain help mitigate the risk of creating a spark.
- Load chain: Fitted with a load chain fully compliant with international standard BS EN 818-7 Grade T (8).
- Surface Coating Protection:
- Chain Hoist SS-C4 QP - Paint Finish: Marine Paint 3-layer to ISO12944 Category C.
- ATEX Trolley - Paint Finish: Marine Paint 3-layer to ISO12944 Category C.
Metric Specifications
| Part Code |
WLL |
No. of Falls |
Beam Range 1 (mm) |
Beam Range 2 (mm) |
A max (mm) |
B (mm) |
C (mm) |
Mass (kg) |
| 066.ATEX.050 |
500kg |
1 |
70 - 203 |
- |
294 |
199 |
295 |
14.7 |
| 066.ATEX.100 |
1 Tonne |
1 |
88 - 203 |
88 - 305 |
309 |
221 |
340 |
20.1 |
| 066.ATEX.200 |
2 Tonne |
1 |
88 - 203 |
88 - 305 |
327 |
288 |
400 |
31.4 |
| 066.ATEX.320 |
3.2 Tonnes |
2 |
100 - 203 |
100 - 305 |
351 |
334 |
493 |
49.4 |
| 066.ATEX.500 |
5 Tonne |
2 |
114 - 203 |
114 -305 |
366 |
407 |
573 |
76.7 |
Imperial Specifications
| Part Code |
WLL |
No. of Falls |
Beam Range 1 (in) |
Beam Range 2 (in) |
A max (in) |
B (in) |
C (in) |
Mass (lbs) |
| 066.ATEX.050 |
0.5 Tons |
1 |
2.8 - 8.0 |
- |
11.6 |
7.8 |
11.6 |
32.3 |
| 066.ATEX.100 |
1 Ton |
1 |
3.5 - 8.0 |
3.5 - 12.0 |
12.2 |
8.7 |
13.4 |
44.2 |
| 066.ATEX.200 |
2 Ton |
1 |
3.5 - 8.0 |
3.5 - 12.0 |
12.9 |
11.1 |
17.2 |
69.1 |
| 066.ATEX.320 |
3.2 Tons |
2 |
4.0 - 8.0 |
4.0 - 12.0 |
13.8 |
13.2 |
19.4 |
108.7 |
| 066.ATEX.500 |
5 Ton |
2 |
4.5 - 8.0 |
4.5 - 12.0 |
14.4 |
16.0 |
22.6 |
168.7 |
ATEX Chain Hoist with Manual Push-Pull Beam Trolley - Integrated Design
In the ATEX chain hoist with geared beam trolley configuration, the standard top hook of the chain hoist is removed and replaced with a bespoke suspension plate. This allows the push beam trolley to directly support the hoist, significantly reducing lost headroom and maximising the available height of lift. The integrated design ensures the hoist remains permanently attached to the trolley, improving operational efficiency and preventing use outside approved ATEX applications.
ATEX Compliance and Safety Engineering
The WH ATEX C4 ATEX chain hoist with beam trolley fully complies with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. All components have been thoroughly analysed to identify potential ignition sources. Fast-moving components, such as ratchet pawls, are engineered using advanced surface treatment technology to eliminate spark risk, ensuring safe operation in explosive atmospheres.
Spark-Resistant Components for Hazardous Areas
This ATEX chain hoist with a geared beam trolley is fitted with copper-coated trolley wheels, a bottom hook, a load chain, a chain stripper, rollers, and a chain anchor. These spark-resistant components are designed to reduce the risk of ignition, making the system suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Applications for ATEX Chain Hoists with Beam Trolleys
Because of its ATEX certification, this manual chain hoist and integrated beam trolley are ideally suited for use in:
- Gas processing and petrochemical plants
- Water treatment facilities with methane exposure
- Flour mills and dust-sensitive environments
- Mining and heavy industrial applications
