William Hackett Short Headroom Air Hoist
The William Hackett Ultra Low Headroom Air Hoist range combines a compact profile with high performance, providing efficient lifting in height-restricted and hazardous environments. Designed for a 100% duty cycle, it delivers reliable operation in temperatures from -20°C to 70°C and remains unaffected by dust or humidity.
Equipped with galvanised Grade 8 load chain (EN818), high-grade alloy steel swivel hooks, an automatic multi-disc brake, and an overload limiter set at 130% WLL, these hoists prioritise safety and long-term durability. Standard features include anti-climb and anti-drop devices, spark resistance (ATEX Zone 2), and pilot pendant control with an emergency shut-off.
Available options include ATEX Zone 1 specification, marine-grade finishes, corrosion-resistant coatings, and chain containers.
Standard ULH-AH Air Hoist Features
- Temperature rated -20°C to 70°C
- Anti-climb and anti-drop devices standard
- Pilot pendant control with emergency shut-off valve
- 100% duty cycle
- Ideal for working in hazardous areas (explosive environments)
- Insensitive to dust and humidity
- High-grade alloy steel swivel hooks with safety catches
- Galvanised Grade 8 load chain made to EN818 standard - 5:1 design factor of safety
- Automatic self-adjusting multi-disc brake 125% WLL
- With pressure-sensing overload cutout devices
- Spark resistant (ATEX Zone 2)
- Compact design and the lowest headroom in class
- Compliant with ASME B30-11 and B30-16
Optional ULH-AH Features
- Increased spark-resistant (ATEX zone 1)
- Marine specification - nickel-coated and marine paint
- Corrosion resistance: special paints
- Chain containers
Hoist Specifications
| Part Code |
Working Load Limit |
Total Weight with 3m lift and trolley kg |
Weight of Chain per m lift kg |
Chain Size mm |
Air Pressure bar |
Lowering Speed (full load) m/min |
Travelling Speed m/min |
| ULH-AH-025 |
250kg |
90.0 |
1.0 |
7x21 |
4-6 |
30.0 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-050 |
500kg |
90.0 |
1.0 |
7x21 |
4-6 |
30.0 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-100 |
1 tonne |
95.5 |
1.0 |
7x21 |
4-6 |
11.0 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-200 |
2 tonnes |
99.5 |
1.8 |
9x27 |
4-6 |
13.6 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-300 |
3 tonnes |
211.1 |
2.7 |
11.2x34 |
4-6 |
6.8 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-420 |
4 tonnes |
225.0 |
3.8 |
13x36 |
4-6 |
5.8 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-500 |
5 tonnes |
226.0 |
5.8 |
16x45 |
4-6 |
7.2 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-600 |
6 tonnes |
231.5 |
5.4 |
11.2x34 |
4-6 |
3.2 |
12 |
| ULH-AH-1000 |
10 tonnes |
231.5 |
5.4 |
13x36 |
4-7 |
1.8 |
9 |
| ULH-AH-1200 |
12 tonnes |
231.5 |
10.8 |
13x36 |
4-7 |
1.9 |
10 |
| ULH-AH-1600 |
16 tonnes |
231.5 |
10.8 |
16x45 |
4-7 |
1.0 |
8 |
| ULH-AH-2000 |
20 tonnes |
231.5 |
21.6 |
16x45 |
4-7 |
0.9 |
11 |
Dimensional Specifications: ULH-AH Series Air Hoist
| Part Code |
WLL |
A (mm) |
B (mm) |
C (mm) |
D (mm) |
E (mm) |
F (mm) |
G (mm) |
H (mm) |
| ULH-AH-025 |
250kg |
160 |
257 |
621 |
90 |
23 |
280 |
234 |
316 |
| ULH-AH-050 |
500kg |
160 |
257 |
621 |
90 |
23 |
280 |
234 |
316 |
| ULH-AH-100 |
1 Ton |
160 |
257 |
621 |
90 |
23 |
280 |
234 |
316 |
| ULH-AH-200 |
2 Ton |
160 |
257 |
621 |
90 |
23 |
280 |
234 |
316 |
| ULH-AH-300 |
3 Ton |
170 |
272 |
776 |
110 |
30 |
325 |
261 |
334 |
| ULH-AH-420 |
4.2 Ton |
170 |
272 |
776 |
110 |
30 |
325 |
261 |
334 |
| ULH-AH-500 |
5 Ton |
205 |
448 |
915 |
110 |
40 |
451 |
369 |
328 |
| ULH-AH-600 |
6 Ton |
205 |
448 |
915 |
110 |
40 |
451 |
369 |
328 |
| ULH-AH-1000 |
10 Ton |
345 |
385 |
1093 |
145 |
53 |
450 |
366 |
321 |
| ULH-AH-1200 |
12 Ton |
385 |
385 |
1093 |
145 |
58 |
450 |
366 |
321 |
| ULH-AH-1600 |
16 Ton |
310 |
425 |
989 |
145 |
58 |
505 |
346 |
294 |
| ULH-AH-2000 |
20 Ton |
395 |
518 |
1223 |
200 |
78 |
670 |
378 |
208
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