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William Hackett Standard Headroom Air Hoist
The William Hackett WH-AH Air Hoist range is engineered to EN 14492-2 standards for dependable lifting in the most demanding environments. It delivers a true 100% duty cycle, with a sealed, grease-filled epicyclic gearbox that provides long, low-maintenance service life.
The hoist offers variable speed control via pull cord, pilot pendant (with E-Stop), or direct pendant. An automatic multi-disc brake and an overload limiter set to 130% WLL enhance safety and performance.
Robust SG iron housings, internal silencing, galvanised Grade 80 load chain, and high-grade alloy steel hooks with safety latches ensure exceptional strength and durability. Spark-resistant construction (ATEX Zone 2) is standard, with Zone 1 configurations available on request.
Available options include stainless steel hooks and chain, chain containers, and combination trolley-hoist assemblies.
Standard WH-AH Air Hoist Features
- Manufactured in accordance with European Standard EN 14492-2, ASME B30.1.6 and SANS 1638
- 100% duty cycle
- Robust epicycle gearbox (grease-filled and sealed)
- Choice of pull cord, pilot pendant c/w E-Stop or direct pendant control - variable speed
- Urethane yielding buffers for upper and lower limit stops
- SG iron housings
- Internal silencing
- High-grade alloy steel swivel hooks with safety catches
- Galvanised Grade 8 Load Chain made to EN818-7
- Automatic self-adjusting multi-disc brake 125% WLL
- Spark resistant, ATEX Zone 2.
Optional WH-AH Features
- Spark resistant (ATEX Zone 1 + 2)
- Marine specification - Nickel-coated and marine paint
- Corrosion resistance: stainless steel hooks and chain, special paints
- Chain Containers
- Plain, geared and motorised trolleys
Hoist Specifications
| Part Code | Working Load Limit | No. of Falls | Weight with standard lift, rope control kg | Weight of 1m of Chain kg | Air Pressure bar | Air hose connection | Air hose dimension min. mm | Length of control Standard Lift m | Chain Dimension mm |
| AH-025 | 250kg | 1 | 17.5 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-050 | 500kg | 1 | 17.5 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-100 | 1 tonne | 1 | 22.0 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-200 | 2 tonnes | 1 | 26.0 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-300 | 3 tonnes | 1 | 75.0 | 3.80 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 13x36 |
| AH-600 | 6 tonnes | 2 | 85.0 | 3.80 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 13x36 |
| AH-1000 | 10 tonnes | 2 | 150.0 | 5.70 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 16x45 |
| AH-1500 | 15 tonnes | 3 | 175.0 | 3.80 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 13x36 |
| AH-2000 | 20 tonnes | 4 | 330.0 | 5.70 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 16x45 |
| AH-3750 | 37.5 tonnes | 3 | 875.0 | 12.22 | 6.2 | 1-1/2" BSP | 38.10 | 2 | 23.5 x 66 |
Dimensional Specifications: WH-AH Series Air Hoist
| Part Code | WLL | A min. Headroom (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | E1 (mm) | E2 (mm) | G max. Width (mm) | H Hook Width (mm) |
| AH-025 | 250kg | 338 | 148 | 162 | 253 | 23 | 23 | 123 | 24 |
| AH-050 | 500kg | 338 | 148 | 162 | 253 | 23 | 23 | 123 | 24 |
| AH-100 | 1 Ton | 347 | 148 | 162 | 292 | 23 | 23 | 128 | 24 |
| AH-200 | 2 Ton | 397 | 201 | 162 | 292 | 23 | 23 | 128 | 24 |
| AH-300 | 3 Ton | 555 | 223 | 205 | 424 | 40 | 30 | 230 | 40 |
| AH-600 | 6 Ton | 690 | 359 | 230 | 424 | 40 | 40 | 230 | 40 |
| AH-1000 | 10 Ton | 805 | 431 | 314 | 463 | 53 | 53 | 314 | 47 |
| AH-1500 | 15 Ton | 795 | - | 284 | 566 | 58 | 58 | 208 | - |
| AH-2000 | 20 Ton | 1005 | - | 300 | 593 | 78 | 78 | 328 | - |
| AH-3750 | 37.5 Ton | 1500 | - | 432 | 905 | 100 | 100 | 660 | - |
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William Hackett Standard Headroom Air Hoist
The William Hackett WH-AH Air Hoist range is engineered to EN 14492-2 standards for dependable lifting in the most demanding environments. It delivers a true 100% duty cycle, with a sealed, grease-filled epicyclic gearbox that provides long, low-maintenance service life.
The hoist offers variable speed control via pull cord, pilot pendant (with E-Stop), or direct pendant. An automatic multi-disc brake and an overload limiter set to 130% WLL enhance safety and performance.
Robust SG iron housings, internal silencing, galvanised Grade 80 load chain, and high-grade alloy steel hooks with safety latches ensure exceptional strength and durability. Spark-resistant construction (ATEX Zone 2) is standard, with Zone 1 configurations available on request.
Available options include stainless steel hooks and chain, chain containers, and combination trolley-hoist assemblies.
Standard WH-AH Air Hoist Features
- Manufactured in accordance with European Standard EN 14492-2, ASME B30.1.6 and SANS 1638
- 100% duty cycle
- Robust epicycle gearbox (grease-filled and sealed)
- Choice of pull cord, pilot pendant c/w E-Stop or direct pendant control - variable speed
- Urethane yielding buffers for upper and lower limit stops
- SG iron housings
- Internal silencing
- High-grade alloy steel swivel hooks with safety catches
- Galvanised Grade 8 Load Chain made to EN818-7
- Automatic self-adjusting multi-disc brake 125% WLL
- Spark resistant, ATEX Zone 2.
Optional WH-AH Features
- Spark resistant (ATEX Zone 1 + 2)
- Marine specification - Nickel-coated and marine paint
- Corrosion resistance: stainless steel hooks and chain, special paints
- Chain Containers
- Plain, geared and motorised trolleys
Hoist Specifications
| Part Code | Working Load Limit | No. of Falls | Weight with standard lift, rope control kg | Weight of 1m of Chain kg | Air Pressure bar | Air hose connection | Air hose dimension min. mm | Length of control Standard Lift m | Chain Dimension mm |
| AH-025 | 250kg | 1 | 17.5 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-050 | 500kg | 1 | 17.5 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-100 | 1 tonne | 1 | 22.0 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-200 | 2 tonnes | 1 | 26.0 | 1.08 | 6.2 | 1/2" BSP | 13.00 | 2 | 7x21 |
| AH-300 | 3 tonnes | 1 | 75.0 | 3.80 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 13x36 |
| AH-600 | 6 tonnes | 2 | 85.0 | 3.80 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 13x36 |
| AH-1000 | 10 tonnes | 2 | 150.0 | 5.70 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 16x45 |
| AH-1500 | 15 tonnes | 3 | 175.0 | 3.80 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 13x36 |
| AH-2000 | 20 tonnes | 4 | 330.0 | 5.70 | 6.2 | 3/4" BSP | 19.25 | 2 | 16x45 |
| AH-3750 | 37.5 tonnes | 3 | 875.0 | 12.22 | 6.2 | 1-1/2" BSP | 38.10 | 2 | 23.5 x 66 |
Dimensional Specifications: WH-AH Series Air Hoist
| Part Code | WLL | A min. Headroom (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | E1 (mm) | E2 (mm) | G max. Width (mm) | H Hook Width (mm) |
| AH-025 | 250kg | 338 | 148 | 162 | 253 | 23 | 23 | 123 | 24 |
| AH-050 | 500kg | 338 | 148 | 162 | 253 | 23 | 23 | 123 | 24 |
| AH-100 | 1 Ton | 347 | 148 | 162 | 292 | 23 | 23 | 128 | 24 |
| AH-200 | 2 Ton | 397 | 201 | 162 | 292 | 23 | 23 | 128 | 24 |
| AH-300 | 3 Ton | 555 | 223 | 205 | 424 | 40 | 30 | 230 | 40 |
| AH-600 | 6 Ton | 690 | 359 | 230 | 424 | 40 | 40 | 230 | 40 |
| AH-1000 | 10 Ton | 805 | 431 | 314 | 463 | 53 | 53 | 314 | 47 |
| AH-1500 | 15 Ton | 795 | - | 284 | 566 | 58 | 58 | 208 | - |
| AH-2000 | 20 Ton | 1005 | - | 300 | 593 | 78 | 78 | 328 | - |
| AH-3750 | 37.5 Ton | 1500 | - | 432 | 905 | 100 | 100 | 660 | - |
Air Hoist Alternatives
If the William Hackett WH-AH series of air hoists doesn't quite meet your needs, don't worry, we have a vast air hoist range for you to take a look at.

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