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Yale YK Wire Rope Hoist

Yale YK hoists offer the industry-leading technology and safety you need for your lifting applications in a compact, easy-to-maintain design. Precision engineered, these hoists are built for reliable operation, high efficiency, and long service life. The modular hoist system allows you to configure the hoist to meet the exact needs of your application. Whether you need a double beam mounting model or a low height monorail model, there is a YK hoist to meet your needs.

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Features and Benefits

  • WIDE RANGE OF CAPACITIES AND LIFTS
    Monorail units up to 30 tons and top-running, double-girder units up to 55 tons. Standard lifts up to 131 ft. Metric rated models also available.
  • FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
    Hoists can be configured to your unique application needs. Available in 5 frame sizes with 16 load capacity variants
  • COMPACT DESIGN
    Exceptionally short approach allows for optimal use of work area when space is limited. Paddle limit switch allows for lowest headroom possible while maintaining safe operation. Low-headroom monorail units are extremely compact due to U-shape design.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE
    High-quality components designed for safety and longevity, providing you with minimal downtime and a low total cost of ownership. Local availability of common spare parts means that your products can be serviced quickly, helping to reduce downtime.
  • BASE-MOUNT
    Can be used as stationary hoisting or towing equipment, for example in systems manufacturing. The rope lead-off angle, the hoist mounting, and the mounting position of the hoist motor can be adjusted as needed. Available for 1-55 ton capacities.
  • EXTENSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
    Standard safety features include paddle limit switch, adjustable geared limit switch, motor temperature control, and overload protection.
  • SMOOTH OPERATION
    With an integrated motor management module and flywheel trolley motors, the SK features extremely smooth starting and braking with starts and stops for extended brake life.
  • RELIABLE PERFORMANCE IN HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATIONS
    Hoists available with H3, H4, and H4+ duty cycles.
  • COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS
    Hoists meet CMAA and HMI standards. CSA labeled. Explosion-protected models available in compliance with NEC guidelines.
  • TOP-RUNNING, DOUBLE-GIRDER
    Extremely compact with minimal hook approach and headroom dimensions. Flexible design ensures all four wheels are in contact with the girder. Available for 1-55 ton capacities.

Yale YK & Shaw-Box SK Wiring Diagrams

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Yale YK Wire Rope Hoist

SINGLE-GROOVED ROPE DRUM

2-part single or 4-part single reeving is available, depending on the application.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

Hoists can be configured to your unique application needs. Available in 5 frame sizes with 16 load capacity variants.

SHORT LEAD TIMES

Assembled in Wadesboro, North Carolina, with German-made components, these units have short lead times to meet tight deadlines.

COMPACT DESIGN

Compact dimensions dues to U-shape design. Exceptionally short approach allows for optimum use of work area when space is limited.

SMOOTH OPERATION

Extremely smooth starting and braking characteristics.

LOW-HEADROOM MONORAIL TROLLEY

The KE monorail trolley is used on monorail runways and single-girder overhead traveling cranes. Trolley is easily adjustable for different beam sizes and comes standard with two speed trolley. Available for 1-15 ton capacities.

STANDARD MONORAIL TROLLEY

Specially designed for small clearances, the UE monorail trolley has a narrow width. It is used on monorail runways and single girder overhead travling cranes. Available only for 20-30 ton capacities.

IMPULSE®.VG+ FOR HOIST MOTION

Provides reliable, user-friendly controls and industry-leading features to keep you working safely. Additional features are available for user configuration.

IMPULSE®.G+ MINI FOR TROLLEY MOTION

Allows for expanded speed adjustments, improved load control, high duty cycles, and increased crane life.

LOW MAINTENANCE

Largely maintenance-free design with field-proven components designed for low wear and long service life.

EXTENSIVE SAFETY FEATURES

Standard safety features include block-operated limit switch, adjustable geared limit switch, motor, temperature control, and overload protection.

H3 & H4 DUTY CYCLE

BASE MOUNTED

A hoist designed to be bolted onto a crane trolley or supporting structure. Similar to a deck mount, but typically has mounting pads/feet that keep the hoist body completely above the deck.

TOP RUNNING (DOUBLE GIRDER) TROLLEY

Extremely compact with minimal hook approach and headroom dimensions. The flexible design ensures that all 4 wheels are in contact with the girder. Available for 1 to 55 ton capacities.