
Power drive for push-type hoists and underhung cranes
Chester Tractor Drives deliver greater productivity with existing
push-type underhung crane bridges or push-type monorail
hoists by offering motorized travel. Designed for capacities
up to five tons, these units are easy to install without
removing or disturbing existing equipment. Units are available
for a variety of capacities, speeds and runway beams.
- Chester
Tractor Drives deliver greater productivity with existing
push-type underhung crane bridges or push-type monorail
hoists by offering motorized travel. Designed for capacities
up to 5 tons, Chester Tractor Drives are easy to install
without removing or disturbing existing equipment.
- For underhung
crane bridges the Tractor is designed to accommodate any
make of crane on various tracks. Twin Tractor units can
be used to convert push-type cranes to motorized drive.
The twin Tractor drives are wired into a single control
panel located on one of the Tractors to provide simultaneous
operation.
- For monorail
trolley suspended hoists, the single, powerful motorized
Tractor provides fast horizontal travel while minimizing
worker fatigue. A squirrel cage electric motor and heavy-duty
worm gear reducer drives a urethane drive wheel. The drive
wheel engages the underside of the track, providing positive
travel.
- Units are
available for a variety of capacities, speeds and runway
beams. Units are available with standard controls for
single or dual operation, without controls or with customized
controls. Other options include, two speed, variable speed,
soft starts, motor brakes, various voltages and control
options. Please consult our experts with your specific
application.
Please Click on the Catalog Number to see the Drawing.
(For other speeds and capacities, contact the factory.)
Beam Adjustment Range: Standard unit is adjustable for standard I-beams and flat-flange beams from 3.38'' to 8'' wide. Maximum flange thickness for standard unit is .62''. Minimum curve for standard unit is 36'' radius.
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