SATURN has a strong HISTORY of building CUSTOM Wire Rope Hoists. Whether you are looking for a Hoist; with a special CONFIGURATION, for a special APPLICATION or for a special ENVIRONMENT, SATURN is the preferred vendor.
For reference, please browse some examples of OUR custom work below. For any further information about these hoists or perhaps a NEW project, please call us and get connected with one of our friendly and knowledgeable professionals.
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS
SATURN builds hoists in many configurations. These hoists are specifically engineered to meet the Form, Fit and Function for any given overhead lifting application.
HOIST AND TRACTOR COMBINATIONS
- Tractor OUTPERFORMS Standard Motorized Trolley
- Tractor Negotiates Curves and Inclines Efficiently
- Tractor Acts as a System Brake with Its Inherent Beam Tension
- Tractor Eliminates Nuisance Slipping with its Positive Drive Action
3-TON SEMI-LOW HEADROOM HOIST WITH TRACTOR DRIVE
3-TON TWIN HOOK HOIST WITH TRACTOR DRIVE
6-TON HOIST WITH DRIVE TRACTOR FOR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT
UNDER-RUNNING RAISED HOISTS
- Hoist Frame Raised-Up Between Bridge Girders
- Maximize ALL Overhead Space
- Improve Headroom
- Parallel or Cross Mount
5-TON RAISED DUAL-RAIL HOIST
20-TON RAISED DUAL-RAIL TWIN HOOK HOIST
2-TON RAISED HOIST WITH GIRDERS
SINGLE LINE HOIST
- Longer Lifts over 100 FT
- Faster Speeds over 30 FPM
- Less Any Running Sheaves
TOP RUNNING TROLLEY HOIST
- Reduce Wheel Loads With Dual-Rail Operation
- Save Headroom Running Above Girders
- Single or Double Reeved
- Parallel or Cross Mount
TWIN HOOK, ROTATING HOIST
- Rotate Load 90 Degrees
- Handle Long Loads, Paper Rolls, Etc.
UNDER RUNNING DUAL RAIL HOIST
- Design New or Built-to-Fit Girder Gage
- Reduce Wheel Loads
- Stabilize Trolley
- Parallel or Cross Mount
4-HOOK HOIST
- Very Stable 4-Point Lift
- Trolley or Fixed Suspension
- Handle Wide Loads
- Frames, Container/Oven Lids, Etc.
CROSS MOUNTED HOIST
- Drum Perpendicular to Rail(S)
- Monorail or Dual Rail Suspensions
- Up to 3-Ton Capacity
WHIP STYLE HOIST
- Isolates the Hook/Load Away From Main Hoist Drive and Controls
BUILT UP BASE MOUNTED HOIST
- Design to Suit
- Single or Twin Hook Designs
- Handles Heavy Loads; Dam Gates, Etc.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
SATURN builds Car Shaker Hoists, Bucket Hoists and Magnet Style Hoists. These H4 Duty Worm Gear Style Hoists are uniquely designed to HOLD and POWER Lower Material Handling Devices.
CAR SHAKER HOIST
- Heavy Service (H4 Duty)
- Rated for 15,000 LBS.
- Built to FIT Shaker
BUCKET HOIST
- Heavy Service (H4 Duty)
- Built To Fit Bucket
- Open/Close & Lifting Drums (Most Common)
- Under Running Dual Rail (Most Common)
MAGNET HOIST
- Heavy Service (H4 Duty)
- Built to Fit Magnet
- Power Cord Reels Optional
- Monorail, Dual Rail or Top Running
SATURN offers a handful of SPECIAL Hoist FEATURES intended to make your hoist more robust, more efficient and safe. These features ultimately save money as parts last longer and the potential for downtime is greatly minimized. Work Safely, Be Efficient and Protect your Investment.
ROPE GUIDE SYSTEM
- Heavy Duty BRONZE Rope Guide on Machined Steel Slide
- Drum Deep Grooved At 100% Depth Of Cable
- Keeps Cable Running In Its Proper Groove
- Allows For Moderate Side Pulling
- Handles Slack Cable Conditions
- Fits 1 to 6 Ton Single Reeved Hoists (Only)
OIL SHEAR BRAKE
- Heavy Service
- H4-H4+ Duty
- High Cycles
- Low Maintenance
DRUM BRAKE
- Secondary Braking
- Drum/Output Shaft
SLACK CABLE LIMIT SWITCH
- Control Unfavorable Slack Conditions
GEAR TYPE LIMIT SWITCH
- Set Upper & Lower Limits
TROLLEY TRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH
- Set Trolley Ends Limits
OVERLOAD DEVICES
- Set At 115% Capacity
- Various Types/Monitor
- Frame Deflection
- Load Cable Stretch
- Load Pin Strain
BUMPER
- Soft Stop
- SP Ring/Rubber
ENCODER
- Automated Operations
- Precise Positioning
DRUM PRESSURE ROLLER
- Keeps Cables Seated
WARNING DEVICES
- Flashing Light
- Horn