Description
Lift heavy machinery with Atlas Lifting and Rigging ACH components using the listed 1-1/2-ton capacity, 3,300-lb maximum load, and 20-foot lift. Experienced riggers gain extended manual chain travel during plant maintenance, equipment installation, and structural work, but can this hoist operate safely when anchor strength and load alignment are uncertain? Its all-steel construction, powder-coated finish, sintered brake, and rotating hooks support controlled industrial lifting within the verified working load limit.
Model ACH-015-20 lists a 20-foot maximum lift, 34.39-lb assembled weight, 7.17-inch depth, 6.7-inch width, 14.76-inch height, orange steel construction, and ASTM B30.21 compliance. The hoist uses premium blue grease, a sintered braking system, 360-degree hook rotation, high-strength side plates, black phosphate chain, and a cast-steel latch. Published fields show 3,000 lbs capacity and 3,300 lbs maximum load, so confirm the current nameplate before lifting.
Features of Atlas ACH Hoist
Industrial maintenance, construction rigging, machinery relocation, and fabrication work require a manual chain hoist with long vertical reach. Trained operators can use this 1-1/2-ton hoist when the supporting structure, hooks, chain, load path, and marked capacity are verified before operation.
- 1-1/2-ton listed capacity supports compatible machinery and structural components.
- 3,300-lb maximum load appears in the product title and specification fields.
- 20-foot lift height reaches elevated equipment bays and extended rigging points.
- All-steel construction supports the hoist body in demanding industrial environments.
- Premium powder-coated finish helps protect exterior surfaces during shop and field exposure.
- Sintered braking supports controlled load holding and lowering under documented conditions.
- 360-degree hook rotation helps align rigging connections with the load path.
- Black phosphate chain and cast-steel latch provide the listed connection hardware.
Load Test Capacity Control
No independent proof-load result, brake-holding measurement, chain elongation test, hook-throat measurement, headroom value, or field telemetry was supplied. Do not treat 3,000 or 3,300 lbs as a proof load or breaking strength. Confirm the nameplate and manufacturer documentation. Shock loading, side loading, corrosion, uneven anchoring, and poor hook engagement can compromise the chain hoist and supporting structure.
Rigging Limits Service
The 20-foot chain, steel housing, sintered brake, rotating hooks, blue grease, and cast-steel latch support controlled industrial lifting. This chain hoist is not verified for personnel lifting, side-loaded hooks, shock loading, operation above the confirmed capacity, or suspended loads over personnel.
- Inspect the chain for stretch, twisting, corrosion, cracks, gouges, and damaged links.
- Check hooks, latches, brake components, side plates, hand chain, and anchor connections.
- Apply approved lubricant and test brake holding according to the operator manual.
Warranty Compliance Contents
The product listing states a 3-Year Limited Warranty and ASTM B30.21 compliance. Package contents identify the hoist, while chain configuration and documentation should be confirmed. Verify current warranty terms, nameplate capacity, operator manual, inspection certificate, 20-foot chain, hooks, latches, and applicable OSHA requirements before commercial service.