Description
Lift heavy industrial assemblies with Atlas Lifting and Rigging ACH overload-protected chain control when 20 tons and a 15-foot lift are required. Heavy-rigging crews gain vertical positioning during plant overhauls, bridge work, and machinery installation, but will the supporting beam carry the complete suspended system? Its powder-coated steel body, sintered brake, rotating hooks, blue grease, and overload feature provide controlled chain lifting within the confirmed rating.
The ACH-200-15-OP belongs to Atlas’s high-capacity chain-hoist range and is listed with a 20-ton rating, 15-foot lift, 44,000-lb maximum load, orange finish, steel construction, and ASTM B30.21 compliance. Product-family features include high-strength side plates, premium powder coating, sintered braking, high-performance blue grease, and 360-degree hook rotation. Current dimensions, weight, chain arrangement, and exact package contents should be verified from the nameplate and manual.
Features of Atlas ACH
Bridge fabrication, power-plant maintenance, structural installation, and heavy machinery relocation demand a chain hoist with substantial load-control capability. Qualified riggers can apply this ACH configuration after checking the support beam, hooks, chain, load balance, and working load limit.
- 20-ton capacity handles compatible industrial machinery and structural assemblies.
- 44,000-lb maximum load is identified in published product information.
- 15-foot lift reaches elevated equipment bays and structural work zones.
- All-steel construction supports the hoist body in demanding environments.
- Premium powder-coated finish helps protect exterior surfaces during field exposure.
- Sintered braking supports controlled holding and lowering under documented conditions.
- 360-degree hook rotation helps align connection hardware with the load path.
Load Test Brake Control
No independent proof-load certificate, brake-holding measurement, chain elongation test, hook-throat measurement, headroom value, or field telemetry was supplied. Do not present 44,000 lbs as a proof load or ultimate strength value. Uneven anchoring, side loading, shock loading, corrosion, and poor hook engagement can overload the chain, brake, hooks, and supporting structure.
Rigging Limits Service
The 15-foot lift, overload protection, sintered brake, rotating hooks, powder-coated steel body, and high-strength side plates support heavy industrial lifting. This chain hoist is not verified for personnel lifting, side-loaded hooks, shock loading, operation beyond the nameplate, or loads suspended over personnel.
- Inspect chain links, hooks, latches, brake components, side plates, and anchor hardware.
- Confirm load balance, support structure, hook seating, and overhead clearance before lifting.
- Use approved lubricant and remove the hoist after abnormal brake or chain behavior.
Warranty Compliance Contents
Atlas product-family information lists a 3-Year Limited Warranty and ASTM B30.21 compliance. Package contents should be confirmed because available data identifies the hoist without a complete accessory manifest. Verify current warranty terms, 15-foot chain, hooks, latches, operator manual, inspection certificate, and applicable OSHA requirements before service.