What hoist assemblies does Upton offer for salt bath lines?
Upton offers two automatic hoist types. MightyMatic bridgecrane hoists transfer large loads from heated stations to quench baths, with a HeatSaver enclosure that contains the workload during quench transfer and slows part cooling, plus an optional service hoist for maintenance. MasterMatic sidearm hoists are designed for lighter loads and use a rack-and-pinion drive. All use inverter-duty motors for ramped travel speeds and soft starts and stops, and can be paired with customized PLC programming. Tell us which processes the line needs to run, your part sizes and load weights, and your target throughput.
Enlarge photoUpton hoists use inverter-duty motors for ramped travel speeds and soft starts and stops. They can be paired with customized PLC programming as part of an automated thermal process system.
MightyMatic Hoist with HeatSaver Assembly
MightyMatic bridgecrane hoists transfer large loads from heated stations to quench baths. The HeatSaver is a stainless-steel-lined, insulated enclosure mounted on the hoist. It contains the heated workload during quench transfer and slows part cooling, extending the time available before quenching.
Optional Service Hoists
MightyMatic hoists can include an optional service hoist for system maintenance. The electric chain hoist uses a motorized trolley with two-axis travel along the main hoist structure. A pedestal console controls the service hoist and can be stored during system operation.
MasterMatic Side Arm Hoists
The Upton MasterMatic sidearm hoist is designed for lighter loads and uses a rack-and-pinion drive with inverter-duty motors.
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Watch Bridgecrane Hoist System on YouTubeReel 01 Bridgecrane Hoist System
A yellow bridgecrane hoist carriage hangs from overhead steel, shown close up as it moves above equipment on the floor below.
Watch Bridgecrane Hoist Transfer on YouTubeReel 02 Bridgecrane Hoist Transfer
A yellow bridgecrane hoist carriage travels along an overhead rail above a furnace, with yellow cable festoons trailing alongside it.
Watch Bridgecrane Hoist Travel on YouTubeReel 03 Bridgecrane Hoist Travel
A yellow bridgecrane hoist carriage and its cross arms travel overhead in a shop while people stand near a gray tank with a control screen.
Watch Sidearm Hoist System on YouTubeReel 04 Sidearm Hoist System
A camera pans along a line of tanks and furnaces while a yellow sidearm hoist and its swing arm move along the overhead rail.
Watch Sidearm Hoist Transfer on YouTubeReel 05 Sidearm Hoist Transfer
A yellow sidearm hoist carries a horizontal frame along overhead rails inside a high-bay shop, with its vertical mast and cable reels behind.
Watch Service Hoist Engagement on YouTubeReel 06 Service Hoist Engagement
A yellow service hoist mast on a track moves back and forth beside a second yellow mast above gray tank equipment.
Watch Service Hoist Travel on YouTubeReel 07 Service Hoist Travel
A yellow service hoist travels along an overhead track above gray tanks while a worker with a handheld pendant controller watches.