Tractel's Mechanical Hoists

The SCAFOR and TU17 Models

TIRFOR TU17

The TIRFOR TU17 is Swing Staging's most popular mechanical man-riding hoist. Produced by Tractel, the TU17 is a multipurpose manually operated wire rope lever hoist. It works by pulling directly on the rope with two pairs of jaws exerting a grip on the rope in proportion to the load lifted or pulled. Any length of rope may be used and operation is under the control of the user. Movement is controlled to the last millimeter and the equipment can be carried and operated by one man.

Some of the advantages of using a TIRFOR machine include:

• Ease of handling and operation
• Any height of lift or length of pull
• Precise operation
• Operation in any direction

SCAFOR

The SCAFOR is a traction hoist using wire rope which passes through the machine without being coiled on a drum. The SCAFOR has three primary advantages. It provides constant effort on the operating handles whatever the height of lift, unlimited height of lift, and long operating life of the wire rope. The SCAFOR is lightweight and compact, easy to test and maintain and the effort to be applied on each handle is particularly low. The traction mechanism of the SCAFOR exerts a grip on the rope which is proportional to the load being lifted.

The SCAFOR model 408 is UL classified and conforms to the existing OSHA regulations.

There is an integrated set of wire rope clamping jaws that prevents any downward movement while allowing upwards operation. It has to be held open manually during downwards operation.

The SCAFOR model 408 is designed for mounting on light suspended platforms with two hoists or for bosun's chairs.

Specifications:

• SCAFOR model 408
• Rated load: 880 lbs.
• Effort on each handle for load of 500 lbs (upwards): 14 lbs.
• Weight of unit without rope: 24 lbs.
• Rope travel for one complete cycle: 3"
• Diameter of lifting rope: 5/16"
• Minimum breaking strength of wire rope: 10,000 lbs.

For more information on Tractel's mechanical hoists, you can visit Tractel's site or call and speak with a Swing Staging sales representative.