August 16, 2005 - With integrated variable frequency drive controllers, Leo Series allows for safe lifting of fragile materials. Leo XXL offers max lifting capacity of 2,000 lb and can travel up to 225 ft high. Hoists can be attached to I-beams using adjustable trolleys and can be equipped with motorized trolleys to provide horizontal movement. Units include push button pendant, upper limit switch, soft start and stop, fail-safe brakes, and non-rotating cable to keep loads from spinning.
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Beta Max Offers the Leo Series of Portable Hoists for Industrial Glass Hoisting Applications
New Variable Frequency Drives Allow for Safer Lifting
Beta Max Inc., a leading provider of affordable material lifting solutions, offers its Leo Series of portable hoists for industrial glass hoisting applications. Featuring integrated Variable Frequency Drive Controllers, the Leo Series, which includes the Leo and the Leo XXL, offers contractors, builders and masons an easier and safer method for lifting fragile materials found in the glass industry.
Soft start and stop capabilities make the hoists perfect for the maneuvering of easily breakable products and operators are able to lift glass panes in finite increments and set them down delicately without the fear of causing damage.
The Leo XXL has a maximum lifting capacity of 2000 lbs. and can travel up to 225 feet high. The hoists can be easily attached to existing I-Beams using adjustable trolleys and can be equipped with motorized trolleys to provide horizontal as well as vertical movement.
To ensure optimum safety, the Leo hoists are equipped with a push button pendant and upper limit switch, enabling secure and easy up and down movement. The hoists also feature fail-safe brakes to hold the load securely when the hoist is not lifting or lowering material.
Additionally, the Leo hoists include a sturdy electrical controller with an overloading sensing device to protect the motor from damage caused by overwork or poor power supply.
Beta Max Hoists contain a non-rotating cable to help keep loads from spinning while lifting and lowering. All Beta Max Hoists Systems meet or exceed UL, CSA, & OSHA specifications.
About Beta Max
Beta Max Inc., of Melbourne, Florida, has been providing the construction and restoration industries with alternate methods for lifting building materials for over 20 years. For more information on the Portable Hoist with VFD, contact Beta Max Inc., P.O. Box 2750, Melbourne, FL 32902-2750. Call: 800-233-5112 or fax: 321-768-9517. Visit Beta Max Inc. on the World Wide Web at http://www.betamaxhoist.com
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Phone: 617-367-0100 ext 155 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: Beta Max, Inc. Address: 1720 Main St., N.E. City: Palm Bay State: FL ZIP: 32905 Country: USA Phone: 800-233-5112 FAX: 321-768-9517 http://www.betamaxhoist.com
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