Yale ERGO 360 UT Ratchet Lever Hoist with Automatic Safety Gear ? High-Safety Lever Hoist for Overhead Line & Industrial Use – 1.5t?9t WLL

Description

The Yale ERGO 360? UT Ratchet Lever Hoist represents the next evolution in manual hoisting safety and ergonomics. Designed for professional users operating in high-risk environments, particularly overhead line construction and outdoor infrastructure work, the ERGO 360 UT integrates Yale?s revolutionary crank-handle technology with a patent-pending automatically acting safety gear.

This unique safety system continuously monitors load movement without any user activation. In the event of a failure of the load pressure brake or if the load speed exceeds 0.5 m/s, the safety gear engages instantly, safely absorbing the load and preventing sudden drops. Crucially, the device remains in a safe condition even if internal components are affected by corrosion, dirt or mechanical wear, providing an additional layer of redundancy beyond conventional lever hoists.

The ERGO 360 UT fully complies with EN 1808 (Section 8.9.2) for suspended access equipment and has been developed in cooperation with BGHM and BG ETEM. Independent industry statements confirm that the integrated safety gear can eliminate the need for additional organisational safety measures such as parallel devices or secondary chain stoppers in many applications.

Beyond safety, the ERGO 360 UT delivers outstanding operational efficiency. The patented retractable crank handle allows a full 360ø working range, enabling operators to work up to 12 times faster while requiring up to 30% less pull force compared to traditional ratchet lever hoists. This dramatically reduces fatigue and improves productivity, especially during repetitive lifting or pulling tasks.

The hoist features a lightweight yet robust aluminium housing, optimised for outdoor use with drainage holes on all sides to prevent water accumulation. External components such as the chain guide and stripper are zinc-plated, while critical internal parts are protected with MKS zinc flake coating, delivering excellent long-term corrosion resistance in harsh weather conditions.

A covered load pressure brake ensures precise load control, while the free chaining device allows quick positioning of the unloaded chain in both directions. A highly visible direction indicator window clearly displays lifting, lowering or neutral mode, improving operational clarity and safety on site.

Rotatable forged top and bottom hooks with safety latches provide secure load attachment, and optional accessories such as the YKST chain stop or KKL chain claw are available where required by national regulations or when loads remain unattended for extended periods.

With capacities from 1.5 tonnes to 9 tonnes, the Yale ERGO 360 UT is the ideal solution for professionals who demand maximum safety, reliability and efficiency in critical lifting operations.

Safety / User Instructions
Always operate within the stated Working Load Limit (WLL).
Inspect the hoist, chain and hooks before each use.
Ensure the selector lever is fully locked before operation.
Never bypass or disable the integrated safety gear.
Do not use the hoist for lifting or supporting personnel.
Follow UK lifting regulations and site-specific safety procedures.