CM BEHC2516, BEHC2532, BEHC5032, BEHC0116, BEHC5016 User Manual

Budgit Electric Hoist

Since 1935, Budgit®has led the industry in innovation, quality, and dependability. Our compact,
lightweight, economical hoists are built to withstand the rigors of heavy service and repeated lifting
cycles. Budgit hoists are easy to service, require minimal maintenance, and offer excellent headroom.

Budgit Hoists are designed for H4 duty (300 starts/hour, 30 minutes/hour on time), which meets most
heavy-duty industrial applications. BUDGIT’s range of specifications and features have made it the perfect
solution for thousands of hoists sold in industries such as:

• Automotive Industry • Chemical Plants • Pulp and Paper

• Fabricating shops/ machine shops • Lumber Mills • Marine

• Manufactured Housing Industry • Foundries and Steel Mills • Construction

• Shipping receiving and warehousing • Textile • Plastics

Budgit also offers special hoists for specific industries

Food Handling and Pharmaceutical

Options include clean hoist (no paint) or FDA approved epoxy enamel paint, stainless steel lower block,
hooks and chain and food grade oil for gear transmission.

Corrosion Resistant / Plating Applications

Options include zinc-plated load chain and hooks, zinc-plated or anodized lower block, motor shaft seal
and sealing of electrical joints.

Explosion Proof and Spark Resistant Features

Hoist options allow for use in Class 1, Div. 2, Group C & D applications and Class 2, Div.2, Group F & G
Options include NEMA 7 panel for Class 1, Div. 1 and NEMA 4/12 panel for Class 2, Div. 2, stainless steel load
chain, hook & lower block and intrinsically safe relays.

Precision Handling

Budgit offers a wide range of hoisting speeds to suit your application. Optional 2-speed control (3:1 speed ratio)
or variable frequency control (10:1 speed ratio) will offer precision handling control of loads.

Outdoor Service

Weather resistant options such as zinc–plated load chain, water resistant covers and sealing of electrical joints
make the hoist a good choice for use in outdoor applications.

unsurpassed VALUE with a BUDGIT

Think Safety, Think Budgit

Standard safety features:

• Overload Clutch – prevents and protects operator, hoist and supporting structure from
lifting excessive loads.

• Paddle Type Upper & Lower Limit Switch – Automatically shuts down power to the hoist
preventing lower block from two-blocking into hoist frame.

• Safety Latches – Spring loaded safety latches for both upper and lower hooks.

• Designed To Meet ASME/ANSI B30.16, CSA, NEC electrical codes and is ISO 9001 certified.

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NEW Heavy Duty Motor Brake

AC spring set disc brake for positive braking
action and long life with minimal maintenance.
Easy 1-step adjustment procedure.

Gearing

Totally enclosed, oil-bath
lubricated for long life.

High-Torque, Heavy Duty Hoist Motor

Motors are H4 30-minute rated with class
“F” insulation and include a thermal
actuated switch –(TAS) embedded in the
motor winding for protection

Budgit Electric Hoist Cutaway

Manguard Overload Protection

The Manguard prevents lifting loads beyond the hoist’s load
range, which may damage the hoist or supporting
structure. Optional mechanical load brake is available.

Suspension

Hook suspension permits portability of the hoist while
lug suspension reduces headroom and can be used
with any of our rigid-mount trolleys. New design allows
easy change out of either hook or lug suspension.

Load Sprocket & Chain Guide

Provided with a full floating chain guide that
assures proper engagement of chain on load
sprocket.

Lower Block

Provided with a 360° rotating hook riding on
thrust bearings. As standard, the hook is
provided with a spring-loaded latch.

Push-Button Controls

Standard push-button control station is
contoured for operator comfort allowing
easy one-handed sure grip control and
provided with a weatherproof NEMA-4X
enclosure. The push-button cable is
provided with built-in strain relief to help
prevent cable damage.

Specifications

Capacity Range 1/4 thru 3 tons

Lift 10 feet standard, additional lifts available.

Lifting Speed 5 to 64 FPM

AC Power Supply 115/230 1-60 HZ; 230/460-3-60

reconnectable or 208 and 575-3-60
single voltage

Control Push-button control voltage of

115 volts standard on all models.
24-volt control optional.

Suspension Hook and Lug

Paddle Limit Switch

Paddle upper & lower control limit
switch standard on all hoists.

Hoist Controls

Single speed (standard) or optional two speed and
variable frequency for precision handling is located
under a removable cover for easy access.

Powder Coat Finish

Provides a long lasting durable finish and added
resistance to corrosive environments.

Chain Container

Included as standard for lifts up to 20’.

Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy Housing and Frame

Lightweight & rugged. Housing is precision machined
for accurate gear and bearing alignment.

All hoists are built in compliance to ASME/ANSI
B30.16 standards and NEC electrical codes.
Budgit® electric hoists and motor-driven trolleys
are CSA approved and are ISO9001 certified.

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