The Yale CPA/VFT ATEX combines a heavy-duty pneumatic chain hoist with an integrated air-powered traversing trolley, delivering full overhead crane functionality from a single ATEX-certified unit across capacities from 2000 kg to 10000 kg. All functions — lift, lower and trolley traverse — are pendant-controlled from a single station, enabling fast, single-operator load handling in Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas, with 100% duty rating and unlimited motor starts.
Key Features
- Powered air-driven trolley — Single pendant controls lift, lower and traverse — fast single-operator load movement.
- Full overhead crane functionality — Both hoisting and lateral travel powered from one ATEX-certified unit.
- 100% duty with unlimited starts — Designed for high-cycle continuous-duty industrial use.
- All other CPA ATEX benefits — Rotating piston motor, spring pressure brake, planetary gearbox, low noise silencer.
- Adjustable traverse speed — Pressure regulator on trolley air supply allows fine speed control for precise positioning.
- Modular three-component design — Easy and economical servicing — components serviceable independently.
- Contamination resistant — Suitable for chemical, offshore and process environments.
- ATEX Zone 1 / Zone 21 certified — Basic classification — Declaration of Conformity and CE marking supplied.
Technical Specifications
| Item # |
Description |
Capacity (kg) |
Lift (m) |
ATEX Class |
| N08505017 |
CPA/VFT ATEX 20-8 2t/1 |
2000 |
3 |
Basic |
| N08505018 |
CPA/VFT ATEX 30-6 3t/1 |
3000 |
3 |
Basic |
| N08505020 |
CPA/VFT ATEX 50-3 5t/2 |
5000 |
3 |
Basic |
| 192069182 |
CPA/VFT ATEX 60-3 6t/2 |
6000 |
3 |
Basic |
| N08505021 |
CPA/VFT ATEX 75-2 7.5t/3 |
7500 |
3 |
Basic |
| N08505022 |
CPA/VFT ATEX 100-3 10t/4 |
10000 |
3 |
Basic |
Working air pressure: 4–6 bar. All variants 109-day lead time. Trolley traversing speed adjustable via pressure regulator on the trolley air supply circuit.
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU | Zone 1 & Zone 21 | Basic Classification
Certified to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU for use in Zone 1 (explosive gas atmospheres) and Zone 21 (explosive dust atmospheres). Supplied with EC Declaration of Conformity and CE marking. Basic ATEX category for surface industries.
Suitable Applications
Heavy-cycle production lines in chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical plants; offshore production decks; refineries and process facilities where powered lifting and powered lateral travel are both required from a single pendant operator in a Zone 1 or Zone 21 environment.
Air hoists suit high duty cycles and areas where electrical equipment is unsuitable. For occasional work the manual hand chain hoist range is simpler.
How to Use the CPA ATEX Air Driven Trolley
- Verify the air supply is clean, dry and regulated to 4–6 bar before connection.
- Connect the air supply hose to the hoist inlet and check for leaks.
- Test the pendant controls for lift, lower and (where fitted) traverse operation.
- Attach the load hook centrally with the safety latch closed.
- Operate via the pendant using smooth control inputs.
- Isolate the air supply when the hoist is not in use.
Warning:
Always isolate and exhaust the air supply before any maintenance. Verify beam end-stops are correctly installed before operation — the powered trolley can travel rapidly and must not be allowed to overrun.
Safety Information
- Confirm the ATEX zone classification of the work area matches the equipment certification before use.
- Never exceed the rated working load limit displayed on the equipment.
- Never use equipment that shows visible damage, wear or deformation.
- Keep all personnel clear of the lifted load at all times.
- Do not modify, repair or substitute components other than as specified by the manufacturer.
- Ensure the operator is trained, competent and authorised for ATEX lifting operations.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspect before each use — focus on all load-bearing components, welds, hooks, safety latches, chain, rope and pendant controls. Thorough examination under LOLER 1998 is required at intervals not exceeding 6 months by a competent person. Replacement parts must be genuine manufacturer items to maintain certification. Records of all inspections must be retained for the life of the equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why choose VFT over VTG?
VFT delivers powered trolley traversing from the same pendant that operates the hoist — faster, less operator effort, and one-handed control for the full overhead crane function. Choose VFT for high-cycle production work where the load is moved laterally many times per shift. VTG is the better choice where lateral movement is occasional and a lower price point matters.
Q: Can the trolley traversing speed be adjusted?
Yes. Traversing speed is controlled via a pressure regulator fitted on the trolley air supply circuit. Fine adjustment is possible to suit application requirements.
Q: Is the VFT more expensive than the VTG?
Yes — VFT carries a price premium over the equivalent VTG variant, reflecting the air-drive mechanism on the trolley and the additional pendant circuit.
