Designed for demanding industrial lifting applications, the Ingersoll Rand 7790A-2C16-C10U ARO Series Air Chain Hoist delivers a 2,200 lb (1 Metric Ton) lifting capacity with a 16 ft lift and 10 ft Pendent drop. Powered by compressed air, this pneumatic chain hoist is ideal for manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, assembly operations, and industrial production environments where dependable lifting performance and accurate load positioning are required.
Built on the proven ARO 7790A platform, this configuration features Pendent Control, steel snap hooks, and a canvas chain container for convenient chain management. A self-cooling rotary air motor, compact planetary gear transmission, and spring-applied, air-released automatic disc brake work together to provide smooth operation while securely holding suspended loads whenever the air supply is interrupted.
Type: Air Chain Hoist | Series: ARO 7790A Series | Model: 7790A-2C16-C10U | SKU: 7790A-2C16-C10U | Capacity: 2,200 lb (1 Metric Ton) | Lift: 16 ft | Pendent Drop: 10 ft | Control Type: Pendent Control | Top Suspension: Steel Snap Hook | Bottom Suspension: Steel Snap Hook | Chain Container: Canvas | Chain Falls: 1 | Rated Lift Speed: 26 ft/min (7.9 m/min) | No Load Lift Speed: 37 ft/min (11.3 m/min) | Rated Lowering Speed: 44 ft/min (13.4 m/min) | No Load Lowering Speed: 31 ft/min (9.5 m/min) | Hook Mount Headroom: 18.9 in (480.1 mm) | Trolley Mount Headroom: 15 in (381 mm) | Chain Size: 0.312 x 0.858 in | Chain Weight: 0.9 lb/ft (0.4 kg/ft) | Working Pressure: 70–100 PSI (5–7 bar) | Air Consumption @ Rated Load: 70 CFM (1.98 m³/min) | Air Inlet: 1/2 in NPT | Sound Level: 85 dBA
Features:
- 2,200 lb (1 metric ton) lifting capacity for dependable industrial overhead lifting.
- 16 ft lift provides extended vertical travel for production and maintenance applications.
- 10 ft Pendent drop allows comfortable operation from floor level.
- Pendent Control enables smooth, accurate lifting and lowering.
- Factory-installed canvas chain container keeps excess load chain organized during operation.
- Steel snap hooks provide secure upper suspension and lower load attachment.
- Single-fall load chain design minimizes headroom while maintaining efficient lifting performance.
- Planetary gear transmission delivers dependable power transfer and smooth operation.
- Spring-applied, air-released automatic disc brake securely holds suspended loads whenever the air supply is interrupted.
- 100% duty cycle supports continuous industrial service.
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Applications:
- Manufacturing facilities.
- Assembly and production operations.
- Industrial maintenance departments.
- Machine shops and fabrication facilities.
- General overhead lifting applications requiring 1-ton capacity with Pendent Control.
FAQs:
- Q: What is the lifting capacity of this hoist?
A: This model is rated for 2,200 lb (1 metric ton). - Q: What lift height and Pendent drop does this configuration provide?
A: This hoist includes a 16 ft lift and a 10 ft Pendent drop. - Q: What does the "U" suffix indicate?
A: The "U" suffix designates a factory-installed canvas chain container. - Q: How many chain falls does this hoist use?
A: The 7790A Series utilizes a single-fall load chain configuration. - Q: What operating air pressure is recommended?
A: Operate the hoist using clean, dry compressed air between 70 and 100 PSI (5–7 bar).

| SKU | Capacity | Hook Mount Headroom |
Trolley Mount Headroom |
Lifting Speed | Lowering Speed | Chain Size |
Chain Weight (per foot of lift) |
Net Weight w/10 ft of lift |
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| lb | metric tons |
# Falls | in | mm | in | mm | Rated Load | No Load | Rated Load | No Load | lb | kg | lb | kg | ||||||
| ft/min | m/min | ft/min | m/min | ft/min | m/min | ft/min | m/min | |||||||||||||
| 7770E | 275 | 0.125 | 1 | 17 | 431.8 | 16.9 | 429.3 | 110 | 33.5 | 192 | 58.5 | 275 | 83.8 | 159 | 48.5 | 0.25 x 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 41 | 18.6 |
| 7718E | 550 | 0.25 | 1 | 17 | 431.8 | 16.9 | 429.3 | 82 | 25 | 184 | 56.1 | 224 | 68.3 | 153 | 46.6 | 0.25 x 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 41 | 18.6 |
| 7756E | 1,100 | 0.50 | 1 | 17 | 431.8 | 16.9 | 429.3 | 41 | 12.5 | 72 | 22 | 112 | 34.1 | 60 | 18.3 | 0.25 x 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 41 | 18.6 |
| 7776E | 2,200 | 1 | 2 | 21.7 | 551.2 | 20.5 | 520.7 | 21 | 6.4 | 36 | 11 | 56 | 17.1 | 30 | 9.1 | 0.25 x 0.75 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 53 | 24 |
| 7790A | 2,200 | 1 | 1 | 18.9 | 480.1 | 15 | 381 | 26 | 7.9 | 37 | 11.3 | 44 | 13.4 | 31 | 9.5 | 0.312 x 0.858 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 62 | 28.1 |
| 7792A | 4,400 | 2 | 2 | 22.4 | 569 | 18 | 457.2 | 12 | 3.7 | 20 | 6.1 | 24 | 7.3 | 17 | 5.2 | 0.312 x 0.858 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 81 | 36.7 |
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