Designed for demanding industrial lifting applications, the Ingersoll Rand 7792A-2C20-C16U ARO Series Air Chain Hoist delivers a 4,400 lb (2 Metric Ton) lifting capacity with a 20 ft lift and 16 ft Pendent drop. Powered by compressed air, this pneumatic chain hoist is engineered for reliable overhead material handling in manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, assembly operations, and industrial production environments where continuous-duty performance and precise load positioning are essential.
Built on the proven ARO 7792A platform, this configuration features Pendent Control, steel snap hooks, and a canvas chain container for organized chain storage during operation. A self-cooling rotary air motor, compact planetary gear transmission, and spring-applied, air-released automatic disc brake work together to provide dependable lifting performance while securely holding suspended loads whenever the air supply is interrupted.
Type: Air Chain Hoist | Series: ARO 7792A Series | Model: 7792A-2C20-C16U | SKU: 7792A-2C20-C16U | Capacity: 4,400 lb (2 Metric Ton) | Lift: 20 ft | Pendent Drop: 16 ft | Control Type: Pendent Control | Top Suspension: Steel Snap Hook | Bottom Suspension: Steel Snap Hook | Chain Container: Canvas | Chain Falls: 2 | Rated Lift Speed: 13 ft/min (4.0 m/min) | No Load Lift Speed: 20 ft/min (6.1 m/min) | Rated Lowering Speed: 30 ft/min (9.1 m/min) | No Load Lowering Speed: 18 ft/min (5.5 m/min) | Hook Mount Headroom: 22.4 in (569 mm) | Trolley Mount Headroom: 18.5 in (470 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:
- 4,400 lb (2 metric ton) lifting capacity for demanding industrial overhead material handling.
- 20 ft lift provides extended vertical travel for high-reach lifting applications.
- 16 ft Pendent drop allows convenient floor-level operation.
- Pendent Control enables smooth, accurate lifting and lowering of suspended loads.
- Factory-installed canvas chain container keeps excess load chain organized during operation.
- Steel snap hooks provide secure upper suspension and lower load attachment.
- Two-fall load chain configuration delivers the required lifting capacity for heavier loads.
- Planetary gear transmission provides dependable power transfer and smooth lifting performance.
- Spring-applied, air-released automatic disc brake securely holds suspended loads whenever the air supply is interrupted.
- 100% duty cycle supports continuous industrial operation.
Made in USA: 
Applications:
- Manufacturing facilities.
- Heavy assembly operations.
- Industrial maintenance departments.
- Machine shops and fabrication facilities.
- Overhead lifting applications requiring 2-ton capacity with precise Pendent Control.
FAQs:
- Q: What is the lifting capacity of this hoist?
A: This model is rated to lift 4,400 lb (2 metric tons). - Q: What lift height and Pendent drop does this configuration provide?
A: This hoist includes a 20 ft lift and a 16 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 7792A Series utilizes a two-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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