Tucson, Arizona
Today, ARM Aerospace, LLC announced the introduction of
its new and improved
Aero-Lift aircraft storage hoist. Aero-Lift is a highly-engineered
lift system that maximizes
hangar space by allowing customers to store an aircraft above
the hangar floor.
Aero-Lift can safely and efficiently lift over 98% of all
single engine, piston driven
General Aviation aircraft. Marty Kolonel, who purchased the
Arm Aerospace Company
in February of 2008, says “Although I am not an engineer,
I am fascinated with the
ingenuity of the Aero-Lift concept because it has so much
flexibility and is easily adapted
to a wide range of aircraft.”
The new lift features a Harrington Hoist design replacing
the previous jackscrew design,
which while reliable, requires installation adjustment, frequent
greasing and occasional
parts replacement. Kito/Harrington is the largest producer
of chain and wire rope hoists
globally and is very well known as a provider of innovative,
high quality crane and
hoist products. Kolonel is excited about the new design,
saying, “Aero-Lift engineers
responded to customer requests to develop a new, simpler
lift concept which retains
the equities of our proven design, but provides easier installation,
operation and
maintenance. The new hoist installs in minutes, is grease
free due to oil bath gearing,
requires less ongoing maintenance and features a fail-safe,
patented pull rotor self
adjusting brake system for added safety.”
The Aero-Lift provides opportunities for private hangar
renters, owners, FBOs, flight
schools, paint shops and maintenance facilities to maximize
hangar space, save money
and gain easy access to aircraft, including unfettered access
to the underside for maintenance
and painting. “With Aero-Lift, your aircraft goes up, not
out,” commented Kolonel.
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