Warn Offers AC Hoist in WARN Works Lineup
WARN Works is a new line of power tools, from Warn Industries, designed to meet the needs of consumers as well as trades people in a variety of industries and markets

Clackamas, OR (August 7, 2003) Warn Industries has introduced an AC-powered hoist as part of its new WARN Works family of power tools. The H1000AC hoist rounds out the current line of AC products (three AC winches); WARN Works also includes a line of DC powered winches.

The HC1000AC, with is 1,000 lb. capacity, will meet a variety of lifting needs on the job site, or around the jobsite, shop, barn or home. Use it to load equipment on or off trucks, to lift engines in machine shop, or to hoist building materials at a jobsite.

At the heart of the H1000AC is a powerful 0.6 hp double insulated DC rectified, permanent magnet motor powered by 120 volt 50/60 Hz 1-phase power source; mated to a rugged all metal, three-stage planetary gear train with mechanical and dynamic braking system. Safely features include an integrated load limiter to prevent overload of the unit, and an integrated travel limiter to prevent deadheading a load against the hoist.

A pro-style pendant control unit includes raise, lower and Emergency-stop button functions and connects to the motor with a convenient 12' lead. The H1000AC comes with 25' of 7/35" wire rope and an 8' electrical cord with standard three-pronged plug.

The H1000AC has been design to be portable as well as easily to install on a variety of structures. It has provisions for mounting the unit to a fixed structure or location, can be hung from a structure using load slings, or mounted to trolleys for jib boom and gantry applications.

To ensure that WARN Works products can be used in Europe and Asia-Pacific, models are available that operate on 230 volt 50HZ current.

About Warn Industries
Warn Industries is the world's most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. The company designs, manufacturers and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs. As well, the WARN Commercial (for industrial and military use) and WARN Works (for utilitarian use) brands offer high-performance, quality products for today's hard worker. Warn Industries employs more than 550 people in and around Portland, Ore., and Livonia, Mich. For 50 years, whenever durability and dependability matter most, customers have chosen WARN products. Warn Industries is a Dover Company (NYSE: DOV)

For media inquiries, please contact:
Gary Rubin, PR Manager
503-786-4423
pressinquiry@warn.com

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