Spiralift Catalog 2004-2007

ND6
HD9
ND9
ND18
Innovations that last…

Groupe PACO inc.
Established in 1960 and now located in Saint-Hubert (a suburb of Montreal, Canada), Paco has, since its
inception, specialized in the development of high-tech electromechanical equipment. Research and
Development (R&D) has always been at the heart of Paco’s success. The company’s main strength lies in its
ability to apply its inventions to machinery. Paco has patented multiple inventions and continues to innovate in
an ever-growing range of products.
Spiralifts … innovations that last !
Beside its durability, its precision and its incredible lifting capacity, the most striking characteristic of any Spiralift is
its compact height. The Spiralift, which is simple to install and operate, can be mounted easily on any sturdy,
load-bearing base with no requirement for free space underneath.
The Spiralift employs a coiled, flexible flat steel spring that expands with the insertion of a thin vertically oriented
spiral steel band. The result is a fully adjustable column formed of continuously integrated “I”-shaped sections. Its
stainless steel on stainless steel construction provides a long lifetime of trouble-free operations with minimal
maintenance.
Because the Spiralift is not hydraulic, it does not require a pump room or fluids that can leak or contract. It is
therefore not influenced by temperature and is completely stable. It is supremely quiet and can be used at any
time under the most noise-sensitive circumstances.
Spiralift units can be easily configured in modular designs to suit any platform geometry and building architecture.
Multiple units can be linked to the same drive train and be fully synchronized. They require modest power and
maintenance, yet provide substantial lift capacity.
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April 4, 2007
CONTENTS
SPIRALIFT ND6 3
SPIRALIFT HD9 7
SPIRALIFT ND9 11
SPIRALIFT ND18 15
APPLICATIONS 19
GENERAL INFORMATION 21
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ND6
The smallest Spiralift model is designed for lighter
and shorter lifting requirements. This newest addition
to the family provides increased flexibility and
versatility in tight spaces.
This ND6 comes with an integrated worm drive,

which allows for direct coupling with either a motor or
drive shaft without the use of chains or belts. The
ND6 allows for reduced noise, lower cost, a
simplified drive arrangement and quicker installation.
Because of its single-part configuration, the ND6
model is considered maintenance-free. It is built to
run until replacement is required at the end of its
useful lifespan.
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS – ND6

Column diameter 6 in 152 mm
Maximum lifting capacity 5,500 lb 2500 daN
Max static capacity 8,000 lb 3550 daN

**
Maximum lifting speed 23 ft/min 7 m/min
Maximum continuous torque 272 lb.in 30.7 Nm
Maximum peak torque 544 lb.in 61.5 Nm
Maximum overhung on input 55 lb 25 daN
Maximum misalignment 1.5˚ 1.5˚
Lift travel per revolution (pitch) 1.293 in 32.8 mm
Available worm ratios, R 32.50 16.25 10.83 8.17 32.50 16.25 10.83 8.17
Input torque to lift 1750daN, Tm* 46.8 lb/in 78 lb/in 113 lb/in 146 lb/in 5.23 Nm 8.7 Nm 12.59 Nm 16.29 Nm
*
Total system efficiency, E 52.3% 63% 65% 66.8% 52.3% 63% 65% 66.8%
Base and housing material Aluminum Aluminum
Column material (bands) Stainless steel 301 Stainless steel 301
Lifting speed Motor RPM x 1/R x 0.1078 (ft/min) Motor RPM x 1/R x 0.0328 (m/min)
Power required to lift load Load (lb) x speed (ft/min) Load (kg) x Speed (m/min)
33,000 x E (hp) 6133 x E (kW)
Lifting input torque Lifting load (lbs) x Tm / 4000 Lifting load (daN) x Tm / 1750
Note * - ND6 AB (with internal brake) modify values with : Tm x 2.67 & E x 0.37
Note ** Speed ramps are required with speeds above 3.3 ft/min (1 m/min) – contact us for more details.
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DIMENSIONS – ND6
DIMENSIONS IMPERIAL UNITS METRIC UNITS

See drawing ND6-2.5 ND6-4 ND6-7 ND6-11.5 ND6-2.5 ND6-4 ND6-7 ND6-11.5
next page
Total travel 2.5 ft 4 ft 7 ft 11.5 ft 0,76 m 1,22 m 2,13 m 3,50 m
Oil (0w30 synth.) 1.25 L 1,75 L 2,75L 4.75 L 1,25 L 1,75 L 2,75 L 4,75 L
Mass (empty) 70 lbs 77 lbs 91 lbs 155 lbs 32 kg 35 kg 42 kg 71 kg
A 6 3/8 in 6 3/8 in 6 3/8 in 7 1/16 in 161 mm 161 mm 161 mm 218 mm
B* 7 13/16in 7 13/16in 7 13/16in 8 1/2 in 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 8 3/8
C* 2 11/16in 3 13/16in 6 11/16in 11 5/8in 69 mm 97 mm 170 mm 296 mm
D (closed height) 8 5/8 in 10 in 12 ¾ in 17 ¾ in 220 mm 250 mm 325 mm 450 mm
E (shaft length) 1 9/16 in 40 mm
F (shaft diameter) ¾ in 19 mm (please specify)
Key ¼ x ¼ x 1 ½ in 6 x 6 x 40 mm (please specify)

* Dimensions B and C will vary with the load. Drive using universal joints if possible.
UNDERTRAVEL NOTE :
THE SPIRALIFT CLOSED HEIGHT “D” SHOWN

ABOVE INCLUDES A MINIMUM UNDERTRAVEL OF
1 INCHES (25 mm). CONTACT US IF YOU NEED A
DIFFERENT UNDERTRAVEL. ALSO, YOU MUST
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE BRAKING
DISTANCE OF THE LIFT IS SMALLER THAN THE
UNDERTRAVEL AVAILABLE TO AVOID REACHING
THE COMPLETELY COLLAPSED HEIGHT OF THE
SPIRALIFT. DIMENSION “D” IS ADJUSTABLE!
Shaft options
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ND6 REPRESENTATION
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MINIMUM LOAD REQUIREMENT – ND6
A minimum required load (MRL) ensures the integrity of the column under normal use and under moderate to
strong lateral acceleration. The MRL also ensures that an acceptable lateral force will not affect the Spiralift’s
supporting function. It can be reduced if the column is guided at mid travel or protected by guards.
The charts below show the MRL for ND6 Spiralifts as a function of the column stroke, which must be taken into
consideration when designing Spiralift applications. These figures are for preliminary studies only and should be
verified with PACO’s Engineering Department for your specific applications. For example, these figures can be
reduced significantly in multiple Spiralift devices or if a safety mechanism reduces the risk of failures under
exceptional conditions (safety brake, lock pins, etc).
MIMIMUM LOAD ON SPIRALIFT - ND6 MIMIMUM LOAD ON SPIRALIFT - ND6

Imperial Units Metric Units
2500 1250
2250
VERTICAL LOAD (pounds)
VERTICAL LOAD (daN)

2000 1000
1750
1500 750
1250
1000 500
750
500 250
250
0 0
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1,25 1,5 1,75 2 2,25 2,5 2,75 3 3,25 3,5 3,75
TRAVEL (ft) TRAVEL (m )
SPIRALIFT LIFE CALCULATIONS – ND6

(contact PACO for life with higher loads or high cycles applications of 250K+ cycles or with brakes)
SPIRALIFT LIFE - ND6 - Imperial Units SPIRALIFT LIFE - ND6 - Metric Units
5000000 1400000
4500000
Life at maximum speed (meters)
1200000
Life at maximum speed (ft)
4000000
3500000 1000000
3000000
800000
2500000
600000
2000000
1500000 400000
1000000
200000
500000
0 0
2000 2250 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800
VERTICAL LOAD (pounds) VERTICAL LOAD (daN)
Number of cycles = Life Distance

2 x Travel
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HD9
This model is available with “lube-for-life” bearings
that reduce the maintenance requirements
significantly. This heavy-duty model also comes with
an oil bath for the horizontal band, allowing for self-
lubrication and self-cleaning to ensure maintenance-
free operation for an increased number of cycles.
On-site repairs require minimum training.
The design of the HD9 is an ideal combination of the

HD6 and ND9 models as it uses a worm gear
reduction for direct motor coupling up to 10 hp (7.5
kW) Its tough base can be mounted on an existing
structure or a concrete floor without grout or surface
preparation.
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS – HD9

Maximum lifting capacity 10,000 lb 8000 lbs 4450 daN 3640 daN
Maximum static capacity 22,500 lb (with base on ground) 10 000 daN (with base on ground)
Maximum lifting stroke 20 ft 6m
Maximum lifting speed ** 30 ft/min 9 m/min
Maximum peak torque * 1325 lb.in 150 Nm
Maximum overhung force 143 lbs 65 daN
Available worm ratios, R 32.50 16.25 10.83 8.17 32.50 16.25 10.83 8.17
Input torque to lift max load, Tm 144.0 239.9 346.8 358.9 16.27 27.1 39.2 40,6
lb.in lb.in lb.in lb.in Nm Nm Nm Nm
Total system efficiency, E 45.8% 55% 57.1% 58.5% 45.8% 55% 57.1% 58.5%
Base and housing material Painted steel Painted steel
Lifting speed Motor RPM x 1/R x 0.1122 (ft/min) Motor RPM x 1/R x 0.0341 (m/min)
Power required to lift load Load (lb) x speed (ft/min) Load (kg) x Speed (m/min)
33,000 x E (hp) 6133 x E (kW)
Lifting input torque Lifting load (lbs) x Tm / 10,000 Lifting load (daN) x Tm / 4450
Note * - Valid for the 24mm input shaft only (or 1” imperial input) – use 50% for continuous torque
Note ** - 30 ft/min (152 mm/s) possible for srtokes of 8 ft (2,44 m) or less and with speed ramps
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DIMENSIONS – HD9
MODEL IMPERIAL METRIC

(LTT) TRAVEL B C D MASS TRAVEL B C D MASS
ft in in In pounds m Mm mm mm kg
HD9-2 2 0 1 7/8 11 ½ 200 0,610 0 48 290 91
HD9-3 3 0 1 7/8 11 ½ 209 0,915 0 48 290 95
HD9-4 4 5/8 2½ 12 ¼ 218 1,220 16 64 310 99
HD9-5 5 1 3/8 3¼ 13 227 1,524 35 83 330 103
HD9-6 6 2 1/8 4 13 ¾ 236 1,829 54 102 350 107
HD9-7 7 2 7/8 4¾ 14 ½ 245 2,134 73 121 370 111
HD9-8 8 3¾ 5 5/8 15 3/8 254 2,439 95 143 390 115
HD9-9 9 4½ 6 3/8 16 1/8 307 2,744 114 162 410 119
HD9-10 10 5¼ 7 1/8 17 316 3,049 133 181 430 144
HD9-11 11 6 7 7/8 17 ¾ 325 3,354 152 200 450 148
HD9-12 12 6 7/8 8¾ 18 ½ 334 3,659 175 222 470 152
HD9-13 13 7 5/8 9½ 19 ¼ 343 3,963 194 241 490 156
HD9-14 14 8 3/8 10 ¼ 20 352 4,268 213 260 510 160
HD9-15 15 9 1/8 11 20 7/8 361 4,573 232 279 530 164
HD9-16 16 10 11 7/8 21 5/8 370 4,878 254 302 550 168
HD9-17 17 10 ¾ 12 5/8 22 ½ 379 5,183 273 321 570 172
HD9-18 18 11 ½ 13 3/8 23 1/4 388 5,488 292 340 590 176
HD9-19 19 12 ¼ 14 1/8 24 397 5,793 311 359 610 180
HD9-20 20 13 1/8 15 24 ¾ 406 6,096 333 381 630 185
UNDERTRAVEL NOTE : WEIGHT NOTE :
THE SPIRALIFT CLOSED HEIGHT “D” SHOWN THE SPIRALIFT MUST BE INSTALLED WITH A
ABOVE INCLUDES A MINIMUM UNDERTRAVEL OF SPRING-LOADED TOP PLATE (NOT INCLUDED IN
2 INCHES (50mm). CONTACT US IF YOU NEED A THE ABOVE DIMENSIONS). YOU MUST ADD 75
DIFFERENT UNDERTRAVEL. ALSO, YOU MUST POUNDS (34 kg) OF WEIGHT TO THE MASS ABOVE
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE BRAKING IN ORDER TO INCLUDE THE TOP PLATE WEIGHT.
UNDERTRAVEL AVAILABLE TO AVOID REACHING
THE CLOSED HEIGHT OF THE SPIRALIFT SHOWN
ABOVE. DIMENSION “D” IS ADJUSTABLE!
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HD9-2 TO HD9-8
UP
FLANGE DETAIL
D
UP
C
B
TOP PLATE DETAIL
HD9-9 TO HD9-20
COMPACT BASE DETAIL

(HD9-2 TO HD9-8 ONLY)
UP
D
C
B
LARGE BASE DETAIL

(ALL STROKES)
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MINIMUM LOAD REQUIREMENT – HD9
The minimum load requirement for the HD9 model is the same as the ND9 model. Refer to the charts of the
ND9 model to determine the minimum load to apply to the Spiralift as a function of the travel.
SPIRALIFT LIFE CALCULATION – HD9
The Spiralift life for the HD9 model can be calculated using the ND9 life charts. The life of the HD9 can be
considered to be 25% more than the ND9 model due to better lubrication conditions and stronger internal
bearings.
The calculation for the number of cyles remains the same, once we used the charts for the ND9 :
HD9 Life distance = ND9 Life distance x 1.25

2 x Travel
The HD9 model main advantage over the ND9 model is that it will achieve its full life without the ND9
maintenance requirement (other than verifying oil quality & level) while the ND9 requires periodic cleaning and
lubrication. Also, the ND9 model may require minor parts replacement to continue working while these
components were replaced for stronger ones in the HD9 model. Therefore, no work is required on the unit
unless an abnormal condition occurs.
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ND9
The 9 inch diameter (230 mm) model—our most popular to date—is compact
and can rise up to 20 feet (6 m) when fully extended. It can carry loads that will
satisfy most applications as it can be multiplied until the load per Spiralift is
within its capacity (see charts). Thousands of ND9 Spiralifts are currently being
used worldwide.
This model is usually installed in relatively clean areas or can be protected by

bellow skirts if required.
Maximum lifting capacity 10,000 lb 4450 daN
Maximum static capacity 22,500 lb 10 000 daN
Maximum lifting stroke 20 ft 6m
Chain Sprocket Chain no. 60 ASA – 54 teeth Chain no. 60 ASA – 54 teeth
Gear drive Spur gear 65 teeth Spur gear 65 teeth
Torque required to lift maximum load 4,740 lb/in 535.6 Nm
Efficiency 70% 70%
RPM of Spiralift Speed (ft/min) x 5.758 Speed (m/min) x 18.89
Power required to lift load Load (lb) x speed (ft/min) Load (kN) x Speed ( m/min.)
23,100 (hp) 42 (kW)
Tension in chain when lifting Load / 13.6 Load / 13.6
Tension in chain when sustaining Load /27.7 Load / 27.7
Note ** - 30 ft/min (152 mm/s) is possible for travels of 7 ft (2,13 m) or less only
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DIMENSIONS – ND9
(LTT) TRAVEL SCA SRH X MASS TRAVEL SCA SRH X MASS
ft in in in pounds m Mm mm mm kg
ND9-2 2 2 3/8 7 3/16 14 1/8 103 0,610 60,3 182,6 359 47
ND9-3 3 3 1/8 7 15/16 14 1/8 112 0,915 79,4 201,6 359 51
ND9-4 4 3 7/8 8 11/16 17 3/8 121 1,220 98,4 220,7 442 55
ND9-5 5 4 5/8 9 7/16 17 3/8 130 1,524 117,5 239,7 442 59
ND9-6 6 5 3/8 10 3/16 17 3/8 139 1,829 136,5 258,8 442 63
ND9-7 7 6 1/8 10 15/16 17 3/8 148 2,134 155,6 277,8 442 67
ND9-8 8 7 11 13/16 17 3/8 157 2,439 177,8 300,0 442 71
DN9-9 9 7 3/4 12 9/16 17 3/8 166 2,744 196,9 319,1 442 76
ND9-10 10 8 1/2 13 5/16 17 3/8 175 3,049 215,9 338,1 442 80
ND9-11 11 9 1/4 14 1/16 17 3/8 184 3,354 235,0 357,2 442 84
ND9-12 12 10 1/8 14 15/16 18 7/8 193 3,659 257,2 379,4 480 88
ND9-13 13 10 7/8 15 11/16 18 7/8 202 3,963 276,2 398,5 480 92
ND9-14 14 11 5/8 16 7/16 18 7/8 211 4,268 295,3 417,5 480 96
ND9-15 15 12 3/8 17 3/16 18 7/8 220 4,573 314,3 436,6 480 100
ND9-16 16 13 1/4 18 1/16 18 7/8 229 4,878 336,6 458,8 480 104
ND9-17 17 14 18 13/16 19 7/8 238 5,183 355,6 477,8 505 108
ND9-18 18 14 3/4 19 9/16 19 7/8 247 5,488 374,7 496,9 505 112
ND9-19 19 15 1/2 20 5/16 19 7/8 256 5,793 393,7 515,9 505 116
ND9-20 20 16 3/8 21 3/16 19 7/8 265 6,096 415,9 538,2 505 121
TOP PLATE NOTE : CLOSED HEIGHT NOTE :
THE SPIRALIFT MUST BE INSTALLED WITH A THE SPIRALIFT CLOSED HEIGHT (SRH) SHOWN
SPRING-LOADED TOP PLATE (NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MINIMUM
THE ABOVE DIMENSIONS). YOU MUST ADD 44 UNDERTRAVEL REQUIRED. YOU MUST ADD AT
POUNDS (20 kg) OF WEIGHT AND 1 3/8“ (35mm) LEAST 1 FREE TURN OF SPIRALIFT TRAVEL TO
OF HEIGHT TO INCLUDE THE STANDARD TOP THE CLOSED HEIGHT ABOVE TO GET THE
PLATE TO YOUR DESIGN (PART #S01-158-C). MINIMUM DESIGN HEIGHT. ALSO, YOU MUST
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE BRAKING
UNDERTRAVEL AVAILABLE TO AVOID
REACHING THE CLOSED HEIGHT OF THE
SPIRALIFT SHOWN ABOVE.
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ND9 REPRESENTATION
Plan View
Base Detail
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supporting function.

5000 2500
4500 2250
VERTICAL LOAD (daN)

4000 2000
3500 1750
3000 1500
2500 1250
2000 1000
1500 750
1000 500
500 250
0 0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 5,5 6
SPIRALIFT LIFE CALCULATION – ND9 (periodic maintenance required)
3000000 700000
600000
2500000
500000
2000000
400000
1500000
300000
1000000
200000
500000
100000
0 0
3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500

2 x Travel
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ND18
The largest model, with an 18 inch (455 mm) diameter, is
unrivalled in terms of capacity and travel range.
Designed for applications that require heavier lifting, this unit is

considered as a unique solution for special lifting needs. It is
manufactured with heavy-duty components. It is used when the
required travel or lifting capacity exceed the capabilities of the
other models.
Multiply the number of ND18 and lift the unimaginable :

Trucks, planes, tanks or even complete rooms !
Maximum lifting capacity 25,000 lb 11 100 daN
Maximum static capacity 40,000 lb 17 800 daN
Maximum lifting travel 40 ft 12.2 m
Sprocket Chain no. 80 ASA – 80 teeth Chain no. 80 ASA – 80 teeth
Torque required to lift maximum load 20,500 lb/in 2350 N/m
Efficiency 80% 80%
RPM of Spiralift Speed (ft/min) x 2.901 Speed ( m/min) x 9.519
Power required to lift load Load (lb) x speed (ft/min) Load (kN) x Speed ( m/min)
26,400 (hp) 48 (kW)
Tension in chain when lifting Load / 15.5 Load / 15.5
Tension in chain when sustaining Load / 24.3 Load / 24.3
Note ** - 40 ft/min (12,2 m/min) is possible for travels of 21 ft (6,4 m) or less only
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DIMENSIONS – ND18
(LTT) TRAVEL SCA SRH X MASS TRAVEL SCA SRH X MASS
ft in in in pounds m mm mm mm kg
ND18-4 4 2 7/8 12 13/16 31 15/16 668 1,220 73.0 322.3 811.2 303
ND18-5 5 3 1/2 13 5/16 31 15/16 697 1,524 88.9 338.1 811.2 316
ND18-6 6 4 1/8 13 15/16 31 15/16 726 1,829 104.8 354.0 811.2 330
ND18-7 7 4 3/4 14 9/16 31 15/16 755 2,134 120.7 369.9 811.2 343
ND18-8 8 5 3/8 15 3/16 31 15/16 784 2,439 136.5 385.8 811.2 356
ND18-9 9 6 15 13/16 31 15/16 813 2,744 152.4 401.6 811.2 369
ND18-10 10 6 5/8 16 7/16 31 15/16 841 3,049 168.3 417.5 811.2 382
ND18-11 11 7 1/4 17 1/16 31 15/16 870 3,354 184.2 433.4 811.2 395
ND18-12 12 7 7/8 17 11/16 31 15/16 899 3,659 200.0 449.3 811.2 408
ND18-13 13 8 1/2 18 5/16 31 15/16 928 3,963 215.9 465.1 811.2 421
ND18-14 14 9 1/8 18 15/16 31 15/16 957 4,268 231.8 481.0 811.2 434
ND18-15 15 9 3/4 19 9/16 31 15/16 986 4,573 247.7 496.9 811.2 448
ND18-16 16 10 3/8 20 3/16 31 15/16 1015 4,878 263.5 512.8 811.2 461
ND18-17 17 11 20 13/16 31 15/16 1044 5,183 279.4 528.6 811.2 474
ND18-18 18 11 5/8 21 7/16 31 15/16 1073 5,488 295.3 544.5 811.2 487
ND18-19 19 12 1/4 22 1/16 31 15/16 1102 5,793 311.2 560.4 811.2 500
ND18-20 20 12 7/8 22 11/16 31 15/16 1130 6,098 327.0 576.3 811.2 513
ND18-22 22 14 1/8 23 15/16 34 7/16 1188 6,707 358.8 608.0 874.7 539
ND18-24 24 15 3/8 25 3/16 34 7/16 1246 7,317 390.5 639.8 874.7 566
ND18-26 26 16 5/8 26 7/16 34 7/16 1304 7,927 422.3 671.5 874.7 592
ND18-28 28 17 7/8 27 11/16 34 7/16 1362 8,537 454.0 703.3 874.7 618
ND18-30 30 19 1/8 28 15/16 34 7/16 1419 9,146 485.8 735.0 874.7 644
ND18-32 32 20 3/8 30 3/16 35 7/8 1477 9,756 517.5 766.8 911.2 671
ND18-34 34 21 5/8 31 7/16 35 7/8 1535 10,366 549.3 798.5 911.2 697
ND18-36 36 22 7/8 32 11/16 35 7/8 1593 10,976 581.0 830.3 911.2 723
ND18-38 38 24 1/8 33 15/16 35 7/8 1651 11,585 612.8 862.0 911.2 749
ND18-40 40 25 3/8 35 3/16 35 7/8 1708 12,195 644.5 893.8 911.2 776
TOP PLATE NOTE : CLOSED HEIGHT NOTE :
THE SPIRALIFT MUST BE INSTALLED WITH A THE SPIRALIFT CLOSED HEIGHT (SRH) SHOWN
SPRING-LOADED TOP PLATE (NOT INCLUDED ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MINIMUM
IN THE ABOVE DIMENSIONS). YOU MUST ADD UNDERTRAVEL REQUIRED. ADD AT LEAST 1
THE WEIGHT AND 1 3/4“ (44mm) OF HEIGHT TO FREE TURN OF SPIRALIFT TRAVEL TO THE
INCLUDE THE STANDARD TOP PLATE TO YOUR CLOSED HEIGHT ABOVE TO GET THE MINIMUM
DESIGN. DESIGN HEIGHT. ALSO, YOU MUST ALWAYS

MAKE SURE THAT THE BRAKING DISTANCE OF
THE LIFT IS SMALLER THAN THE
UNDERTRAVEL AVAILABLE TO AVOID
REACHING THE CLOSED HEIGHT OF THE
SPIRALIFT SHOWN ABOVE.
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ND18 REPRESENTATION
Plan View
Base Detail
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supporting function.

5500 2500
5000 2250
4500
VERTICAL LOAD (daN)

2000
4000
1750
3500
1500
3000
1250
2500
1000
2000
750
1500
1000 500
500 250
0 0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
SPIRALIFT LIFE CALCULATION – ND18
2000000 600000
1750000
500000
1500000
400000
1250000
1000000 300000
750000
200000
500000
100000
250000
0 0
10000 12500 15000 17500 20000 22500 25000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000

2 x Travel
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Applications
PACO Spiralift works in collaboration with established integrators and materials handling manufacturers to
provide quality solutions, ready to install, based on the Spiralift technology. Most applications are possible such
as scissor lift tables, cantilevered or straddle carriage vertical lifts, stackers, skillets, telescopic lifts, sheet
feeding, automatic load transfers, synchronized mode for multiple lifts operation, hydraulic free assembly lines,
etc…
Automotive Skids
Light weight
Durable
Autonomous
Power free
Maintenance free
Custom for any vehicle
Fits standard roller conveyors
Automotive Skillet Lifts Automotive Inspection

workstation
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Industrial load indexing systems
Telescopic actuators High travel/capacity Lifts
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General Information
RECOMMENDED USE
Spiralifts are generally used to lift evenly distributed loads. They must be used in clean industrial areas where
they are isolated from excessive dust, humidity and dirt. The pit or lift area must remain clean at all times or
have the appropriate protection to ensure reliability and safety.
Spiralifts can lift very large loads. However, because of their size, they do so at much slower speeds than
closed elevators or hydraulic lift tables. Increasing the speed increases the required power and therefore
significantly increases the “closed” height of the system.
When appropriately equipped with safety devices, Spiralifts can lift people. Otherwise, the operator should
always stand clear of the platform and keeping it in sight during motion. No one should stand under the lift, and
all access should be restricted when the unit is in use. The Spiralift is extremely precise and powerful.
However, as with any other mechanical device, it is extremely important that it is not overloaded. It must be
operated without interference to avoid affecting the column during band insertion.
Some parts of the Spiralift turn freely during operation and must be checked regularly to avoid problems with
the drive system. Certain maintenance tasks are required, but must be performed by a certified Spiralift
technician only. Refer to the owner’s manual for specific maintenance procedures.
SELECTING A SPIRALIFT
Load and Speed

Determine the maximum load (dead and live) of your application, then, determine the desired speed. The
quantity of Spiralift can be increased until you meet the total capacity requirement. The speed must meet the
Spiralift capabilities, as stipulated in the technical data tables. Typically, speed ramps are required with
speeds above 3.3 ft/min (1 m/min) – contact us for more details.
Number of Spiralifts
The number of Spiralifts needed is based on the combined lifting and sustained capacity of each Spiralift. The
load must be evenly distributed on each Spiralift. The configuration of your structure and the location of each
Spiralift under it are therefore important. There is a potential tolerance of 0.1% in the manufactured pitch of a
Spiralift column. As adjacent Spiralifts travel together, a difference of loading conditions may occur due to the
difference in lifting heights. A common way to compensate for the loading difference consists in changing the
height and hardness of the rubber on the unit’s top plate. Consider this when choosing a top-plate design.
Stroke (travel) Requirement

Determine the stroke requirement (travel) and use travel limit switches. Include safetyy overtravel in the
analysis.
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Minimum Required Load (MRL)
Determine whether your total load divided by the number of Spiralifts meets the MRL for each Spiralift.
Additional dead weight may be required for small lifts with high travels. Contact us for solutions in case of
problems.
Undertravel and Overtravel

Verify that under and overtravel meet the recommendations given in the appropriate sections above. The
under/overtravel recommendations are relative to speed and travel. Spiralifts don’t have mechanical stops.
Driving-Sprocket or Input Shaft Height

The higher the stroke, the greater the retracted height and chain of input shaft height. The post that the
Spiralift sits on can be raised to your specifications. However, the minimum height is determined by the height
of the driving sprocket, which in turn relates to travel and to under / overtravel.
Top and Bottom Plates

PACO provides standard top-plate designs that offer flexibility with respect to attaching them to your structure.
Your own design may be incorporated as long as it respects all the safety features mentioned in this catalog.
Contact PACO to get the CAD drawing of the Spiralift customized to your application or download standard
CAD drawings from the web site at : www. pacocorp.com.
Spiralift top plate example
NOTE : Top plate design may vary.

Contact us for more detailed information
Standard base plates are also provided and will accommodate a variety of drive setups. Once again, we offer
the option of integrating your own design.
Total Height (design height)

Add the closed height, the undertravel (at least one turn of Spiralift), the top plate height and the bottom plate
to get the minimum design height of the system. Verify that this height meets your design criteria.
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SPIRALIFT SYSTEMS – DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
When designing a system with Spiralift, some design considerations must be kept in mind in order to make sure
the system will meet the specified durability, stability, performance and safety. Make sure you fully understand
these considerations before attempting to design a Spiralift system. PACO has technical bulletins that can help
you during the design process. A formal training may be required for some application, especially if the lifting
device is to be used with operators on or close to the system. There are numerous design considerations, for
example, in these categories :
Spiralift
Motors, and other drive components
Structure
Security
Controls
Examples of multiple Spiralift drive system

Single or dual motor and synchronization drive shaft - Always verify your design with local regulations and
consider operators safety when preparing a drive configuration
MOTOR
MOTOR
MOTOR
MOTOR
MOTOR
NOTE : To avoid damaging the units, problems or even injuries, request our Spiralift integration
training or contact us to get the Integration technical bulletin and all other bulletins you may need
for your specific application.
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GUIDING REQUIREMENT
The lift must be equipped with a guidance system. Lateral force on the Spiralift must be avoided in order to
prevent band separation, although the bands are designed to support reasonable lateral force. The Spiralift does
not function under tension. Excessive eccentric load may cause tilting problems on multiple Spiralift tables. Do
not exceed the maximum point load specified. If the lift has to be moved, it must be handled with the locking
hooks provided or be supported from underneath. Pulling on the table floor or top deck could cause damage.
INSTALLATION
The installation of a Spiralift is simple, yet critical to proper and safe operation.
Never apply side loads to the column, do not operate the Spiralift without the minimum dead load required and
verify that both bands assemble correctly before loading the Spiralift. Avoid construction debris from falling in the
column and center of the Spiralift by covering it properly.
The Spiralift works vertically only and must be plumbed. While being plumbed, the guiding system must not jam
or bind during motion. To maintain safety, the column alignment must not be off by more than 1/16 inches (1.5
mm). To avoid misalignment from the outset, the base plate should be securely installed.
Prior to starting the Spiralift drive system, the magazines should be checked for rotation interference caused by
debris or other matter. (The ND6 & HD9 models don’t have a rotating magazine.)
For connection to the structure, the column can be raised by hand without additional guiding devices. Special
care is required. The column height should not exceed 4 feet (approx. 1.25 m). Work only at very slow speeds if
using the motor drive. Limit switches must be installed, even if they are to be relocated or adjusted
later on.
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HOW TO REACH US
Head office
Address 3185 1st Street

Saint-Hubert, Quebec
Canada J3Y 8Y6
Telephone +450 678 7226
Fax +450 678 4060
E-Mail spiralift@pacospiralift.com
Web site www.pacospiralift.com
A complete list of contacts and product information can be found on our Web site.
NOTE
All information concerning the Spiralift® provided in
this document is general in nature and subject to
change to reflect product enhancements. Neither
Paco Corp. nor its subsidiaries may in any way be
held liable for improper use of the information
contained herein.
Although every effort has been made to ensure

accuracy in this manual, it may contain inadvertent
errors. The details of your application should always
be submitted to our engineering department for
verification. Please contact us if you have any
concerns or questions. 25

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ND6

Innovations that last…

Spiralifts … innovations that last !

This ND6 comes with an integrated worm drive,

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS – ND6

Maximum lifting capacity 5,500 lb 2500 daN

Max static capacity 8,000 lb 3550 daN

Maximum continuous torque 272 lb.in 30.7 Nm

Maximum peak torque 544 lb.in 61.5 Nm

Maximum overhung on input 55 lb 25 daN

Maximum misalignment 1.5˚ 1.5˚

Lift travel per revolution (pitch) 1.293 in 32.8 mm

Base and housing material Aluminum Aluminum

Column material (bands) Stainless steel 301 Stainless steel 301

DIMENSIONS IMPERIAL UNITS METRIC UNITS

Total travel 2.5 ft 4 ft 7 ft 11.5 ft 0,76 m 1,22 m 2,13 m 3,50 m

Mass (empty) 70 lbs 77 lbs 91 lbs 155 lbs 32 kg 35 kg 42 kg 71 kg

A 6 3/8 in 6 3/8 in 6 3/8 in 7 1/16 in 161 mm 161 mm 161 mm 218 mm

B* 7 13/16in 7 13/16in 7 13/16in 8 1/2 in 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 8 3/8

C* 2 11/16in 3 13/16in 6 11/16in 11 5/8in 69 mm 97 mm 170 mm 296 mm

D (closed height) 8 5/8 in 10 in 12 ¾ in 17 ¾ in 220 mm 250 mm 325 mm 450 mm

E (shaft length) 1 9/16 in 40 mm

F (shaft diameter) ¾ in 19 mm (please specify)

Key ¼ x ¼ x 1 ½ in 6 x 6 x 40 mm (please specify)

THE SPIRALIFT CLOSED HEIGHT “D” SHOWN

MIMIMUM LOAD ON SPIRALIFT - ND6 MIMIMUM LOAD ON SPIRALIFT - ND6

VERTICAL LOAD (daN)

TRAVEL (ft) TRAVEL (m )

SPIRALIFT LIFE CALCULATIONS – ND6

VERTICAL LOAD (pounds) VERTICAL LOAD (daN)

Number of cycles = Life Distance

The design of the HD9 is an ideal combination of the

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS – HD9

Maximum lifting stroke 20 ft 6m

Maximum lifting speed ** 30 ft/min 9 m/min

Maximum peak torque * 1325 lb.in 150 Nm

Maximum overhung force 143 lbs 65 daN

Maximum misalignment 1.5˚ 1.5˚

Lift travel per revolution (pitch) 2.084 in 52.9 mm

Base and housing material Painted steel Painted steel

Column material (bands) Stainless steel 301 Stainless steel 301

MODEL IMPERIAL METRIC

HD9-2 2 0 1 7/8 11 ½ 200 0,610 0 48 290 91

HD9-3 3 0 1 7/8 11 ½ 209 0,915 0 48 290 95

HD9-4 4 5/8 2½ 12 ¼ 218 1,220 16 64 310 99

HD9-5 5 1 3/8 3¼ 13 227 1,524 35 83 330 103

HD9-6 6 2 1/8 4 13 ¾ 236 1,829 54 102 350 107

HD9-7 7 2 7/8 4¾ 14 ½ 245 2,134 73 121 370 111

HD9-8 8 3¾ 5 5/8 15 3/8 254 2,439 95 143 390 115

HD9-9 9 4½ 6 3/8 16 1/8 307 2,744 114 162 410 119

HD9-10 10 5¼ 7 1/8 17 316 3,049 133 181 430 144

HD9-11 11 6 7 7/8 17 ¾ 325 3,354 152 200 450 148

HD9-12 12 6 7/8 8¾ 18 ½ 334 3,659 175 222 470 152

HD9-13 13 7 5/8 9½ 19 ¼ 343 3,963 194 241 490 156

HD9-14 14 8 3/8 10 ¼ 20 352 4,268 213 260 510 160

HD9-15 15 9 1/8 11 20 7/8 361 4,573 232 279 530 164

HD9-16 16 10 11 7/8 21 5/8 370 4,878 254 302 550 168

HD9-17 17 10 ¾ 12 5/8 22 ½ 379 5,183 273 321 570 172

HD9-18 18 11 ½ 13 3/8 23 1/4 388 5,488 292 340 590 176

HD9-19 19 12 ¼ 14 1/8 24 397 5,793 311 359 610 180

HD9-20 20 13 1/8 15 24 ¾ 406 6,096 333 381 630 185

UNDERTRAVEL NOTE : WEIGHT NOTE :

TOP PLATE DETAIL

COMPACT BASE DETAIL