nvent Hoffman VHD26 SYSPEND VHD Motion Arm System User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- nVent HOFFMAN
Table of Contents
VHD26 SYSPEND VHD Motion Arm System
User Guide
Industry standards
Maintains NEMA Type 4 and 12 and IEC IP66 enclosure rating when properly
installed per Hoffman instructions.
Application
Heavy-duty vertical motion pendant arm effortlessly lifts, lowers and
repositions HMI enclosures in NEMA Type 4 and 12 environments. Two arm lengths
are available with field-adjustable counterbalances to support loads up to 125
lb. No release handle is required to operate the arm. features
- 26-in. arm supports loads of 45-125 lb. with 13-in. of vertical height adjustment
- 36-in. arm supports loads of 25-75 lb. with 20-in. of vertical height adjustment
- Field-adjustable gas spring counterbalance allows the user to adjust lifting force by turning an adjustment mechanism under the arm
- Angle of gas springs is adjustable (not the pressure); allows lifting force to be increased or decreased at any time for changes in load
- Tension adjustment at front of the arm provides additional finetuning of lifting force
- No locking enclosure handle required; enclosure stays in place after repositioning
- Easily interfaces with Hoffman HMI enclosures using a 60-x-60mm enclosure mounting pattern (enclosure must be ordered separately)
- 1.3-in. internal cable pathway maintains NEMA Type 4 and 12 enclosure rating and protects wires and cables
- Gasketed mounting surfaces at both ends of arm maintain seal integrity
- Enclosure and arm can be swiveled 330 degrees with swivel stops available in 30-degree increments
- Standard models are available with machine-top mounting (wall- mount and post-mount adapters sold separately)
- Optional floorpost available
specifications
- Mild steel construction
- RAL 7035 light-gray finish with black end supports
- Gas spring counterbalance
Bulletin: DMiD, VM2
Standard Product
Catalog| | | Wall-Mount| Post-Mount| Load| Load|
Arm Length| Arm| | S| T
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Number| Axx in./mm| Description| Adapter| Adapter|
Capacity (lb.)| Capacity (kg)| mm/in.| Weight
(lbs.)| K in./mm| in./mm| in./mm
VHD26| 10.18 x 30.65 x 4.86 259 x 779 x 123| VHD-Motion Arm, 26-in. Machine-
Top Mount| VHDWALL| VHDPOST| 45-125| 20-57| 25| 54| 26.00
660| 3.00
76| 10.00
254
VHD36| 10.18 x 40.65 x 4.86 259 x 1033 x 123| VHD-Motion Arm, 36-in. Machine-
Top Mount| VHDWALL| VHDPOST| 25-75| Nov-37| 27| 60| 36.00
914| 4.00
102| 16.00
406
Wall-Mount adapter
Order separately when installing the SYSPEND VHD-Motion Arm to a wall or vertical surface.
- RAL 7035 light-gray polyester powder paint finish
- Includes hardware to mount the adapter to the arm
- Hardware for mounting to the wall is not included
Bulletin: VM2
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description| Weight (lb.)|
Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---
VHDWALL| 5.78 x 5.63 x 5.00| VHD-Motion| 10| 4.54
| 147 x 143 x 127| Arm Wall-Mount
Adapter| |
post-Mount adapter Order separately when installing the SYSPEND VHD- Motion Arm to a 3.5-in. OD tube.
- RAL 7035 light-gray polyester powder paint finish
- Includes hardware to mount the adapter to the arm and setscrews for mounting to a tube
Bulletin: VM2
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description| Weight (lb.)|
Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---
VHDPOST| 5.00 x 4.00 x 4.00| VHD-Motion| 6.5| 2.95
| 127 x 102 x 102| Arm Post-Mount
Adapter| |
Flowerpots With Junction Box
Provides method for mounting the SYSPEND VL and VHD Motion Arms when a structural surface is not available.
- Heavy-wall 3.5-in. structural tube welded to a 12 x 12 x 3/8-in.thick baseplate
- Provides a “rough-in” point and pull box for power and network field wiring
- Includes internal CAT5 coupler and finger-safe power terminals
- Two conduit knock-outs can be opened to either 1/2 in. or 3/4 in.
- Fully gasketed 16 gauge cover panel on junction box can be used for additional conduit attachment
- Tough, molded ABS junction box is contoured to fit the post and is fluted into the post to protect cables
HANDELS
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description| Weight (lb.)|
Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---
FLOORPOST| 11.90 x 11.90 x| Floorpost with| 65| 29.48
| 74| Junction Box| |
| 302 x 302 x 1880| | |
Accessory handle kits are available to allow for easy repositioning of the enclosure. Handles attach inside enclosure with provided hardware. Handles are not required to use the SYSPEND VHDMotion Arm.
Bulletin: c2, cc3
| Catalog Number | Description | Weight (lb.) |
|---|---|---|
| CHDLK | One pair of handles and mounting hardware | 1.7 |
References
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