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Manual chain hoists for lifting and positioning loads where no powered supply is available. Capacities from 250kg to 50 tonnes, all supplied with a test certificate, with most models from Yale including low-headroom and ATEX versions. Fit them to steelwork with a beam trolley, or use a lever hoist for pulling and tensioning.
A hand chain hoist lifts a load vertically using a hand chain over a geared wheel, with a load brake that holds position when you stop pulling. No power is needed, which is why they suit remote positions and occasional lifts.
Specify the height of lift you actually need. Extra load chain adds weight and cost, and a hoist with far more chain than the job requires is harder to handle. The hand chain also needs to reach the operator comfortably.
Check what the hoist will hang from. A top hook needs a suitable anchor point; a trolley needs to match the beam flange. The suspension arrangement must be rated for at least the hoist capacity.
A chain block lifts vertically using a hand chain from an overhead point. A lever hoist uses a ratchet lever, works in any orientation and suits pulling as well as lifting.
The height you actually need. Excess load chain adds weight and cost, and the hand chain should reach the operator comfortably.
A rated anchor point, a suitable beam via a trolley or clamp, or a purpose-designed gantry. The suspension must be rated for at least the hoist capacity.
Related ranges include Trolleys & Trolley Clamps, Pneumatic Chain Hoists, Electric Chain Hoists, Chain Hoist Accessories and Ratchet Lever Hoists.
