Yale VSIII medium-to-heavy duty hand chain hoist, capacity 250 kg to 50,000 kg. Improved hand chain guide, fully enclosed stamped steel housing for outdoor use, 360ยฐ rotating hooks with safety latches. CE & UKCA marked, EN 13157 compliant.
Delivery time: 2-3 working days
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Model VSIII | Capacity 250 kg โ 50,000 kg | 1 to 18 Chain Falls | Standard 3 m HOL | EN 13157 Compliant | German Engineered
The Yale VSIII is a medium-to-heavy duty hand chain hoist suitable for industrial lifting, fleeting, and outdoor applications across capacities from 250 kg up to 50 tonnes. The VSIII is an innovative further development of the long-established Yale VS and VS Plus ranges, with an improved hand chain guide that prevents canting and jamming of the hand chain for consistently smooth running. High quality bearings on the side plates, gearbox and load chain sheave deliver smooth operation of the load chain and drive pinion, while optimised hand forces set the standard for easy operation. The fully enclosed stamped steel housing protects all internal components and is rated for outdoor use; both top and bottom hooks rotate through 360ยฐ and are fitted with robust safety latches. Following years of refinement on the standard 250 kg โ 5,000 kg range, Yale extended the VSIII series with heavy-duty capacities of 10 t, 20 t, 30 t and 50 t, serving the heaviest industrial applications including paper mills, shipyards and offshore.
Yale is a registered trademark of Columbus McKinnon Industrial Products, one of the world's largest and most recognised manufacturers of hand chain hoists. This product is CE marked (EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC) and UKCA marked (UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008), manufactured to EN 13157 (Cranes โ Safety โ Hand-Operated Cranes) and ASME B30.16, and is supplied with a Declaration of Conformity and proof test certificate. LOLER 1998 thorough examinations are required every 12 months by a competent person after initial certification.
Yale is a registered trademark of Columbus McKinnon Industrial Products, one of the world's largest and most recognised manufacturers of hand chain hoists. This product is manufactured to EN 13157 (Cranes โ Safety โ Hand-Operated Cranes) and ASME B30.16, and is supplied with a CE Declaration of Conformity and proof test certificate. LOLER 1998 thorough examinations are required every 12 months by a competent person after initial certification.
| Model | Article No. | Capacity (kg) / Chain Falls | Chain Dimensions (d ร p mm) | Lift per 1 m Hand Chain (mm) | Hand Chain Pull at WLL (daN) | Weight at 3 m HOL (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSIII 0,25/1 | N04200123 | 250 / 1 | 4 ร 12 - T | 50 | 20 | 4.9 |
| VSIII 0,5/1 | N04200124 | 500 / 1 | 5 ร 15 - T | 26 | 21 | 9.0 |
| VSIII 1,0/1 | N04200125 | 1,000 / 1 | 6 ร 18 - T | 24 | 24 | 11.5 |
| VSIII 1,5/1 | N04200134 | 1,500 / 1 | 8 ร 24 - T | 17 | 30 | 17.5 |
| VSIII 2,0/1 | N04200126 | 2,000 / 1 | 8 ร 24 - T | 19 | 32 | 19.0 |
| VSIII 2,0/2 | N04200127 | 2,000 / 2 | 6 ร 18 - T | 15 | 29 | 17.3 |
| VSIII 3,0/1 | N04200128 | 3,000 / 1 | 10 ร 30 - T | 12 | 40 | 31.0 |
| VSIII 3,0/2 | N04200129 | 3,000 / 2 | 8 ร 24 - T | 10 | 37 | 27.0 |
| VSIII 5,0/2 | N04200130 | 5,000 / 2 | 10 ร 30 - T | 8 | 41 | 43.0 |
| VSIII 10/4 | 192039383 | 10,000 / 4 | 10 ร 30 - T | 2.84 | 37 | 78.5 |
| VSIII 20/8 | 192039384 | 20,000 / 8 | 10 ร 30 - T | 1.42 | 44.5 | 197 |
| VSIII 30/12 | 192039385 | 30,000 / 12 | 10 ร 30 - T | 0.83 | 46.3 | 268 |
| VSIII 50/18 | 192039386 | 50,000 / 18 | 10 ร 30 - T | 0.56 | 53.6 | 540 |
Specifications quoted are for standard 3 m Height of Lift. Greater HOL is available on request, weights and chain quantity scale accordingly. Standard load chain is zinc-plated alloy steel grade T (Grade 8) to EN 818-7. For full dimensional data (A min, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K in mm), please refer to the datasheet linked below.
The Yale VSIII covers virtually every industrial manual lifting scenario, from light maintenance work to heavy plant installation. Standard 250 kg โ 5,000 kg models suit general workshop, maintenance, mechanical handling, and warehouse use. The 10 t โ 50 t heavy-duty range is engineered for serving heavy industries such as paper mills, shipbuilding, steel works, offshore, power generation, and large-scale plant maintenance. The hoist's outdoor-rated housing and zinc-plated chain make it suitable for marine, construction, and external industrial use. Where explosion protection is required, see our Yale VSIII ATEX range. Where extreme low temperatures are required (down to -40 ยฐC), see our Yale Arctic Edition range.
Warning: Yale hoists and trolleys are not designed for passenger elevation applications and must not be used for this purpose. Never exceed the rated Working Load Limit. Never use the hoist with damaged chain, hooks, or housing. Never use the hoist to lift loads over personnel.
The VSIII requires minimal routine maintenance under normal operating conditions. Lubricate the load chain regularly with a thin-film lubricant suitable for grade T alloy chain. The Weston-style brake mechanism is sealed and requires no field lubrication, disassembly should only be carried out by a competent person. Load chain must be measured against discard criteria during periodic inspections; elongation over 11 chain pitches exceeding 2% indicates the chain has reached the end of its safe service life and must be replaced. All hooks must be measured for opening (Dimension C) and minimum thickness (Dimensions B, N, W, V) against the wear limits in the Operating Manual. WOLFF Onsite can supply LOLER-certified inspection, spare parts, and full overhaul services for all VSIII capacities, contact our hire and service team for details.
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