Manual Chain Hoists
Manual Chain Hoists are mechanical lifting devices in which the operator pulls a hand chain through a gear train, converting it into hook lift via the load chain, used in workshops, maintenance work and locations without power. They differ from lever hoists, which use a reciprocating lever, and from electric chain hoists; select by documented rated capacity, lift height, number of load-chain falls, and hook type with safety latch.
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Manual chain hoists are mechanical lifting products operating on a mechanical-advantage principle; the operator pulls a hand chain that passes through a drive gear, converting rotation into a lifting motion through the load chain that raises the hook and the attached load. Models differ in documented rated capacity, and a single capacity should not be assumed across the category; each model is defined by the rated capacity in the manufacturer's documentation. Models vary in documented lift height, in load-chain and hand-chain design (material, diameter and number of load-chain falls), and in internal gearing and brake design. Suspension-hook and load-hook designs vary between models, and safety-latch hooks may be available depending on the model. A manual chain hoist must be distinguished from a lever hoist, which uses a reciprocating lever instead of a hand-chain loop, and from electric chain hoists, which replace hand power with an electric motor. Safety features such as automatic brakes, load limiters and lift limiters should not be assumed across the category and are defined for each model in the manufacturer's documentation. Lever hoists, electric hoists and wire rope hoists are excluded from this category. Industrial buyers select manual chain hoist models based on documented rated capacity, lift height and site requirements.
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Manual chain hoists are mechanical lifting products operating on a mechanical-advantage principle; the operator pulls a hand chain that passes through a drive gear, converting rotation into a lifting motion through the load chain that raises the hook and the attached load. Models differ in documented rated capacity, and a single capacity should not be assumed across the category; each model is defined by the rated capacity in the manufacturer's documentation. Models vary in documented lift height, in load-chain and hand-chain design (material, diameter and number of load-chain falls), and in internal gearing and brake design. Suspension-hook and load-hook designs vary between models, and safety-latch hooks may be available depending on the model. A manual chain hoist must be distinguished from a lever hoist, which uses a reciprocating lever instead of a hand-chain loop, and from electric chain hoists, which replace hand power with an electric motor. Safety features such as automatic brakes, load limiters and lift limiters should not be assumed across the category and are defined for each model in the manufacturer's documentation. Lever hoists, electric hoists and wire rope hoists are excluded from this category. Industrial buyers select manual chain hoist models based on documented rated capacity, lift height and site requirements.
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