A chain hoist is one of the most common hoist types. While a wire rope hoist is made of strands of metal wrapped tightly around a core, chain hoists are made of single chains linked together to form, well, a chain.
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In a previous blog, we discussed the advantages of a wire rope hoist, and they are many ' durability in harsh environments, high lifting capacity and lift heights, and the ability to operate at faster lifting speeds.
Chain hoists have many of the advantages of their wire rope counterparts, however they are better suited for lighter weight lifting applications. The key advantages of a chain hoist are maneuverability and cost.
A chain hoist is typically less expensive than a wire rope hoist (also called a cable hoist). That's one of the reasons why they are more common. While most wire rope hoists have an edge over chain hoists in terms of speed and lifting capacity, a chain hoist can handle most everyday lifting needs.
Here's a breakdown of chain hoist capabilities:
There's no real right choice for every lifting need. While wire rope hoist systems can be a little more pricey, their ability to lift heavy loads over long distances may make them the right choice for your environment.
Chain hoists are a cost-effective solution for lifting lighter loads frequently. They can be used to replace manual lifting, reducing worker fatigue and injury. Although wire rope hoists can carry heavier loads, the right chain hoist can easily handle lifts up to 10 tons or more.
O'Brien Lifting Solutions offers a range of manual and electric chain hoists from some of the world's leading hoist manufacturers, Kito and Street Crane.
O'Brien Manual Chain Hoist Selection ' reduce worker fatigue and increase productivity with a cost-effective manual chain hoist system. We have low profile options to fit in smaller spaces, spark-resistant designs safe for work in dusty areas or explosive gas environments, and clean-room systems perfect for food production or pharma manufacturers. The tough CB Kito Hand Chain Hoist is built to perform in environments as cold as -40 degrees Celsius.
O'Brien Electric Chain Hoist Selection ' our electric chain hoist systems reduce worker fatigue even more by combining the load handling ability of the chain hoist with an electrical motor that performs all the heavy lifting. With available single-phase and three phase electric options for a variety of power situations and a range of features like variable frequency drives and smart braking technology, we can recommend the perfect electric chain hoist system for almost any industrial need.
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Chain hoists are simple devices that give you a massive mechanical advantage. By leveraging small force over a long distance and transforming it to large force over a short distance, chain hoists are able to accomplish heavy lifts and pulls that would otherwise be impossible for a person to accomplish alone. Chain hoists can be either electric or manual, and there are advantages and disadvantages to both. In this post, we will focus on manual chain hoists.
While manual chain hoists won't lift quite as fast and effortlessly as electric hoists, there are many advantages to owning a manual chain hoist.
Although electric chain hoists are able to lift heavier loads, manual hoists can still have working load limits (WLL) up to 20 tons. As long as what your lifting is below that, there's no reason not to opt for a manual hoist. There are two main styles of manual chain hoists to choose from: hand hoists and lever hoists.
Hand Chain Hoists
Hand hoists have a simplistic design and are easy to operate and maintain.
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Our hoists require the use of both your hands to operate. As you pull one chain, a wheel turns a series of cogs, axles, gears, and sprockets and in turn rotates the second load chain to lift or pull your load. The lifting mechanism does most of the work for you. To ensure your safety and the safety of the load, many chain hoists have a braking system that prevents the load from slipping back. Unlike lever hoists, hand hoists are ideal for high vertical loads. You can continue to operate the pulling chain from the ground even when the hoist is positioned up high.
US Cargo Control sells both Columbus McKinnon hand hoists and Coffing hand hoists.
Series 622 Hand Chain Hoist Cyclone Hand Chain Hoist Coffing LHH Hand Chain Hoist622 Hoist
- a construction-grade hand hoist with low headroom and easy installation. 1/2 ton to 5 ton WLL.Hurricane 360 Hoist
- this hand hoist has a chain cover that rotates 360°
so loads can be lifted, pulled, and positioned from nearly any angle. WLL ranges from 1/2 ton to 10 tons.Cyclone Hoist
- a high-quality, rigorously tested hand hoist that is 100% American made. Choose from 1/4 ton to 10 ton WLL.Coffing LHH Hoist
- the compact design of this hand hoist makes it portable and easy to inspect and maintain. It also has low headroom and a WLL range of 1/2 ton to 20 tons.Lever Chain Hoists
Lever hoists are also quite easy to operate and maintain. To operate them, you simply crank a side lever attached directly to the lifting mechanism. Unlike hand hoists, lever hoists can be operated using just one hand. This makes them ideal for horizontal, angled, and low vertical loads. Because the lever handle is located up next to the lifting mechanism, you must be close to the point of hook-up to operate.
US Cargo Control sells quality Columbus McKinnon (CM) lever hoists and Coffing lever hoists.
Series 653 Lever Chain Hoist Tornado 360 Lever Chain Hoist Mini Series 602 Lever Chain Hoist653 Hoist
- this is a construction-grade lever hoist with a very short handle. Ideal for working in small spaces. WLL range from 3/4 ton up to 6 tons.Bandit Hoist
- this durable hoist is assembled in the USA with American made hooks and chain. Extremely portable and versatile with a 360°
rotating handle. 3/4 ton to 6 ton WLL.Tornado 360 Hoist
- has a unique sidewinder lever handle that improves both lifting and pulling efficiency. Ergonomic design increases safety. Choose among 3/4 ton WLL to 6 tons, with load limiters as an option.Mini Series 602 Hoist
- this is the most compact lever chain hoist available. Extremely portable as it weighs only 6 to 7 pounds. Quick to load with a 1/4 ton working load limit.Mini Series 603 Hoist
- another extremely compact and portable chain hoist that features quick load attachment. Not quite as light but has a 1/2 ton working load limit.Coffing LSB Hoist
- this lever hoist features a through-hardened load chain and lifetime lubricated gears. 360°
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rotating handle for versatile rigging options. WLL ranges from 3/4 ton up to 6 tons.