Manual Hoists

Manual hoists are generally available in two styles: hand chain hoists and lever chain hoists. They both have a simple design and are lighter to move around than powered hoists, but take more work/effort to lift heavier loads. Therefore, they are suitable in situations where you need a compact and portable hoist to lift loads of no more than 5 ton. They are also ideal for working in the extremely cramped engine compartment in a tight space, or in confined places.

Hand Chain Hoists

A hand chain hoist (known as a ''chain block'' / ''chain fall'' / ''block and tackle) is a mechanical device containing a hand chain and lifting chain. Typically used vertically, it raises or lowers a heavy material by pulling down on the hand chain. A small pulling force will be turned to a larger force to handle heavy objects thanks to the lifting mechanism.

APPLICATIONS:

• Maintain a turbine for critical lifts and installs where micro-movements are required

• Lift pumps, generators, or other heavy equipment in water treatment facilities

• Remove engines from cars in automotive garages

• Lift and hold beams and pipes in place for welding or bolting operations and a lot more…
  

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Lever Chain Hoists

A lever chain hoist or called a come-along is a device with a lever/handle, operated in most positions, including horizontally and vertically, for applications like pulling, dragging, stretching and positioning heavy loads across industries by operating the lever with one hand. The design of a lever hoist is similar to that of a hand chain operated hoist.

APPLICATIONS:

• Straightening poles

• Stretching wires/cables

• Pulling tree stumps from the ground

• Pulling conveyor belt and/or rails together to make connections during install, maintenance, and repair and a lot more

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Benefits of Using Manual Hoists

A manual chain hoist has the characteristics of small size, low weight and simple operation, suitable for factories, mines, construction sites, wharves, docks and warehouses to install machines and lift loads. If you use it correctly, you will enjoy its advantages e.g.

• Flexibility of operation

• Little maintenance

• Portability

• Low initial cost

• Excellent spotting capability.

• Excellent repairability for premium models

• No electrical components to cause sparks or arcing in explosive classified areas

Situations Where Manual Hoists Should be Used

Due to their features and benefits, manual hoists are commonly used in many industries even in residential applications, e.g. moving items up to a storage area in a garage. They are also ideal in situations where:

• Electric or air power is not readily available.

• Portability and flexibility are the key concern.

• Initial cost is an overriding concern.

• Speed is not a concern.

• Precise spotting of the load is required.

• Long lifts/heavy loads are not involved.

• Temporary uses are usually required such as installations, portable job boxes, etc.

• The inherent spark resistance of a hand chain hoist is called for in an explosion hazard area. Other spark resistant features such as bronze hooks, bronze wheels, stainless load chain, and aluminum or bronze hand chain are often required to meet specific requirements.

Factors of Choosing a Manual Hoist

While there are many manual hoist products on the market, we have identified four important items to factor into your decision-making process.

• Budget: Use an economy model when the initial cost is important.

• Quality: Use a premium model when dependability and quality are important considerations.

• Capacity (or weight of load): Use one with a capacity sufficient for the job at hand.

• Height of Lift: Use one with a link chain long enough for the job at hand.