What is a chain hoist ?

A chain hoist is a term for a piece of lifting equipment that is suspended (usually from a beam via a trolley) featuring a chain and hook. The hook is used to secure the object being lifted while the chain is used to lift the hook and the load attached to an appropriate height. Manual chain hoists require the user to pull one end of the chain to lift the load while electric hoists require the user only to push a button (up or down) to control a motor that will lift the load attached (providing it does not exceed the safe working load). Chain hoists can be suspended in a number of different methods, most come with a hook or trolley.

Hand Chain Hoists

Our hand chain hoists or otherwise known as chain blocks are manufactured to require as little manual effort as possible to prevent any unnecessary risk to the user’s health and safety. Engineered to the highest standards, we are proud to sell only superior quality products. Our hand operated chain blocks can be suspended in a number of different methods such as trolley suspension to run along a beam in your workshop, beam trolleys can be manual, electric or pneumatic powered with capacities up to 20,000kg or 20 tonnes.

Electric Chain Hoists

The range we supply is vast, we can supply any hoist from our list of leading manufacturers. With capacities up to 20,000kg or otherwise known as 20 tonnes. Powered by single phase 110v/220v or three phase 380v power supply. With lifting heights up to 120m available with a number of additional features and low voltage controls as standard, our range is sure to impress! Electric Chain Hoists can be suspended via a top hook or lug, alternatively, we can offer a beam trolley to accompany (manual, electric or pneumatic). 

Spare Parts

When using a chain hoist intensely in a demanding environment, after some time, high usage parts may become worn. To prevent our customers from needing to purchase a brand new hoist or having to go through the effort of acquiring custom made parts we can supply almost all spare parts for the hoists we sell. Saving you time and money so your business can function as efficiently as possible and reduce any unexpected downtime. We hold extensive stocks of components ready for immediate dispatch.