Manual Chain Blocks, sometimes known as Chain Hoists or Block & Tackle, are used for heavy manual lifting applications. They are geared to function with the minimum of effort and have a lifting hook fitted at either end.
Chain hoists are fitted with 2 chains. One chain has a hook at the end and is used for lifting, the other chain (typically smaller in size) is held by the user and pulled to lift or lower the load.
Whilst chain hoists make lifting heavy loads easy, it comes at the expense of speed, these are quite slow to lift
Features and benefits
- Enables lifting of heavy items from 500kg up to 5 ton
- Comes ready to use with LOLER certificate
- Different chain lengths available from 3m to 15m to provide varying heights of lift (HOL)
- Slow but precise movement
- End stop prevents the chain coming off if the pawl (brake) fails
- Safety latch fitted to the hook to prevent any slings or load chains slipping off
- Can be attached to a Beam Clamp or Beam trolley, or a gantry system
- Ideal for lifting in tight areas or locations with no power supply
- Typical brands include William Hackett, Tiger, and Elephant
- Guided hand chain cover reduces hand chain snagging during use
- Double pawl brake system for increased reliability and stability
- High quality bearings which allows for long life and easy operation
- High quality G8 load chain
- Heavy duty safety catches
