About Our Electric Chain Hoists
An electric chain hoist uses an electric motor to raise and lower the load on a high-strength alloy steel chain. The motor drives a gearbox and a load sprocket that pulls the chain through, and a spring-loaded electromagnetic brake holds the load whenever the motor stops or the power is cut.
The range comes in three forms. The large capacity electric chain hoist is the fixed hook and trolley range for general lifting. The motor trolley electric chain hoist travels under power along an I-beam, which suits single girder cranes and assembly lines. The low headroom electric chain hoist has a slim, offset body that saves overhead space in low buildings. All of them are controlled by a wired pendant or a wireless remote.
Choosing an Electric Chain Hoist
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Capacity and lifting height Choose a rated capacity above your heaviest load and a lifting height that covers the full travel of the hook.
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Mounting A fixed hook hoist suits a dedicated lifting station. A motorized trolley adds travel along the beam for moving loads across the bay.
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Headroom Under a low ceiling, or in the gap between closely spaced equipment, a low headroom hoist lets the hook reach higher than a standard model.
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Lifting speed Single-speed hoists cover routine handling. Two-speed hoists add a slow speed for assembly and positioning work.
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Duty and environment Tell us how often the hoist runs and where it works. Explosion-proof and low-temperature versions are built to order.