Electric chain hoists consist of an electric motor which turns multiple gears. A chain is placed along the teeth of these gears, so that once the motor begins to run, the chain will be lifted or lowered, depending on the direction of the motor. Typically, a lifting hook is attached to the chain which can be attached to the objects being lifted. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Konecranes, Inc.
Springfield, OH | 937-525-5533KCI Konecranes, since 1910, has provided products, services and industry applications worldwide. KCI Konecrane has a worldwide network for maintenance services to cover all our customers' needs.
Brehob Corporation
Indianapolis, IN | 800-632-4451Brehob is a leading provider of high-quality electric hoists in addition to many other related products and parts. Brehob’s seasoned professionals provide outstanding fabricating services, 24-hour emergency service, inside repair, customized training and more.
Gorbel Inc.
Fishers, NY | 844-268-7055Gorbel®, Inc. is an innovator and leader in producing bridge cranes for the industry. Gorbel® provides a wide variety of overhead handling solutions that handle loads from fifty pounds up to forty tons.
Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Dania, FL | 866-424-6478The choice is yours. We offer many kinds of material handling and lifting products. We have electric chain hoists with capabilities that span 200 pounds to 20 tons lifting range as well as wire rope hoists.
Reading Crane and Engineering Company
Reading, PA | 800-220-7203Founded as Reading Chain and Block in 1905, we have become a new company with the same principles, providing excellent customer service and innovative overhead cranes. For over a century we have been manufacturing, building, designing, and installing parts for overhead cranes and hoists.
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Chain Hoist - Brehob CorporationMost other hoists utilize cables instead of chains. Whereas a cable can be wrapped or wound around a spool, a chain cannot be reliably wound or unwound in this way. Therefore, these electrical hoists must use an extra length of chain to allow the hooked end to reach the ground while keeping some chain engaged in the gears. When the hoist rises up, this excess chain then runs out the back of the hoist and lowers to the ground. However, devices called chain falls can be attached to the hoist to get rid of the surplus chain end while improving lifting capacity. These devices operate much like a block and tackle for rope hoist systems, but accommodate the shape and structure of chains.
Chain hoists offer many benefits. First, metal chains are more durable than rope. In addition to their durability, roller or link chain hoists are popular because they are fairly simple and inexpensive. They also require a low level of maintenance and are able to survive high temperatures without suffering damage. In industrial settings, chain hoists are most often used to lift items vertically. Chain hoists are available in multiple varieties; they differ by diameter, load capacity, line material, length, and maximum loaded line speed. Choosing the hoist that fits the needed specifications is important, because safety issues can arise if hoists are misused.