Product Overview
Manual Chain Hoists are hand-operated lifting devices used for short-distance lifting, lowering, positioning, and maintenance handling of equipment, parts, and goods. By pulling the hand chain, the operator drives the internal gear transmission and lifting chain to raise or lower the load without electric power, making the product suitable for workshops, warehouses, installation sites, maintenance areas, and outdoor working conditions.
The main lifting structure is designed for smooth hand pulling, stable load holding, and reliable braking. Depending on the working environment, available options include alloy steel construction, compact body design, stainless steel structure, aluminum alloy housing, and non-sparking explosion-proof configuration. Selection should be based on load weight, lifting height, available space, corrosion condition, portability requirement, and site safety demand.
Manual Chain Hoists for Different Working Conditions
This product series includes six main designs. Round Manual Chain Hoists are general-purpose models with integrated bearing structure, alloy steel gear transmission, guide wheels, and high-strength G80 lifting chain for smooth and stable operation. Triangle Manual Chain Hoists feature a compact appearance, light weight, low hand-pulling force, and easy maintenance, making them suitable for regular lifting and installation work.
Mini Manual Chain Hoists are smaller and easier to carry, suitable for light-duty lifting, narrow spaces, and mobile maintenance work. Stainless Manual Chain Hoists are designed for clean, humid, corrosive, or rust-sensitive environments, using stainless components for improved corrosion resistance and smoother chain operation. Aluminum Manual Chain Hoists use an aluminum alloy body for lighter weight and better impact resistance, suitable for portable lifting and frequent movement. Explosion-proof Manual Chain Hoists use non-sparking material combinations for safer operation in special environments where spark control is required; the final explosion-proof grade should be confirmed according to the project site.
For reliable operation, the final model should be selected according to rated load, hoisting height, test load, minimum distance between hooks, hand chain pulling force, lifting chain diameter, number of chain rows, body material, hook type, and application environment. For special working conditions such as corrosion, clean areas, confined spaces, flammable environments, or outdoor maintenance, the most suitable chain block type should be confirmed before quotation.
For related lifting equipment, you can also view Electric Hoists, Overhead Cranes, and Gantry Cranes. For hoist and machinery safety reference, you may check the ASME B30.16 Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists and ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery.
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Round Manual Chain Hoists | Triangle Manual Chain Hoists | Mini Manual Chain Hoists | Stainless Manual Chain Hoists | Aluminum Manual Chain Hoists | Explosion-proof Manual Chain Hoists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Difference | General-purpose round body with smooth chain operation | Compact triangular housing for regular lifting work | Small and portable design for light-duty lifting | Stainless structure for clean or corrosive environments | Aluminum alloy body for lightweight portable lifting | Non-sparking structure for special safety environments |
| Typical Capacity Range | 0.5-20t | 1-50t | 0.25-10t / 250-10000kg | 1-50t | 0.5-20t | 0.5-20t |
| Hoisting Height | 2.5 / 3m by model | 2.5 / 3m by model | 3m | 2.5 / 3m by model | 2.5 / 3m by model | 2.5 / 3 / 5m by model |
| Main Material / Structure | Alloy steel gears, integrated bearings, G80 lifting chain | Compact housing, low hand-pulling force, durable structure | Dual pulley and dual brake compact structure | Stainless housing, stainless hook, stainless chain | Aluminum alloy body with enclosed structure | H62 copper alloy housing, copper alloy chain guide, aluminum bronze hook |
| Main Application | Workshop lifting, maintenance, installation, and general handling | Regular industrial lifting with compact layout requirement | Portable lifting, narrow space operation, and light maintenance | Humid, clean, rust-sensitive, or corrosive working areas | Mobile lifting where light weight is preferred | Special environments requiring non-sparking operation |
| Selection Focus | Rated load, chain rows, lifting height, and hand-pulling force | Load capacity, compact size, and maintenance convenience | Portability, small size, and light-duty lifting requirement | Corrosion resistance, cleanliness, and stainless material confirmation | Weight reduction, impact resistance, and site mobility | Explosion-proof grade, material combination, and working area classification |
Key Features
Suitable for short-distance lifting, maintenance, installation, positioning, and material handling
Six types available for different working conditions: round, triangle, mini, stainless, aluminum, and explosion-proof
Alloy steel structure and high-strength lifting chain available for general-purpose lifting
Mini type is compact and portable for narrow spaces and mobile maintenance
Stainless type is suitable for humid, clean, or corrosion-sensitive environments
Aluminum type offers lighter body weight and improved portability
Explosion-proof type is designed for non-sparking lifting applications where spark control is required
Smooth chain operation, reliable braking, and low hand-pulling force available according to model selection
Customized lifting height, load capacity, hook type, material, and protection configuration available
Customized Crane Solution
Manual Chain Hoists can be selected and customized according to lifting capacity, hoisting height, working space, body material, chain configuration, hook type, corrosion condition, and safety environment.
Available customization includes round type, triangle type, mini type, stainless type, aluminum type, explosion-proof type, lifting chain length, hand chain length, hook arrangement, load chain diameter, chain row configuration, surface treatment, and special material selection.
- Customized rated load and hoisting height
- Customized round, triangle, mini, stainless, aluminum, or explosion-proof type
- Customized lifting chain and hand chain length
- Customized stainless structure for humid or corrosion-sensitive environments
- Customized aluminum alloy body for portable lifting applications
- Customized explosion-proof material configuration after site confirmation
- Customized hook, chain row, and packaging according to project requirements
Before quotation, please confirm the rated load, required hoisting height, working environment, installation space, corrosion condition, portability requirement, safety requirement, and whether explosion-proof or stainless configuration is needed.
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Send your capacity, span, lifting height and working site. Our team will help check the suitable crane type and provide a project-based quotation.
What We Need
- Capacity, span, lifting height and working duty.
- Workshop or yard layout, runway condition and power supply.
- Working environment, daily operation time and special requirements.
- Destination country, quantity and drawings or photos if available.
How It Works
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- Confirm configurationWe check crane type and key technical scope.
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