Hook Suspended Chain Blocks

Yale provides a fantastic range of hand chain blocks based on variations on two main models, the Yale VS III and the YaleLift 360 (YL 360). Direct mount trolley versions are also available - The YLITP (push trolley hoist), YLITG (geared trolley hoist) and the YLLHP/YLLHG low-headroom trolley hoist combinations. The VS III has fewer options and is available from 500kg SWL through to a staggering 50,000kg (50 tonne) but can only be supplied hook suspended (though stand-alone hook-in trolleys are available, the direct mount isn't available for the VSIII like it is for the YL360).

The VSIII (VS 3) block and tackle is the workhorse of the Yale lifting equipment range; it is excellent value for money while maintaining the typical quality we come to expect from Yale. The Yale Lift 360 however is available in many different configurations and can be supplied to our customers in a capacity range rising from 500kg all the way to 20 tonne.

The YaleLift360 has a hand chain guard that will rotate through 360 degrees, hence the name. This is a key safety feature meaning that the person operating the hoist can always find a safe location away from the load, to the side or above. Meaning that should there be an unforeseen accident and the load be released then the user would not be “in line” with the load, they would be in a position of safety. The YaleLift 360 can also be supplied Atex rated with spark-resistant features and/or corrosion resistance. A truly versatile hoist range to serve the needs of heavy industry.

Tiger hand operated chain blocks are manufactured from high quality steel and offered to our industrial and offshore customers as a quality manual lifting equipment system. They are lightweight though are still robust and an exceptionally strong hand chain hoist at a competitive price in the market place.

The lifting hoist has been developed over many years putting stress on operator safety and hoist durability and this is where Tiger have succeeded.

Tiger hand chain hoists meet the requirements of the Ministry of Defence mining and also approved/certified to be used in deep coal mining, meeting the requirements of British Coal and commonly being used by the UK coal mining industry. The Tiger range of chain block is also extensively used in the Offshore Oil industry. All these industries operate in extreme environments where reliability and safety are very important and for this reason we offer the Tiger chain block range.

The Subsea range of Tiger ROV (Remote operated vehicle) chain hoist is totally unique in the lifting equipment industry having taken years to develop and having been approved for use by some of the world’s leading offshore oil and gas companies. To Tiger the subsea hand chain hoist is now proven technology, though as with all quality manufacturers, the product line continues to be re-developed to meet the needs of the offshore industry.

Also available alongside the hook suspended range of Tiger hoists are trolley-mounted chain blocks, where the hoist unit is bolted directly to a beam trolley.

William Hackett has been a professional supplier of lifting equipment for decades, with one of their main range of products being the Hackett hand chain block available here as the hook suspended version from 500kg capacity to 20 tonnes. Hackett’s hook-suspended chain hoists are of a lightweight, compact and robust design with cast steel 'ribbed' safety catches. They feature a galvanised hand chain complete with a unique chain joiner and twin pawl or quad pawl mechanism. The load chain is grade 8 (80) anti-corrosive though 10 (100) is available on request. Every hoist is tested to 1.5 times the SWL after assembly and we offer a comprehensive range of spare parts to ensure a long life. We aim to be very competitive with our pricing for Hackett’s chain hoists and look forward to the possibility that we may receive your enquiry!

The Tractel Tralift range of hand chain hoists offers a great balance between quality and price. They are an industrial standard piece of lifting equipment that are readily available and at a competitive price making them a very popular piece of equipment that is often the choice for our industrial customers all over the globe. Tractel is an international lifting equipment manufacturer with an excellent reputation for producing top-quality products. Used for lifting and positioning a load the Tralift is a robust design hoist range that is offered online in capacities from 250kg up to 20 tonnes and all are supplied with a swivel top hook assembly. The lifting hook has an overload deformation indicator and uses heavy-duty bearings with an optional load limiter if required. We look forward to receiving your valued enquiry.

Kito hand chain hoists are generally considered in the lifting industry to be the absolute top-of-the-range for quality. They are more expensive (as you may expect) though have an excellent reputation for reliability in the harshest of environments. The Kito high-class load chain with a breaking strength of 1000N/mm2 (100kgf/mm2) constitutes the main factor for reliable and safe operation and the dry-type braking mechanism provides excellent performance. The braking system, which makes up the heart of the hand chain hoists, is enclosed in double covers: the wheel and the brake covers. These protective covers not only keep out the weather but also help to prevent mud and dust from entering internal workings. A hand chain guide attached to the wheel cover provides durability and smooth operation of a hand chain on a hand chain wheel. The Kito hand chain hoists range Model M3 is available through LiftingSafety capacities from 0.5t to 50t. With lighter weight, higher efficiency and more compact size, these hoists are invaluable for all lifting applications. This successful design derives from the development of the KITO’s smallest yet ultra-strong link load chain.

LiftingSafety offers our high-capacity hand chain hoist range capacities from 30 tonnes to 100 tonnes and is supplied with a grade 10 load chain as standard, along with a braking system that has double protective covers to prevent contamination to the brake disks. These are top-quality lifting hoists manufactured for use in the most demanding of environments. Please note that hoists of this capacity are usually made to order and therefore it's best to enquire early to avoid manufacturing delays.

Ingersoll Rand offer in the UK through LiftingSafety two ranges of hand chain hoist. The SMB hand chain hoist and the Top of the range VL2 hand chain hoist. The SBM Silver series lifting blocks have a capacity range from 500kg to 5 tonne They meet ASME B30.16 Specifications and HST - 2M standards and have overload Protection to deter and reduce downtime and repair costs resulting from abuse. They are all steel, low headroom, light weight construction and have self-adjusting disc type double pawl mechanical load brake and hardened roller bearings for maximum efficiency and durability. Corrosion resistance is provided by 4 layer finish of nickel, copper, nickel, and chrome which results in a rugged and robust finish Ideal for the Rental and Construction markets. The Top Quality Ingersoll Rand VL2 Range of hand chain hoists has Premium alloy steel grade 100 load chain and "Accu-Feed" hand chain guide articulates for use and allows for operation from either side of the hoist resulting in the user being away from the load lifted. The Forged steel hooks with non-slip design have extra-wide throat openings for easy rigging and they are fitted with grade 10 (100) load chain. Needle bearings reduce friction and provide low hand chain pull. Basically both Ingersoll Rand’s range of hoists great quality though with slightly different features to meet the demands of our customers working environments.