Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Chain Hoist

To help you source the best lifting equipment to meet your needs, there is a guide to look for when you are trying to find chain hoists for sale.

This will help you to make more informed purchasing decisions and to buy quality equipment that is fit for purpose.

We would always recommend that you look out for the following when considering buying a chain hoist:

• What lifting capacity do you require? Make sure you select an appropriate hoist for the lifts you will be performing. Electric chain hoists can usually lift loads up to 35 Tonnes. If you need a larger capacity hoist, you might want to consider an electric wire rope hoist instead.
• Is there an operational limit switch? This will help with general operational safety and it will help protect the load as well.
• Is there a chain container? This will collect up the chain slack, which protects the hoist itself and also prevents the load getting scratched and damaged.
• Are there any of the additional features you might require? If you need something specialist, such as a radio remote control system, check if the hoist has it or if it is compatible with your chosen hoist before going ahead with the purchase.

Please feel free to contact us if there is anything you would like to know about electric chain hoists or manual chain hoists.