Chain Blocks

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WHAT IS A CHAIN BLOCK? Chain blocks are an essential part of any lifting equipment armoury, regularly used in industrial settings such as maintenance, construction and warehousing. Chain blocks come in a wide range of safe working load capacities, from 250kg through to 50 tonnes and are available with an unlimited height of lift. This allows you to purchase a manual hoist that’s suitable for your specific requirements. WHAT ARE OUR MOST POPULAR CHAIN BLOCKS? There are many great manufacturers of chain blocks, but only a few really stand out in the market, and we supply them all! We only offer chain blocks from trusted brands that have proven their manual chain hoists stand the test of time in rough environments, such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, industrial and construction site environments. HOW DOES A MANUAL CHAIN HOIST WORK? A manual chain hoist, commonly known as a chain block and tackle, typically features top and bottom hooks; a static top hook to suspend the hoist from a beam clamp or trolley, and the bottom hook is the load hook. The device is raised and lowered by simply pulling down on the hand chain, turning the gears inside the hoisting unit to raise or lower the load. Both hooks feature safety catches to ensure the load and hoist are secure once suspended and lifting. CHAIN BLOCK USE CASES Chain blocks are a reliable, manual lifting solution used across countless industries. One of their most valuable features is the ability to be suspended in various ways, depending on the environment and lifting requirements. SUSPENSION METHODS There are multiple ways that you can safely suspend your electric or manual hoist. Each of the following is suitable for different scenarios, applications and environments. We advise that you carefully consider your options prior to making your decision. BEAM CLAMP One of the most traditional and commonly used methods of chain block suspension is a static beam clamp . Used in industrial settings such as construction sites,