5+ ton Chain Hoist

The 5+ ton chain hoist is appropriate for plant machinery installation, large structural steel members, heavy industrial assembly work, and equipment rigging where loads exceed 5 tons. When lifting capacity requirements fall between 2 and 5 tons, the 2-5 ton Chain Hoist class offers lighter, more maneuverable equipment with lower overhead costs and simpler mounting requirements. The 5+ ton class is warranted only when verified load calculations—including rigging hardware, below-the-hook devices, and safety factors—confirm that lighter equipment cannot safely handle the lift.

• Installing turbine components, generators, and heavy rotating machinery in power plants
• Erecting wide-flange structural steel beams and columns in industrial construction
• Positioning injection molding machines, stamping presses, and CNC equipment during plant installation
• Lifting transformer assemblies and heavy electrical switchgear in utility substations
• Rigging and placing bridge girders and large precast concrete elements
• Assembling heavy mining equipment and process vessels in fabrication shops

• Load testing and inspection intervals follow ASME B30.16 and manufacturer specifications; documentation required for compliance
• Mounting structures and support beams must be engineered for combined static and dynamic loads with appropriate safety factors
• Operators require training in heavy rigging procedures, load calculations, and site-specific lift planning protocols
• Below-the-hook devices, slings, and rigging hardware must be rated for the full capacity and inspected before each lift

• Hoists in this class typically weigh 100–300+ kg and ship as freight via pallet or crate
• Mounting hardware, beam trolleys, and support structures often require separate transport and coordination
• Overhead crane or forklift required at destination for unloading and positioning heavy hoist assemblies

• Electric models require 208–480V three-phase power with appropriately rated branch circuits and disconnects
• Pneumatic units operate on compressed air at 90–120 PSI with large-volume supply lines to support duty cycle
• Control pendants and remote systems must be compatible with site power infrastructure and safety interlock requirements