Manual Chain Hoists

Hand Chain Hoists are a suitable alternative for applications in which portability and easy rigging are critical.   Hand Chain Hoists are useful for fine control applications in which accurate positioning of the load is essential and are suitable for hazardous environments where electrical arcing is a concern.  Below are some of the most popular models in the industry, all offered by J. Herbert Corporation.  Other brands, capacities, and lifts are also available.  Suspension alternatives include hook mount, plain trolley, geared trolley, low headroom, and army type trolley options.  Please consult our Customer Service Department for further information.

Yale® brand SHA models are available in capacities from 1/2 through 50 tons.  Important features include compact design, pressed steel construction, ratchet and pawl type mechanical load brake, heat treated spur gearing for minimal hand chain pull and 360˚ swiveling hooks with safety latches.  YALE® SHA hoists are one of the economically priced import models.

  Yale SHA Product Brochure

Yale® brand Load King LH2 models are available in metric rated capacities from 1/4 through 10 tons.  They incorporate an aluminum alloy frame, load limiter for automatic overload protection, Weston type brake for positive load control, spur gearing for greater lift with minimum effort, and Hoistaloy chain.  Options include chain containers, zinc plated load and hand chains, Latchlok® hooks, bronze hooks, and Bullard® hooks.  Some units are available with load limiter, depending on capacity.  YALE® Load King hoists are also available in plain, geared, low headroom and army type trolley models.  Made in the USA.

  Yale Hand Chain Hoists General Catalog
 

Coffing® brand CB models are available in capacities from 1 through 12 tons.  They are noted for an aluminum alloy housing, exclusive right angle Superoid® gearing for smooth chain travel, screw and disc load brake, and optional load limiter at no extra cost.  Other options at an extra cost include chain containers, Bullard hooks, stainless steel chain, and spark resistant features.  Twin Hook and Extended Hand Wheel models are also available, as is trolley mounted suspension.  Coffing® CB hoists have a lifetime warranty.  Made in the USA.

  Coffing CB Product Brochure
 

Little Mule® brand LMHA models are available in capacities from 1/2 through 50 tons.  Important features include compact, stamped steel housing, hardened load chain for added strength and wear resistance, mechanical load brake, and 360˚ swivel hooks with latches.  They are one of the most economically priced import models, ideal for construction.  Little Mule® LMHA hoists have a lifetime warranty.

  Little Mule LMHA Product Catalog

Budgit® brand USA models are available in capacities from 1/4 through 6 tons.  Standard components include a lightweight, cast aluminum frame, Weston type load brake, standard overload device, spur gear reduction, load sprocket with chain guide, and full swiveling suspension hook.  Spark and corrosion resistant features are also offered.  Budgit® USA hoists are also available in Army type trolley models.

  Budgit Hand Chain Hoists General Catalog

 BUDGIT^® AM ARMY TYPE HAND CHAIN HOISTS

Budgit® brand AM models are available in capacities from 1/4 through 5 tons.  These hoists feature a compact design for low headroom applications, cast iron trolley wheels with precision ball bearings, and steel construction.

  Budgit AM Hoists Product Brochure

Chester® brand Zephyr models are available in capacities from 1/4 through 25 tons.  Important features include lightweight, steel frame, fast acting Weston type load brake, planetary gearing, and alloy steel load chain.  Chester Zephyr models are also available in plain, geared, low headroom, Twin Hook, extended Handwheel, and Army-type models with an assortment of options.

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 CM^® CYCLONE

CM® brand Cyclone models are available in metric rated capacities from 1/4 through 10 tons.  They incorporate an aluminum alloy frame, standard load limiter for automatic overload protection, Weston type brake for positive load control, spur gearing for greater lift with minimum effort, and Hoistaloy chain.  Options include chain containers, zinc-plated load and hand chains, Latchlok®  hooks, bronze hooks, and Bullard®  hooks.  Some units are available without load limiter, depending on capacity.  CM Cyclone hoists are also available in plain, geared, low headroom, and Army type trolley models.  Made in the USA.

  CM Cyclone Product Brochure
 

 HARRINGTON^® CB SERIES

Harrington® brand CB models are available in capacities from 1/2 through 100 tons.  Standard components include a compact design, lightweight, all-steel construction, double enclosed brake cover, sealed ball bearings, slip clutch device to prevent overload, and a double pawl spring mechanism.  Harrington® CB hoists are also available with optional chain container and corrosion resistant chain.

  Harrington CB Product Brochure

 INGERSOLL-RAND^® SMB SILVER SERIES

The SMB Silver Series consists of six models with rated capacities ranging from 1/2-ton to 5 tons. They feature nickel and chrome-plated exteriors and zinc-plated frame components for increased corrosion resistance. Roller bearings on the input shafts and efficient gear reductions make lifting easier for the operator. The hoists also have overload protection as a standard offering.

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