The difference and use of lever hoist and chain hoist

Jul 26, 2024

Lever hoists and chain hoists, as common lifting equipment in modern industry, have significant differences in structure and use, and are suitable for different working scenarios and needs.

Lever hoist:
Lever hoist, also known as manual chain hoist, is mainly composed of handle, chain, sprocket, gear, etc. During operation, the chain is pulled through the handle, causing the sprocket and gear assembly to rotate, thereby driving the hook or spreader to rise or fall. Its structure is simple and compact, suitable for environments with small space or where precise control is required.

Hand chain hoist:
Hand chain hoist, also called manual hoist, is mainly composed of chains, sprockets, gears, etc. The hand chain hoist is suitable for occasions that require long-term continuous operation or high power output. Its structural design enables it to cope with larger lifting weight and strength requirements.

Main uses of lever hoist:
1. Precise control: Because the operating chain can provide precise control when moving in one direction, lever hoists are often used in operating situations that require accurate displacement and positioning, such as assembly lines, maintenance work, etc.
2. Limited space: Its structure is simple and easy to operate, and it is suitable for places with small space or low height restrictions, such as underground garages, low workshops, etc.

Main uses of hand chain hoist:
1. High power output: Since the hand chain hoist can achieve high power output through the combination of winch and wire rope, it is often used in situations that require larger load capacity and longer distance movement, such as construction sites, freight warehouses, etc.
2. Long-term operation: Its design makes operation more labor-saving and suitable for environments that require long-term continuous operation, such as loading and unloading goods, setting up stages and other long-term operations.

Lever hoists and chain hoists are both types of manual hoists, but their working principles are different. The hand chain hoist rotates by pulling the hand chain and hand sprocket, and presses the friction plate ratchet and brake seat into one body to rotate together, thereby smoothly lifting heavy objects. The lever hoist is a lifting hoist that obtains linear traction matching the load through the lever principle. The wire rope or chain is driven by manpower through the trigger to drive the movement of the fetching device. It is mostly used to move heavy objects horizontally. In addition, the applicable scenarios of hand chain hoists and lever hoists are also different. Hand chain hoists are suitable for installing machines and lifting goods in factories, mines, construction sites, docks, docks, warehouses, etc., while lever hoists are suitable for horizontal Move heavy objects.