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- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Chain Hoist 1 Ton (2000 lbs) 15' Chain ACH-010-15In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ACH-010-15
- Crescent #20/BLU-KROME S HOOK 6102024Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: APX6102024
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Lever Hoist .75 Ton (1500 lbs) 10' Chain with Overload Protection ALH-008-10On Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: ALR-ALH-008-10
- Milwaukee M18 Compact 1-Ton Chain Hoist w/ ONE-KEY 2983-22HDOn Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 2983-22HD
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Lever Hoist 1 Ton (2000 lbs) 10' Chain with Overload Protection ALH-010-10Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: ALR-ALH-010-10
- AMH 1" x 20' Ratchet Tie Down - Vinyl S-Hook TD0120VHIn-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: AMH-TD0120VH
- Southwire QWIKrope Link 1/4" Soft Shackle SS-14Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: SOUSS-14
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Chain Hoist 3 Ton (6000 lbs) 20' Chain ACH-030-20In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ACH-030-20
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Lever Hoist 1 Ton (2000 lbs) 15' Chain with Overload Protection ALH-010-15In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ALH-010-15
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Chain Hoist 1 Ton (2000 lbs) 20' Chain ACH-010-20Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: ALR-ACH-010-20
- Southwire QWIKrope Link 1/8" Soft Shackle SS-18Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: SOUSS-18
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Lever Hoist 1.6 Ton (3200 lbs) 10' Chain with Overload Protection ALH-016-10In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ALH-016-10
- Stren-Flex 12' Heavy Duty Eye Flat 2 PLY 2" EEF-2-902-12In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: EEF-2-902-12
- Stren-Flex 4' Heavy Duty Eye Flat 2 PLY, 2" 2-902-04In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: EEF-2-902-04
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Compact Lever Hoist .5 Ton (1000 lbs) 10' Chain ALHC-0050-10In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ALHC-0050-10
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Compact Lever Hoist .5 Ton (1000 lbs) 15' Chain ALHC-0050-15In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ALHC-0050-15
- Sumner 1/2 Ton Lever Hoist with 15' Chain Fall 787541In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: SUM787541
- AMH 2" x 4' Sling Polyester Web Eye & Eye 2 Ply Flat Eye EE290204In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: AMH-EE290204
- Stren-Flex 6' Heavy Duty Eye Flat 2 PLY, 2" 2-902-06In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: EEF-2-902-06
- Jet 2SS-1C-20 2 Ton 1Ph 20' Lift 115/230V Prewired 230V 212000Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET212000
- Sumner 3/4 Ton Lever Hoist with 10' Chain Fall 787543In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: SUM787543
- AMH 2" x 4' 1-Ply Heavy Duty (Class 7) Endless Web Sling EN190204In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: AMH-EN190204
- Campbell 3/4" Cam-Alloy J-Hook Style A Bright 5616215Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: APX5616215
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Chain Hoist 1.5 Ton (3000 lbs) 20' Chain ACH-015-20In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ACH-015-20
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Lever Hoist 1.6 Ton (3200 lbs) 10' Chain with Overload Protection ALH-016-15In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ALH-016-15
- Sumner 3 Ton Lever Hoist with 10' Chain Fall 787551In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: SUM787551
- AMH 2" x 12' Sling Polyester Web Eye & Eye 2 Ply Flat Eye EE290212In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: AMH-EE290212
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Chain Hoist .5 Ton (1000 lbs) 15' Chain ACH-005-15In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ACH-005-15
- Atlas Lifting & Rigging Lever Hoist .75 Ton (1500 lbs) 15' Chain with Overload Protection ALH-008-15In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: ALR-ALH-008-15
- Sumner 3/4 Ton Lever Hoist with 15' Chain Fall 787544On Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: SUM787544
- Eagle SAFETY DEBRIS NETTING, ORANGE, FR, 4’ x 150’ SN-04150-ORG-FRSpecial Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: EAG-SN-04150-ORG-FR
- Jet 3SS-1C-20 3 Ton 1Ph 20' Lift 115/230V Prewired 230V 312000Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET312000
- Jet AL100-200-20 2 Ton Aluminum Hand Chain Hoist with 20' of Lift 133220Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET133220
- Stren-Flex 2' Heavy Duty Eye Flat 2 PLY 2" EEF-2-902-02In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: EEF-2-902-02
- AMH 1" x 3' Sling Polyester Web Eye & Eye 1 Ply Flat Eye EE190103On Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: AMH-EE190103
- AMH 2" x 6' Sling Polyester Web Eye & Eye 2 Ply Flat Eye EE290206In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: AMH-EE290206
- AMH 2" x 10' Sling Polyester Web Eye & Eye 2 Ply Flat Eye EE290210In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: AMH-EE290210
- Jet AL100-200-10 2 Ton Aluminum Hand Chain Hoist with 10' of Lift 133210Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET133210
- Jet HD-2T Standard 8-2/3" Wide 2-Ton Beam Clamp 202720Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET202720
- Jet 5SS-1C-20 5 Ton 1Ph 20' Lift 115/230V Prewired 230V 512000Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET512000
- Jet 5SS-3C-20 5 Ton 3Ph 20' Lift 230/460V Prewired 460V 530200Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET530200
- Jet 5SS-3C-10 5 Ton 3Ph 10' Lift 230/460V Prewired 460V 531000Factory Direct Estimated Shipping in 1-4 Days -Direct from FactorySKU: JET531000
- Sumner 1 Ton Chain Hoist with 10' Chain Fall 787562Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: SUM787562
- Sumner 5 Ton Chain Hoist with 15' Chain Fall 787579On Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: SUM787579
- CM Mid Grip 3/8" Double Saddle Pressed Bolt Galv 490-M2548In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: CMM2548Was $729$328
- Campbell 5/16" Anchor Shackle 3/4 Ton Screw Pin Forged Steel Painted 5410505On Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: APX5410505
- AMH 3" x 6' Sling Polyester Web Eye & Eye 2 Ply Flat Eye EE290306Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: AMH-EE290306
- Sumner 1/2 Ton Chain Hoist with 20' Chain Fall 787560In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: SUM787560
Chain hoists and lever hoists are vital tools in construction, manufacturing, and warehousing for lifting, lowering, and positioning heavy loads. While both serve similar purposes, their mechanisms, operational methods, and ideal applications differ significantly. Chain hoists, which can be manual, electric, or pneumatic, utilize a chain looped over a pulley with a hook on one end to secure the load. Manual chain hoists are operated by pulling on a chain, which engages gears inside the hoist to lift or lower the load. Electric and pneumatic models simplify the lifting process, allowing for the movement of significantly heavier loads with the push of a button or the activation of an air compressor, making them suitable for industrial applications where high-capacity lifting is a frequent necessity.
Lever hoists, on the other hand, are operated by cranking a lever back and forth, which engages a mechanism to lift or lower the load. This type of hoist is known for its portability and ease of use in tight spaces or at awkward angles, providing precise control over the load. Lever hoists are especially useful for tensioning, pulling, and positioning tasks, in addition to lifting. Their design allows for operation in any orientation, making them highly versatile for construction sites, particularly in situations where precise placement of materials is required, such as aligning steel beams or installing heavy machinery.
The choice between a chain hoist and a lever hoist often depends on the specific needs of the job, including the weight of the materials being lifted, the frequency of lifting operations, and the available space for operating the hoist. Chain hoists are preferred for vertical lifting of heavier loads in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and construction sites with sufficient space for operation. Lever hoists are favored for more specialized tasks requiring mobility, precise positioning, and the ability to operate in confined spaces or at various angles. Ohio Power Tool offers a wide selection of both chain and lever hoists, providing durable and reliable solutions for lifting and material handling needs across a range of industries, ensuring workers have the right tool for their specific lifting requirements.