Dayton
Dayton Manual Chain Hoist 1/2T 8ft Lift Double Disc Brake Grade 80 Chain
Manual chain hoist lifts up to 1,000 lb with an 8 ft lift height and Grade 80 alloy steel chain
- 1,000 lb lifting capacity for heavy loads
- Grade 80 alloy-steel chain resists wear
- Double-disc Weston brake holds load securely
- 8 ft lift height reaches elevated points
- Hook mount with safety latch attaches quickly
Manual Chain Hoist 1/2T 8ft Lift
The Dayton manual chain hoist provides a maximum lifting capacity of 1,000 lb with an 8 ft lift height. It is built for workshops and job sites that need reliable vertical lifting without powered equipment. The hook-mounted design requires no trolley, so it attaches directly to a suitable anchor point. A safety latch on the lifting hook helps prevent accidental load disengagement.
Double Disc Brake Weston Style
The brake system uses a double disc Weston-style mechanism that holds the load securely when the hand chain is released. This specification is the primary factor in deciding whether the hoist meets your safety and control requirements for static load holding. The brake is included as standard and operates without external power. Grade 80 alloy steel chain resists wear under repeated cycles.
Suited for light industrial and maintenance tasks
This hoist suits technicians and maintenance crews who need portable, manual lifting up to half a tonne. It is not for applications requiring powered operation, longer lift heights, or higher capacities beyond the rated 1,000 lb. Buyers needing trolley travel or beam-mounted traversing should look at alternative configurations. California Proposition 65 warnings apply to this product.
Highlights
- 1,000 lb lifting capacity for heavy loads
- Grade 80 alloy-steel chain resists wear
- Double-disc Weston brake holds load securely
- 8 ft lift height reaches elevated points
- Hook mount with safety latch attaches quickly
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What does the 1,000 lb capacity mean for everyday lifting jobs?
The hoist is rated to raise or lower loads up to 1,000 lb, so it handles typical workshop engines, transmissions or steel fabrications within that limit.
How does the hook-mounted design affect installation?
The unit hangs directly from a suitable overhead hook or beam clamp; no trolley or runway is required, but the supporting structure must be rated for the full load.
What clearance is needed above the load for the hoist body?
The headroom is 11 1/2 in and the body depth is 4 15/16 in, so allow at least that much vertical space between the mounting point and the top of the load.
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