Checking the requirements

 

The following requirements must be met in order for the chain hoist to be mounted.

 

 

Checking the load capacity

─     The supporting structure (steelwork, building, crane installation) from which the chain hoist is to be suspended must have a sufficient load capacity.

 

The load capacity of the supporting structure is derived from the weight of the chain hoist, the maximum load capacity of the chain hoist, the weight of the trolley (if applicable) and possibly the additional weight of the chain as well.

 

*   For the weight of the chain hoist, refer to the table.

*   If the hook path of the chain hoist is longer than 3 metres: Add the additional weight of the chain.

 

Size

Number of falls

Weight without trolley

Additional weight per metre hook path for hook paths longer than 3 metres

GM2

Single-fall

22 kg

0.34 kg

GM2

Twin-fall

25 kg

0.68 kg

GM4

Single-fall

30 kg

0.65 kg

GM4

Twin-fall

34 kg

1.30 kg

GM6

Single-fall

57 kg

1.24 kg

GM6

Twin-fall

63 kg

2.48 kg

GM8

Single-fall

94 kg

2.27 kg

GM8

Twin-fall

108 kg

4.54 kg

Table: Weight of the chain hoists. The specifications are based on a hook path of 3 metres.

 

*   Add the maximum load capacity.

*   Only for trolley: Add the weight of the trolley.

*   Check the entire supporting structure as to whether it will support the expected load.