Factors to consider while choosing chain block
Selecting a right chain block for your work application is a difficult job. There are number of questions that can come to your mind while choosing chain block like how to select chain block, what kind of chain block do one need? Some of the few factors that will help to simplify which chain block suits best for you.
The chain blocks are widely used on construction sites where they can easily lift loads even from the higher level like in assembly line factories to lift items to and from the belt and sometimes even to winch cars from a slippery terrain. Chain blocks are available in different sizes and varieties which are suitable for a wide range of operations.
A chain block consists of a lifting chain, one hand chain and a grabbing hook as well. It can be operated manually as well as electrically. Initially a chain block is needed to be connected to the load via the grabbing hook and then when the hand chain is pulled; the chain tightens its grip on the wheel and forms a loop inside the mechanism causing a tension which lifts the load from the ground. A best chain block manufacturer knows all these essential factors and gives you brief about chain block and which suits best according to your requirements and business.
Here are few essential factors to determine chain block before procuring:
Decide upon the appropriate capacity: The chain blocks come in various capacities that ranges from 0.5 to 30 tonne. If the requirement is more than 30 tonne then one need to apply for custom-order for them which are based on the specific requirements. Before choosing an appropriate capacity takes care of the maximum weight that you would require to be moved safely within your manufacturing unit.
Lift: The next essential factor is to determine the amount of lift your application requires. It is very important to determine lift you need to know the critical pieces of information such as:
where will your chain hoist hang from
where will the load to be picked be located in relation to the chain hoist If you have any kind of doubt then always add a couple feet of lift that will be safe and secure to use.
Speed: Speed determines in which you would like to lift your item. There are number of factors to determine the speed in which lift items will be dependent such as what will be lifted? Is it fragile enough or not? Could it break if it jolted off the ground or it will be firm? Is it adequate space to safely pick the hoist? So before choosing all these factors are crucial to think about.
Saudi Dutest is one of the renowned and reputed chain block suppliers in SaudiArabia which supplies high quality chain block at affordable prices.