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Chain & Hoist Equipment
Grade 80 and grade 100 chain, chain sling components, and the lifting gear that moves the load — chain blocks, lever hoists, electric hoists and trolleys. Selection, duty rating and periodic examination.
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Chain Block vs Lever Hoist: Choosing the Right Manual Hoist
Chain blocks lift vertically from a fixed point; lever hoists pull, tension and lift at any angle. How to choose between them, and the IS 3832 and examination requirements both share.
Electric Hoist Selection Guide: Capacity, Duty Cycle and Mounting
How to choose the right electric hoist — capacity, FEM/ISO duty classification, mounting type, lifting speed and power requirements.
Manual vs Electric Hoist: How to Choose
Manual chain block or electric hoist? A practical comparison of duty cycle, power availability, speed, operator fatigue, cost and Indian certification.
Grade 80 vs Grade 100 Chain: Which to Choose
Grade 80 vs Grade 100 lifting chain compared: tensile strength, WLL by diameter, standards in India and Europe, and when stepping up to G100 is worth it.
EN 1677 & EN 818 Chain Sling Standards
What EN 818 (short-link chain) and EN 1677 (sling components) cover, how they map to IS 6215 and IS 2760 in India, and how to verify compliance markings.