What is lever block?

Lever hoist, also known as lever block is a piece of high quality lifting equipment that is being used to lift and move loads across the warehouse facility. They are portable devices which are very useful in tensioning. They can be used to lift loads in different positions including vertical and horizontal lifting.

What is the function of chain block?

A Chain Block (also known as a hand chain hoist) is a mechanism used to lift and lower heavy loads using a chain. Chain blocks contain two wheels which the chain is wound around.

Can you lift with a lever block?

Lever hoists have the advantage of being able to lift in most positions, including horizontally, whereas chain blocks and chain hoists can only be used vertically. For that reason, lever blocks can also be used for pulling a load.

Can chain blocks be used horizontally?

What is a chain block? Chain blocks are portable devices used to manually lift or lower a load. Chain blocks are able to lift in a vertical position only. If they are side loaded or used horizontally it is possible for the mechanism to jam.

What is the advantage of chain block?

Chain blocks have a compact shape and they are extremely lightweight which saves the time of mounting. Further, the ease of use makes chain blocks the first choice in the material handling industry.

In which position is a chain block used?

What are the uses of Chain Blocks? Chain block lifting equipment can be used for installing machines and repairing goods, and they’re great for overhead work and in narrow spaces such as car garages. They also work well in factories, laboratories and power plants.

Can a chain block be used horizontally?

Being able to use a chain block from the side of the load or horizontally pulling is especially useful when in confined spaces. The low headroom of the 360 chain block allows for maximum use of the lifting height.

Can chain blocks be used at an angle?

Background Hand chain blocks are frequently used at an angle to the vertical for applications such as fleeting (travelling a load by transferring it from one block to another) and to provide adjustment within a slinging arrangement.