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Electric Chain Hoists

Electric chain hoists for capacities from 100 kg to 6300 kg, with one or two lifting speeds and options for trolleys and remote control.
9 products

How to choose

What it is for

  1. Electric hoist for repeated lifting at workstations, on jib/gantry cranes and monorails.
  2. Production lines, assembly, maintenance with frequent cycles.
  3. Machine building integration.

Check before you choose

  • WLL and duty class for the real cycle rate
  • Lift height and hook path
  • Speed and dual-speed for fine positioning
  • Trolley (manual/electric) and beam profile
  • Voltage and control (42 V low-voltage pendant, radio)
  • Environment: dust, moisture, temperature

Not suitable for

  • Pallets on the floor
  • Explosive atmospheres — use pneumatic ATEX hoists
  • Outdoor without protection class

What we will ask you before recommending a model

Electric chain hoist – standard Technical check — we confirm a few parameters and compatibility with you before the order.
  1. Heaviest load and how often per hour / per day? Duty class (FEM/ISO) must match the cycle rate or the hoist overheats and wears fast. WLL alone never decides the model.
  2. Lift height (hook path) and headroom available between beam/hook and the load? Chain length must cover the hook path; hoist + trolley + hook height must fit the headroom, measured on the whole assembly.
  3. Is there a certified suspension point: beam, jib crane, gantry, runway? Beam profile (IPE/HEA/HEB) and flange width/thickness? Without a suspension point the hoist cannot be used; the trolley must fit the flange and the beam must carry the load.
  4. Power available: 3×400 V, 230 V, frequency; or compressed air (pressure and flow at the hoist)? Decides electric vs. pneumatic; single-phase limits capacity; air pressure at the compressor is not pressure at the hoist.

Typical mistakes to avoid

  • Never choose by WLL alone — duty cycle, headroom, power supply and beam geometry usually decide the model.
  • Side pull is not permitted unless explicitly designed for.

Helpful to have ready: Mass/COG · Hook path · Cycles per hour, hours per day · Beam profile and flange width · Voltage · Photo of the location

Electric chain hoist – ATEX Project product — the final configuration is confirmed by our technical team before the order.
  1. Official ATEX zone classification: gas or dust, group, temperature class, required category/EPL, ambient temperature? 'ATEX' is not a specification. Without an official zone classification no equipment should be selected automatically.
  2. Heaviest load and how often per hour / per day? Duty class (FEM/ISO) must match the cycle rate or the hoist overheats and wears fast. WLL alone never decides the model.
  3. Lift height (hook path) and headroom available between beam/hook and the load? Chain length must cover the hook path; hoist + trolley + hook height must fit the headroom, measured on the whole assembly.
  4. Is there a certified suspension point: beam, jib crane, gantry, runway? Beam profile (IPE/HEA/HEB) and flange width/thickness? Without a suspension point the hoist cannot be used; the trolley must fit the flange and the beam must carry the load.
  5. Power available: 3×400 V, 230 V, frequency; or compressed air (pressure and flow at the hoist)? Decides electric vs. pneumatic; single-phase limits capacity; air pressure at the compressor is not pressure at the hoist.

Typical mistakes to avoid

  • Writing 'ATEX' is not enough — the whole installation (hoist, trolley, control, cable) must match the classified zone.

Helpful to have ready: Zone classification document · Substance (gas/dust) · Temperature · Duty · Beam and dimensions

Electric chain hoist – corrosion-resistant Technical check — we confirm a few parameters and compatibility with you before the order.
  1. Which aggressive environment: salt, humidity, chemicals (name, concentration), temperature, washdown regime, indoor/outdoor? 'Corrosion-resistant' is not resistance to every chemical.
  2. Heaviest load and how often per hour / per day? Duty class (FEM/ISO) must match the cycle rate or the hoist overheats and wears fast. WLL alone never decides the model.
  3. Lift height (hook path) and headroom available between beam/hook and the load? Chain length must cover the hook path; hoist + trolley + hook height must fit the headroom, measured on the whole assembly.
  4. Is there a certified suspension point: beam, jib crane, gantry, runway? Beam profile (IPE/HEA/HEB) and flange width/thickness? Without a suspension point the hoist cannot be used; the trolley must fit the flange and the beam must carry the load.
  5. Power available: 3×400 V, 230 V, frequency; or compressed air (pressure and flow at the hoist)? Decides electric vs. pneumatic; single-phase limits capacity; air pressure at the compressor is not pressure at the hoist.

Typical mistakes to avoid

  • Corrosion-resistant ≠ resistant to all chemicals — ask for the real atmosphere and cleaning regime.

Helpful to have ready: Description of chemicals · Temperature/humidity · Washdown regime · Mass and hook path

Electric chain hoist – low headroom Technical check — we confirm a few parameters and compatibility with you before the order.
  1. Required hook height and available height from beam to load; hook path; beam profile/flange; duty? Headroom must be measured on the complete assembly; a few centimetres decide whether the required height is achievable.
  2. Heaviest load and how often per hour / per day? Duty class (FEM/ISO) must match the cycle rate or the hoist overheats and wears fast. WLL alone never decides the model.
  3. Is there a certified suspension point: beam, jib crane, gantry, runway? Beam profile (IPE/HEA/HEB) and flange width/thickness? Without a suspension point the hoist cannot be used; the trolley must fit the flange and the beam must carry the load.
  4. Power available: 3×400 V, 230 V, frequency; or compressed air (pressure and flow at the hoist)? Decides electric vs. pneumatic; single-phase limits capacity; air pressure at the compressor is not pressure at the hoist.

Typical mistakes to avoid

  • Measure the headroom on the whole assembly — a few cm error can make the required height impossible.

Helpful to have ready: Section of the room with dimensions · Beam profile · Mass · Upper/lower hook position

Synchronised electric chain hoists Project product — the final configuration is confirmed by our technical team before the order.
  1. Total mass, load per hook, hook spacing, hook path, number of points, speed, synchronisation accuracy, common control? Never split the mass 50/50 automatically — eccentric COG and a deformable load change the loads significantly.
  2. Is there a certified suspension point: beam, jib crane, gantry, runway? Beam profile (IPE/HEA/HEB) and flange width/thickness? Without a suspension point the hoist cannot be used; the trolley must fit the flange and the beam must carry the load.
  3. Power available: 3×400 V, 230 V, frequency; or compressed air (pressure and flow at the hoist)? Decides electric vs. pneumatic; single-phase limits capacity; air pressure at the compressor is not pressure at the hoist.

Typical mistakes to avoid

  • Do not split the mass equally by default; eccentric COG and load deformation can change the hook loads.

Helpful to have ready: Load drawing with COG · Point spacing · Mass · Hook path · Synchronisation tolerance

Entertainment chain hoist Project product — the final configuration is confirmed by our technical team before the order.
  1. Project standard/requirement (e.g. D8, D8+, C1 or other), number of hoists, masses, hook paths, group control, rigging; lifting above people? Entertainment use has specific requirements; an industrial hoist is not an automatic substitute.

Typical mistakes to avoid

  • Lifting above people: special requirements for redundancy, control and standards — technical confirmation mandatory.

Helpful to have ready: Project standard/requirement · Number of hoists · Masses · Hook paths · Control · Location

How to choose an electric chain hoist

The right hoist comes down to four parameters: load capacity, hook path (lifting height), lifting speed and duty rating. Our range is built around the Swiss-made GIS GP series, covering capacities from 100 kg to 6300 kg with single- or dual-speed lifting and duty ratings suited to intensive industrial use. Dual-speed models add a slow creep speed for precise load positioning — worth having whenever loads are placed onto fixtures, machines or vehicles.

For demanding environments there are dedicated variants: the GPR corrosion-resistant hoist for galvanizing plants, food processing and outdoor duty, the GP ATEX explosion-proof hoist for potentially explosive atmospheres, and the GPFU with frequency inverter for stepless, ultra-smooth lifting where sensitive loads or exact positioning are involved.

Where mains-independent or portable lifting is needed, the GPH Handy with manual handle and the GPHT telescope version are designed for service and assembly work. Specialised models round out the range: the GPS synchronised hoist for long and bulky loads, low-headroom GPK/GCHK units for restricted spaces, the GPW series for wind turbines and the LP entertainment hoist for stage and event rigging.

If the hoist also needs to travel horizontally along a beam, simply add a manual (push) or motorised trolley when configuring your hoist — trolley options are built directly into the configurator on each product page. Not sure which configuration fits your application? Contact us with the load, lifting height and duty details and we will spec it for you.

Frequently asked questions

What load capacities do electric chain hoists cover?

The GIS GP series covers 100 kg to 6300 kg. Higher capacities are reached by multi-fall reeving (2/1 or 4/1) of the same hoist body, which lowers the lifting speed proportionally. For loads above 6300 kg, wire rope hoists are usually the better fit — contact us and we will recommend a solution.

Should I choose one or two lifting speeds?

Single-speed hoists are fine for simple up/down lifting. Two-speed models add a slow creep speed (typically 1/4 of the main speed) for precise positioning, which pays off when placing loads onto machines, fixtures or vehicles. For completely stepless control, choose the GPFU version with a frequency inverter.

What power supply does an electric chain hoist need?

Standard hoists run on 400 V three-phase supply with a 42 V low-voltage control circuit for operator safety. Smaller portable models such as the GPH Handy are available for 230 V single-phase sockets. Always check the motor rating against your site supply before ordering.

Can a chain hoist travel along a beam?

Yes. Any hoist in this range can be combined with a manual push trolley or a motorised trolley matched to your beam profile. Select the trolley option directly in the configurator on the product page and it is supplied as one ready-to-run unit.

Which hoist is suitable for corrosive or outdoor environments?

The GPR corrosion-resistant series (125–1250 kg) uses protected components and coatings for galvanizing plants, food processing, water treatment and outdoor duty. For potentially explosive atmospheres (gas or dust zones), the GP ATEX explosion-proof series is certified for use in the relevant ATEX zones.

How quickly can you deliver, and do you offer commissioning support?

Because of the large number of variants and options, every hoist is built to order. The average production time is 4–5 weeks; in periods of high demand and during holiday seasons it can extend by 1–2 weeks. Request a quote on the product page and we will confirm the current lead time, delivery cost and available commissioning support for your location.