HOIST MANUAL 1/2 TON

Product Description

The Kito CB Series Manual Chain Hoist with Aluminum Body is a lightweight and dependable hand-chain operated lifting tool designed for industrial and commercial applications where reduced hoist weight is a priority without sacrificing reliable lifting performance. With a 1/2 Ton rated capacity and 8 ft of lift, this hoist is well suited for assembly operations, maintenance work, light fabrication, warehousing, and general material handling where portability and ease of repositioning are important operational considerations. The aluminum body construction significantly reduces the overall weight of the hoist compared to standard steel body configurations, making it easier to install, remove, and transport between work locations.

The aluminum hoist body is particularly advantageous in applications where the hoist is frequently moved between lifting points, used in overhead positions requiring manual installation and removal, or deployed in environments where minimizing dead weight on the overhead structure is beneficial. Despite the lighter body construction, the load chain, hooks, and load-bearing internal components retain the alloy steel construction required to meet the hoist's rated capacity and maintain safe working load performance. The 8 ft lift height and compact form factor make this configuration well suited for facilities with standard ceiling heights and routine overhead lifting requirements.

The hand-chain mechanism delivers smooth and controlled load movement in both lifting and lowering directions, and the hook suspension allows for quick installation on beams, trolleys, and other overhead structures. The CB Series aluminum body configuration is a practical choice for operations requiring a dependable manual chain hoist that is lighter and easier to handle than a comparable steel body unit.

Material: Aluminum hoist body and housing Alloy steel load chain Steel upper and lower hooks Steel internal load-bearing components

Compatible With: Standard beam trolleys and push trolleys Compatible Kito CB Series replacement load chain Standard rigging hardware and shackles

Uses: Overhead lifting where reduced hoist weight is a priority Frequent repositioning between multiple lifting points Assembly and maintenance operations requiring portable lifting Light fabrication and warehousing General material handling at standard ceiling heights

Key Features: 1/2 Ton (500 kg) rated capacity 8 ft standard lift height Aluminum body construction for reduced hoist weight Hook mount suspension for flexible installation Hand-chain operated mechanism for smooth load control Alloy steel load chain and hooks for full rated capacity performance Compact and highly portable design

Note: The aluminum body reduces overall hoist weight but does not affect the rated working load capacity. All load-bearing components meet Kito OEM specifications for the 1/2 Ton capacity rating. Confirm series compatibility and current specifications with your Kito distributor.