Viper Mini Manual Chain Hoist Features and Benefits

One of the biggest benefits to the viper mini manual chain hoist is its size. Measuring just 100mm deep by 104mm wide the hoist body is really compact. When it comes to height 250mm in the minimum from the top of the anchor hook to the bottom of the load hook. The size speaks for itself as to its handiness and versatility. Taking up minimal space in your tool box or work vehicle whilst enabling you to have a lifting hoist with you for any unforeseen lifting task.

The quality featured components include sealed bearings, spring pawls and disc brake, 3 gears, ratchet gear, chain guide and stripper and hand wheel. Together with the g80 finely calibrated load chain and electro galvanised hand chain your manual chain hoist will run smoothly and always hold the load. BS EN standards are met.

Swivel hooks with safety catches enable easy alignment whilst staying safely attached.

Maintenance is straightforward (see Manual download above) and inspections are relatively easy. You should always check over your hoist before each use to determine if there are likely to be any issues that could affect the safety of the lifting application. Thorough testing and inspection by a qualified person should take place at least annually.

When it comes to strength the Viper mini chain hoist has very good safety margins with a 4 x WLL minimum breaking load strength.

Cross hauling / fleeting applications are not recommended by the manufacturers (GT – George Taylor), however it may be possible when used according to a strict set of guidelines. Contact us if you need any more information regarding this method.

Other Manual Lifting Solutions

Similar to the Viper mini is the Yale 360 mini chain block which can handle up to 500kg. Other manual lifting hoists available at the Lifting Gear Store include a range of popular standard manual chain blocks as well as some ratchet lever hoists. Cable pullers may be another option to look at although these are better for pulling and tensioning tasks. Shackles, trolleys, slings and eye bolts are all readily available on our website to compliment your choice of hoist.