Multi Trade Combines, AT Road, Guwahati stocks chain pulley blocks (manual chain hoists) from 500 kg to 5-tonne capacity — for workshops, maintenance teams, construction sites and industrial plants across Northeast India. We ship from Guwahati to all NE states. Call +91 91812 13332 or WhatsApp for current stock, capacity and price.
| Capacity | Typical application | Lift height range |
|---|---|
| 500 kg (0.5T) | Light maintenance, small motor lifting, component removal | 2.5–6 m standard |
| 1 tonne | Workshop engine and gearbox removal, medium machinery maintenance | 3–6 m standard |
| 2 tonne | Heavy machinery, truck engine removal, structural component erection | 3–6 m standard |
| 3 tonne | Medium industrial machinery, steel fabrication erection | 3–6 m standard |
| 5 tonne | Heavy industrial equipment, large motor lifting, civil construction | 3–6 m standard |
| Standard lift | Standard height is 3 m; extended lifts (6 m, 10 m) available on request | Specify when ordering |
A chain pulley block carries loads over people and equipment. Buying the wrong product — especially an unbranded or underspecified unit — is a serious safety risk. The chain pulley block buying guide covers this in detail. Key checks:
At Multi Trade Combines we stock the lifting and handling catalogue with chain blocks that come with load test certificates. For specialist requirements or non-standard lift heights, contact the counter team.
Chain pulley blocks are heavy items — a 2-tonne block with standard lift weighs 10–15 kg in its transit case. We ship from our Guwahati warehouse via courier (surface freight for large orders) to all NE India states. Typical delivery to major NE India towns: 2–4 working days. For remote districts in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland hill areas or Mizoram, allow 4–7 days and confirm courier coverage with us before ordering.
For urgent requirements in Guwahati city, same-day collection from the AT Road counter is available for stocked capacities.
The safe working load (SWL) of the chain block must be at least equal to the weight you need to lift — but always include a safety margin. If you are lifting a 1-tonne load, use a 1.5 or 2-tonne rated chain block. The rated SWL on the block is the maximum; working near maximum reduces equipment life and increases risk. For heavy machinery maintenance (removing engines, gearboxes, motors), a 2-tonne block is the practical standard. For structural steelwork erection, 3–5 tonne blocks are common.
A manual chain pulley block (chain hoist) is operated by hand — pulling the hand chain lifts the load. It requires no power supply and is used where electricity is unavailable or where slow, controlled lifting is needed for maintenance work. An electric chain hoist runs on single-phase or three-phase power and lifts faster with less operator effort — suited for production environments with repetitive lifts. For most workshop and site maintenance applications in NE India, the manual chain block is the practical first choice.
Visual inspection before every use: check for damaged links, cracked hook, worn load chain, and proper latch function on the hook safety catch. Formal load-test inspection (by a competent person, typically annually) is required under the Factories Act for lifting equipment in registered factories. For construction sites, refer to the applicable project safety plan. Never use a chain block with a cracked hook, damaged chain link or non-functioning safety latch. Replace these components immediately — do not attempt field repair of a load-bearing component.