Q. What is the difference between a chain block and a chain hoist?

Answer

While a chain block can only be used for vertical lifting and lowering, a lever hoist can be used for pulling and lifting in both vertical and horizontal or multi-directional orientations. When it comes to heavy-duty lifting and material handling, nothing beats chain blocks and lever hoists. The sophisticated lifting mechanism will magnify a modest pulling effort so that heavy loads can be lifted and moved with ease. Alternatively, a chain hoist is a device that uses a rope or chain wrapped around a drum or lift wheel to raise or lower an object. A hoist may be operated by hand, by electricity, or by air pressure.