Industrial cranes and workshop hoists lift, position, and transfer heavy workpieces between machining bays and assembly stations. Used units provide dependable lifting without structural complexity. Inventory features electric chain hoists from Coffing and Gorbel, offering capacities up to 2 tons with motorized trolley setups for immediate overhead material handling tasks.
Industrial cranes range from overhead bridge systems and perimeter gantry rails to localized jib setups and workstation monorails. Inside fabrication shops, machine cells, and assembly bays, these systems handle mold changes, raw stock loading into machine tools, and finished assembly transport. The core lifting element is typically an electric chain or wire rope hoist suspended from a static lug or traveling trolley. Critical performance parameters include rated safe working load (SWL), total hook path or vertical lift height, lifting speed, and trolley travel style (manual push versus motorized beam travel). Duty cycle ratings and brake designs define how reliably the unit handles continuous shifting throughout daily manufacturing operations.
When evaluating pre-owned hoists and cranes, inspect the load chain for elongation, twist, gouges, or inter-link wear using a vernier caliper. Check the lower load hook and safety latch for throat spreading or rotational binding. Examine the mechanical load brake and electric holding brake for slippage under weight, ensuring the hoist holds dead loads without drifting. Open the electrical enclosure to check the contactors, pendant wiring, and transformer condition. On motorized trolley units, inspect the wheel flange profiles, guide rollers, and drive gears for uneven wear against beam flanges. Confirm that upper and lower limit switch cutoffs engage smoothly to prevent bottoming out the hook block or ramming the chain sprocket casing.
The current selection provides compact workshop lifting units, including dedicated 0.5-ton Coffing electric chain hoists and higher-capacity 2-ton Gorbel GS series units equipped with beam trolleys. These units suit local workstation lifting over CNC machine tables, die-loading areas, and maintenance bays requiring reliable push-button pendant control. All hoists are available for physical evaluation at our Nashik facility.
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Used and second hand cranes from our Nashik yard are running on shop floors in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Hosur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Ludhiana, Rajkot and Ahmedabad. We ship anywhere in India and export worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operational difference between manual push and motorized trolleys on hoists like the Gorbel GS?
A manual push trolley relies on the operator pushing or pulling the suspended load along the I-beam, which works well for light, low-frequency moves up to 1 ton. Motorized trolleys use an integrated gearmotor to drive the trolley wheels along the flange, providing controlled travel for heavier 2-ton loads without swinging the workpiece.
How does an electric chain hoist compare to a wire rope hoist for machine shop bays?
Electric chain hoists, such as those from Coffing and Gorbel, are much more compact, lighter to suspend, and allow true vertical lift without lateral hook drift along a drum. Wire rope hoists are heavier, take up more overhead headroom, and are typically reserved for very high capacities or high-speed foundry cranes.
What should I inspect regarding the chain guide and load sprocket on a used hoist?
Remove the housing inspection plate to examine the pocket wheel for rounded or chipped pockets, which can cause the chain to bind or jump under load. Ensure the chain guide and chain stripper are free of burrs and fractures, and verify that the chain bucket drains cleanly without pinching links.
What factors influence the pricing of used electric chain hoists?
Pricing depends on rated lifting tonnage, overall lift height (chain length), hook suspension type versus motorized trolley inclusion, motor voltage compatibility, and overall cosmetic and gearcase wear.