{"id":1304,"date":"2025-02-18T09:33:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T09:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/streetcrane.development-visionsharp.co.uk\/?page_id=1304"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:00:12","slug":"chain-hoists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/streetcrane.com\/en-us\/hoists\/chain-hoists\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Chain Hoists (LX)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Electric Chain Hoists (LX)<\/h1>\r\n
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The Street LX: Our Smallest Hoist, Built for Maximum Reliability and Endurance.<\/p>\r\n

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The LX electric chain hoist gives US crane builders, distributors and end users access to compact, efficient British-engineered lifting technology, supported by local stock and domestic supply through Street Crane Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina. Designed for everyday material handling, workstation lifting and light-duty crane applications, the LX range combines reliable performance with the practical availability needed for fast-moving American projects.<\/p>\n

The LX electric chain hoist is built around a highly modular and versatile platform, offering a wide range of hoist and trolley configurations to suit different lifting requirements. The range is available in capacities from 275 lb up to 5 tons<\/strong>, with compatibility across most supply voltages and options for single or dual-speed operation. Hoists can be specified in standard headroom configurations or low-headroom designs with chain diverter, making them suitable for applications where usable hook height is important.<\/p>\n

LX hoists are available for eye suspension or with powered, push, or hand-geared trolleys. All capacities are available in M5, FEM 2m<\/strong>, duty classification, with a wide selection of lifting speeds. Standard models are manufactured with rated capacities in US tons, helping simplify specification for American crane builders and end users.<\/p>\n

For loads from 5 to 80 tons<\/strong>, explore our ZX electric wire rope hoists, engineered for reliable, controlled lifting across everyday industrial applications. For heavier-duty requirements from 80 to 250 tons<\/strong>, our VX open winch hoists provide the strength, precision and service accessibility required for demanding process and high-capacity lifting.<\/p>\n

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\n Compact and Lightweight Design<\/span>\n
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Designed with compact dimensions to optimize hook height and side approaches, LX electric chain hoists integrate easily into modern workstations and crane systems. When headroom is limited, an ultra low-headroom configuration with chain diverter is available to help recover lift height in restricted roof spaces.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Durability and Longevity<\/span>\n
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A CNC\u2011machined gearbox with hardened, heat\u2011treated gears supports long service life, complemented by a high\u2011precision, zinc\u2011coated load chain and wear\u2011resistant drive components designed to deliver consistent performance in industrial applications.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Smooth and Precise Operation<\/span>\n
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Single- or dual-speed control options support precise load positioning, while the precision-calibrated chain guide maintains smooth, consistent chain travel across repeated lifting cycles. For powered travel applications, optional inverter control provides smoother trolley movement where more refined handling is required.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The LX range features a ventilated motor with built-in thermal protection to support efficient operation across light- to medium-duty cycles, helping reduce unnecessary heat buildup during frequent lifting.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Reliable load holding is ensured by a heavy-duty, long-life disc brake, while overload protection is provided by a friction-type torque-limiting clutch to help prevent lifting beyond rated capacity. Chain guide systems reduce the risk of chain tangling or damage, supporting safer operation and consistent lifting performance over time.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Key components are designed for straightforward servicing, featuring asbestos-free brake linings and a modular, service-friendly design that helps minimize downtime during inspections and routine maintenance.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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With capacities from 275 lb to 5 tons (M5 \/ FEM 2m), the LX range covers everything from a 1\u2011ton electric chain hoist for assembly cells to a 5\u2011ton electric chain hoist for heavier maintenance and handling applications. Choose from standard or low-headroom configurations, along with eye suspension, push travel, hand-geared travel, or powered travel trolleys to match your beam, runway, and operating requirements.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Controlled lifting and smooth chain travel help reduce mechanical noise and load \u201csnatching,\u201d lowering day-to-day disruption on the shop floor. This makes the LX a strong choice for production areas and workstations where people work close to the lift and clear communication is important.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Specify lift height and hoisting speed to suit your application, select pendant or radio control, and simplify installation with quick-connect plug-and-socket electrical connections. Protection ratings up to IP54\/IP55 and Class F insulation are available depending on the model, along with a wide range of voltage options to suit different site power supplies.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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LX Hoist with Powered Trolley<\/h3>\n
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The most popular LX hoist configuration is designed for use on single girder overhead cranes, jib cranes, and monorails. The LX chain hoist is suspended from a four\u2011wheeled trolley, powered via a flange-mounted gearbox by a two-speed electric motor with an adjustable brake. The wheels are machined from steel with a single flange and a slight radius on the running surface to ensure reliable contact when operating on either flat or tapered beam flanges. Two wheels are driven to provide consistent traction, even on uneven running surfaces.<\/p>\n

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