Rugged and reliable, the Vulcan Chain Block is built for manual lifting in industrial environments where precision and safety can’t be compromised. Featuring a Grade 80 load chain and a steel-encased gear system, it delivers smooth operation with minimal effort. Compact and easy to maintain, this hoist is ideal for workshops, warehouses, and field applications where electrical power isn’t available or needed.
- Two year warranty
- Meets ASME B30.16
- Overload protection available
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Vulcan manual chain hoist for heavy duty use. Our toughest and most durable chain block.
- 1/2T to 20T
- High quality heat treated alloy steel load chain
- Light weight for portability
- 2 load chain guides
- Weston type brake
- Very low headroom
- Hooks are forged heat treated steel
- Hand chain polished and 3 foot less than lift
- Safety orange finish with capacity markings
MODEL | Cap. Tons | Safe working load | Standard lift | Pulling effort | No. of chain falls | Net weight |
lb | ft | lb | lb | |||
VB1/2T | 0.5 | 1 102 | 10 | 46.2 | 1 | 17.6 |
VB1T | 1.0 | 2 204 | 52.8 | 1 | 23.1 | |
VB1.5T | 1.6 | 3 527 | 64.9 | 1 | 33 | |
VB2T | 2.0 | 4 409 | 73.7 | 1 | 46.2 | |
VB3T | 3.2 | 7 054 | 83.6 | 1 | 67.1 | |
VB5T | 5.0 | 11 023 | 79.2 | 3 | 77 | |
VB10T | 10.0 | 22 046 | 94.6 | 3 | 167.2 | |
VB15T | 15.0 | 33 069 | 103.4 | 5 | 341 | |
VB20T | 20.0 | 44 092 | 99 | 6 | 550 |
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Cap. tons | Dimensions in | ||||||
A | B | D | E | F1 | F2 | G Headroom | |
0.5 | 3 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 1 7/8 | 1 15/16 | 1 3/16 | 11 1/4 |
1.0 | 3 1/4 | 2 1/2 | 4 | 2 3/8 | 1 9/64 | 1 27/64 | 13 1/2 |
1.6 | 3 1/2 | 3 | 4 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 1 7/32 | 1 17/32 | 15 1/4 |
2.0 | 3 7/8 | 3 3/8 | 5 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 1 11/32 | 1 21/32 | 17 1/8 |
3.2 | 4 1/8 | 3 5/8 | 6 3/8 | 3 3/4 | 1 17/32 | 1 57/64 | 20 1/4 |
5.0 | 3 1/2 | 3 | 7 3/8 | 3 3/4 | 1 27/32 | 2 13/64 | 23 |
10.0 | 4 1/4 | 3 5/8 | 11 1/8 | 4 7/8 | 2 43/64 | 2 61/64 | 31 1/8 |
15.0 | 4 1/4 | 3 5/8 | 13 3/8 | 8 1/8 | 3 3/16 | 3 35/64 | 39 7/8 |
20.0 | 6 1/8 | 6 1/8 | 15 3/8 | 15 3/8 | 3 3/16 | 3 35/64 | 40 5/8 |
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.