Cromox Stainless Steel Chain Hoists - Engineered for Reliability and Safety
Cromox patented stainless steel chain hoists, manufactured by Ketten Wälder GmbH, are produced using the highest-quality materials to deliver exceptional reliability, safety, and long service life. Designed and manufactured in Germany, each stainless steel hoist reflects decades of engineering expertise and precision manufacturing.
Developed specifically for the most demanding industrial applications, Cromox stainless steel chain blocks provide robust lifting solutions across a wide range of environments. Their proven design ensures optimum performance even under extreme operating conditions, including corrosive, hygienic, and safety-critical applications.
Proven Safety and Robust Construction
Cromox stainless steel hoists are renowned for their durability and inherent safety. Their robust construction, combined with premium stainless steel components, ensures dependable operation and long-term reliability.
Every stainless steel chain hoist undergoes stringent quality control and in-house testing at the Cromox Lloyd's Register-certified proof load testing facility. This guarantees full compliance with international safety standards. Integrated safety features further reduce the risk of accidents, providing confidence in both routine and critical lifting operations.
Comprehensive Range for Diverse Applications
Ketten Wälder GmbH offers a comprehensive range of stainless steel chain hoists and hoist trolleys designed for operation in the harshest environments. Standard load capacities reach up to 3 tonnes, with bespoke solutions available up to 30 tonnes on request.
Whether lifting light or heavy loads, operating in corrosive atmospheres, or meeting specialised requirements such as cleanroom use, ATEX-protected areas (subject to consultation), or food processing environments, the Cromox stainless steel hoist range delivers a suitable solution. This extensive product portfolio enables customers to select the ideal hoist for their specific application.
German Engineering Excellence in Stainless Steel Hoists
Cromox products are manufactured exclusively in Germany, reinforcing the brand's position as an international leader in stainless steel lifting solutions. This commitment ensures consistently high quality, precision engineering, and compliance with the most demanding technical standards.
Like a traditional pulley block, the manually applied force of the stainless steel chain hoist is multiplied through the chain mechanism. A built-in braking system prevents uncontrolled load lowering, while the hermetically sealed brake and gear units provide additional protection against contamination.
As a result, the Cromox stainless steel hoist is ideally suited for cleanroom environments and hygienic applications. Notably, it is the world's first hoist made entirely from stainless steel to be fully designed and manufactured in Germany.
Hoist Features
- Fully rotating top hook
- Fully rotating bottom hook that rotates under load
- Hand and load chain, as well as the pocket wheels, are made of high-quality stainless steel
- Ambient temperature: -40 to +60 °C
- Application in a corrosive environment is possible
- Maximum relative humidity: 100 %
- Application in an ex zone (atex) after consultation with the manufacturer
- Tested acc. to DIN EN 13157
Technical Information
- Load capacity: 0.63t, 1t, 2t and 3t
- Standard Lifting height: 3m - can be chained with alternative lift heights as required
- Load Chains:
- CCH63 (630kg hoist) - Cromox CHK-6.3x19.1 mm
- CCH-100 (1000kg hoist) - Cromox CHK-7.1x21.2 mm
- CCH-200 (2000kg hoist) - Cromox CHK-7.1x21.2 mm
- Standard Hand Chain Drop: 1.5m - can be chained with alternative hand chain lengths.
- Hand Chain: Cromox NHC-5x25 mm
Dimensions and Specifications
Cromox Hoist CCH-63 | CCH-100, Grade 60
1-fall, AISI 316L / AISI 318LN Duplex, tested
| Type |
WLL |
Dimensions (mm) |
Test weight |
Standard Lifting
Height (m) |
Load chain |
Hand chain |
Weight (kg, approx.)
@ 3m Lift Height |
| |
|
a min. |
b |
c |
d |
|
|
|
|
|
| CCH-63 |
630kg |
375 |
150 |
150 |
60 |
945kg |
3 |
CHK-6.3 x 19.1 |
NHC-5 x 25 |
6.1 |
| CCH-100 |
1 Tonne |
375 |
150 |
150 |
60 |
1500kg |
3 |
CHK-7.1 x 21.2 |
NHC-5 x 25 |
6.3 |
Cromox Hoist CCH-200, Grade 60
2-fall, AISI 316L / AISI 318LN Duplex, tested
| Type |
WLL |
Dimensions (mm) |
Test weight |
Standard Lifting
Height (m) |
Load chain |
Hand chain |
Weight (kg, approx.)
@ 3m Lift Height |
| |
|
a min. |
b |
c |
d |
|
|
|
|
|
| CCH-200 |
2 Tonne |
560 |
175 |
150 |
150 |
3000kg |
3 |
CHK-7.1 x 21.2 |
NHC-5 x 25 |
7.7 |
Cromox Hoist CCH-300, Grade 60
3-fall, AISI 316L / AISI 318LN Duplex, tested
| Type |
WLL |
Dimensions (mm) |
Test weight |
Standard Lifting
Height (m) |
Load chain |
Hand chain |
Weight (kg, approx.)
@ 3m Lift Height |
| |
|
a min. |
b |
c |
d |
|
|
|
|
|
| CCH-300 |
3 Tonne |
560 |
275 |
150 |
150 |
4500kg |
3 |
CHK-7.1 x 21.2 |
NHC-5 x 25 |
12 |
Chain Hoist Materials
- Load chain: AISI 316L
- Hand chain: AISI 316L
- Housing: AISI 316L
- Pocket wheel load chain: AISI 318LN Duplex
- Pocket wheel hand chain: AISI 316L
- Screws: AISI 318LN Duplex
- Nuts: AISI 304
- Washer: AISI 316L
Bottom Hook Block Materials
- Body: AISI 318LN Duplex
- Safety latch: AISI 318LN Duplex
- Spring: AISI 301
- Bolt: AISI 318LN Duplex
- Half shells: AISI 318LN Duplex
- Screws/nuts: AISI 318LN Duplex
- Safety pin: AISI 301
- Ball bearing: AISI 440C
