A 500kg manual chain block hoist for rigging trusses, hanging fixtures and lifting equipment in venues without electric motor access. Reliable, LOLER-inspected hand-chain hoist for theatre, exhibition and event use. Dry hire from rigging hoist hire at STLS.
Specs At A Glance
| Type | Manual hand-chain block hoist |
|---|---|
| Working Load Limit (WLL) | 500 kg (half tonne) |
| Lift Height | Standard 3m lift (other lengths on request) |
| Operation | Manual hand chain, no power required |
| Top Hook | Forged steel hook with safety latch |
| Test Status | LOLER inspected and certificated |
| Standards | Compliant with EN 13157 / LOLER 1998 |
What’s Included In Dry Hire
Each 500kg chain block hire comes with the hoist with 3m lift, top hook with safety latch, hand chain and load chain bag. LOLER inspection certificate available on request. Slings, shackles and steels available as paired hires.
Key Features
- 500kg working load limit (4:1 safety factor on breaking strength)
- Manual hand chain operation, no power required
- Standard 3m lift height (custom lengths available)
- Forged steel top hook with safety latch
- LOLER inspected and certificated
- Robust gearbox for theatre and venue use
- Ideal where electric motors aren’t possible or practical
- Lightweight enough for one-person rigging in most cases
Common Uses
Theatre rigging, exhibition stand builds, hanging speakers and lighting in venues, suspended displays, retail and brand activations, schools and houses of worship. Anywhere you need to lift a point load without an electric motor.
Manual vs Motorised Hoist
The 500kg chain block is manual, hand-chain operated. Great for static lifts where the load goes up once and stays. For dynamic shows where you need to fly fixtures up and down on cue, use our CM Lodestar or Verlinde Stagemaker motorised hoists instead. Electric motors are faster, but the manual chain block is lighter, cheaper and needs no power.
Similar Or Alternative Kit
Need more capacity or motorised? See our rigging hoist range for 250kg and 1-tonne chain blocks, plus CM Lodestar and Verlinde electric motors. Pair with truss, slings and shackles from the wider rigging range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the working load limit of the 500kg chain block?
500 kg (half tonne) WLL. Breaking strength is rated at 4x WLL for safety. Don’t exceed the WLL under any circumstances.
Is it manual or electric?
Manual hand chain. Pull the hand chain to lift or lower the load, no power required.
What lift height comes as standard?
Standard 3m lift. Longer lift heights (5m, 7m, 10m+) available on request.
Is it LOLER inspected?
Yes. Every chain block goes through LOLER inspection within the 6-month statutory interval. Certificate available on request.
Do I need a qualified rigger to operate it?
For commercial event use, a competent rigger or trained operator should handle the install. Brief us if you need riggers added to your hire.
Can I lift overhead audience members or stage?
Static overhead lifts require risk assessments, method statements and secondary safety attachments (steels). Brief us with venue and load info and we’ll advise.
What slings and shackles do I need?
Sized to your load and rigging method. We supply matched LOLER-certificated slings and shackles. Send us your kit list and we’ll spec.
Can I collect from your depot?
Yes. Surrey depot collection Monday to Friday, or we’ll deliver to your venue.
Hire The 500kg Chain Block Hoist
Send us your dates, lift height, load weight and venue. We’ll confirm availability and quote. Collect from our Surrey depot or we’ll deliver UK-wide.
Get a quote or call us direct.