SLE Electric Chain Hoist
Features and Benefits
Standard features
5 or 6 pocket load wheels, durable self-locking worm drive transmissions, sturdy steel construction, direct-acting motor brakes and two precision bearings per trolley wheel. Standard voltage is 230/460 Volt, 3 phase
Standard controls
Reversing contactors, 115V control transformers and terminal blocks in a Nema 12 enclosure.
Built for Long Life
Equipped with worm drive gear reducers and case hardened load chain.
Choice of Trolley Mount
Choice of lug mounted, push/pull, hand geared or motorized trolley drives are available to meet a variety of applications.
Limit Switch to Limit Travel
Standard units are supplied with redundant paddle type and geared limit switches for both upper and lower hook travel.
Common control circuit options
Nonstandard voltages, fuses, TOLs, current Load Limiters, trolley soft starts, two speed or variable speed operation, inching circuits, encoders and additional limit switches for hoist and trolley travel.
Customizable for Any Application
Each unit is custom-built for the specific beam specified on the order. This hoist design permits adaptation to a variety of applications and can be custom built to meet the end user's specific needs.
Options
Catalog Number | Rated Capacity in Short Tons | Standard Lift in Feet | Minimum Radius Curve | Minimum Distance Bottom of I-Beam to Hook in Inches | Hoist Speed (FPM) | Motorized Trolley Speed (FPM) | Motor (H.P.) (RPM) | Net Weight LBS. | ||||
Plain | Hand Geared | Motorized | Plain | Geared | Motorized | |||||||
ELP-1 | ELG-1 | ELM-1 | 1 | 10 | 6'6" | 7" | 10 | 35 | 2@1800 | 440 | 470 | 480 |
ELP-11/2 | ELG-11/2 | ELM-11/2 | 1 1/2 | 10 | 6'6" | 7" | 10 | 35 | 2@1800 | 440 | 470 | 480 |
ELP-2 | ELG-2 | ELM-2 | 2 | 10 | 6'6" | 7" | 10 | 35 | 2@1800 | 440 | 470 | 480 |
ELP-3 | ELG-3 | ELM-3 | 3 | 10 | 6'6" | 8" | 5 | 35 | 2@1800 | 540 | 570 | 580 |
ELP-4 | ELG-4 | ELM-4 | 4 | 10 | 7'6" | 8 1/2" | 5 | 35 | 2@1800 | 540 | 570 | 580 |
ELP-5 | ELG-5 | ELM-5 | 5 | 10 | 8'6" | 9 1/2" | 7 | 35 | 4@1200 | 1280 | 1340 | 1310 |
ELP-6 | ELG-6 | ELM-6 | 6 | 10 | 8'6" | 9 1/2" | 7 | 35 | 4@1200 | 1280 | 1340 | 1310 |
ELP-8 | ELG-8 | ELM-8 | 8 | 10 | 9'6" | 12" | 4 | 20 | 4@12000 | 1350 | 1480 | 1400 |
ELP-10 | ELG-10 | ELM-10 | 10 | 10 | 10' | 12 1/2" | 3.5 | 20 | 4@1200 | 1730 | 1810 | 1780 |
ELP-12 | ELG-12 | ELM-12 | 12 | 10 | * | 12 1/2" | 3.5 | 20 | 4@1200 | 1730 | 1810 | 1780 |
ELP-16 | ELG-16 | ELM-16 | 16 | 10 | * | 14 1/2" | 2 | 20 | 4@1200 | 2300 | 2380 | 2350 |
ELP-20 | ELG-20 | ELM-20 | 20 | 10 | * | 18" | 1.7 | 20 | 4@1200 | 2650 | 2810 | 2750 |
ELP-24 | ELG-24 | ELM-24 | 24 | 10 | * | 18" | 1.7 | 20 | 4@1200 | 2650 | 2810 | 2750 |
*Straight track operation only recommended for these units. However curve radius must be specified on orders.
**Curves less than minimum may be fitted by special construction. Please consult factory.
NOTE: All headroom dimensions determined while hoist under load.
Catalog Number | Rated Capacity in Short Tons | Standard Lift in Feet | Minimum Radius Curve ** | Minimum Distance Bottom of I-Beam to Hook in Inches | Hoist Speed (FPM) | Motorized Trolley Speed (FPM) | Motor (H.P.) (RPM) | Net Weight LBS. | ||||
Plain | Hand Geared | Motorized | Plain | Geared | Motorized | |||||||
ELP-1SR | ELG-1SR | ELM-1SR | 1 | 10 | 6'6'' | 7 3/4'' | 10 | 35 | 2@1800 | 443 | 473 | 483 |
ELP-11/2SR | ELG-11/2SR | ELM-11/2SR | 1.5 | 10 | 6'6'' | 7 3/4'' | 10 | 35 | 2@1800 | 443 | 473 | 483 |
ELP-2SR | ELG-2SR | ELM-2SR | 2 | 10 | 6'6'' | 9 3/16" | 5 | 35 | 2@1800 | 545 | 575 | 585 |
ELP-3SR | ELG-3SR | ELM-3SR | 3 | 10 | 6'6'' | 9 3/16'' | 5 | 35 | 2@1800 | 545 | 575 | 585 |
ELP-4SR | ELG-4SR | ELM-4SR | 4 | 10 | 8'6'' | 11 3/16'' | 7 | 35 | 4@1200 | 1290 | 1350 | 1320 |
ELP-5SR | ELG-5SR | ELM-5SR | 5 | 10 | 8'6'' | 12'' | 7 | 35 | 4@1200 | 1290 | 1350 | 1320 |
ELP-6SR | ELG-6SR | ELM-6SR | 6 | 10 | 9'6'' | 14 3/16'' | 4 | 20 | 4@1200 | 1370 | 1500 | 1420 |
ELP-8SR | ELG-8SR | ELM-8SR | 8 | 10 | 10'' | 14 5/8'' | 3.5 | 20 | 4@1200 | 1750 | 1830 | 1800 |
ELP-10SR | ELG-10SR | ELM-10SR | 10 | 10 | 10' | 16 1/2'' | 3.5 | 20 | 4@1200 | 1760 | 1840 | 1810 |
ELP-12SR | ELG-12SR | ELM-12SR | 12 | 10 | * | 19'' | 2 | 20 | 4@1200 | 2330 | 2410 | 2380 |
ELP-16SR | ELG-16SR | ELM-16SR | 16 | 10 | * | 21'' | 1.7 | 20 | 4@1200 | 2680 | 2840 | 2780 |
ELP-20SR | ELG-20SR | ELM-20SR | 20 | 10 | * | 21'' | 1.7 | 20 | 4@1200 | 2680 | 2840 | 2780 |
ELP-24SR | ELG-24SR | ELM-24SR | 20 | 10 | * | 21'' | 1.7 | 20 | 4@1200 | 2680 | 2840 | 2780 |
* Straight track operation only recommended for these units. However curve radius must be specified on orders.
** Curves less than minimum may be fitted by special construction. Please consult factory.
NOTE: All headroom dimensions determined while hoist under load.
Custom-Made for Any Application
Serving the material handling industry since the 1920s, Chester Hoist sets the industry standard for custom-made and specialty hoisting products. All products are USA-made and customized to meet the specific needs of complex and specialty applications.

OPTIONAL FEATURES
- Units can be supplied to fit a variety of beams including I-beams, wide flange beams and patented track.
- Special control enclosures and motors can be provided for hostile or hazardous environments including explosion-proof applications.
- Trolley options include, push/pull, hand geared or a variety of motorized speeds.
- Push-button pendants and control circuits can be designed to meet the exact requirements of the customer.
- Special finishes including plating and corrosion-resistant paints are available.