Compact, low-headroom and reliable, electric chain hoists handle the bulk of light- and medium-duty lifting in UK industry. Granada supplies, installs, inspects and services Yale, SWF Krantechnik and Stahl chain hoists from 125kg to 10,000kg capacity.
The Right Hoist, Properly Specified
Whether you’re replacing a tired pendant hoist, kitting out a new production cell, or specifying a fleet of inverter-driven units across multiple sites — here’s why UK industrial buyers come to us.
Independent Specification
We supply Yale, SWF and Stahl. The recommendation you get is based on duty, headroom and budget — not the brand we’re trying to shift.
Survey, Install & Commission
Site survey, installation, commissioning — one accountable team end to end. We don’t subcontract.
LOLER From Day One
Every hoist is tested, certified and entered into a 6 or 12-monthly LOLER schedule by our in-house competent persons.
UK Spares & 24/7 Support
UK-held stock for every brand we sell. Same-day dispatch on common parts, breakdown response 24/7.
Manufacturers We Supply
We’re a UK supply partner for the three leading European chain hoist manufacturers. Each has its own strengths — we’ll specify the model that suits your application, not just the brand on the shelf.
Yale
German-engineered with a long UK track record. The Yale CPS, CPV and CPE family covers the full chain hoist capacity range and is one of the most widely specified ranges in British industry.
- CPS series — 125kg to 500kg, light duty
- CPV series — 250kg to 2,000kg, the workhorse
- CPE series — 1,600kg to 10,000kg, heavy duty
- Lifetime-lubricated gearbox, 2-year warranty
- Optional radio remote & tandem-lift sync
SWF Krantechnik
Konecranes-owned German brand. Strong on modular construction, plug-in electrical connections and inverter-driven options — the choice when serviceability and smart features matter.
- CHAINster — up to 2,500kg, 2-speed
- CHAINsterGT — integrated HoistMaster4 inverter
- SK series — up to 5,000kg, heavy-end SWF
- IP55, insulation class H, plug-and-play wiring
- Optional ATEX Zone 22 & food-industry versions
Stahl CraneSystems
Premium German manufacturer with the widest variant range — 13 capacity points from 125kg to 6.3 tonnes. Patented direct-suspension design and excellent ATEX/IECEx coverage for hazardous areas.
- ST series — 125kg to 6,300kg
- 2 hoisting speeds standard
- Push, articulated, low & extra-low headroom trolley options
- Patented suspension on solid cast-iron chain guide
- Full ATEX / IECEx range for Zones 1, 2, 21, 22
We also service and supply spares for Demag, Verlinde, Street, Morris and other legacy hoist brands.
Retrofit, Replacement & New Installs
The crane structure typically lasts decades; the hoist often doesn’t. Replacing a tired chain hoist on an otherwise sound crane is one of the most cost-effective crane modernisation options — and we fit replacements to virtually any existing system, regardless of manufacturer.
Compatible With All Crane Makes
Our chain hoists integrate with crane systems from all manufacturers:
Demag
Kone
Street Crane
Stahl
Morris
SWF
Verlinde
Yale
Konecranes
Donati
+ Many More
What’s Involved?
Survey
We assess your crane’s beam profile, headroom, power supply and existing controls.
Specify & Supply
We size the right hoist, trolley and control system, and source from UK stock.
Install
Our engineers fit the hoist, electrical termination, festoon and any control upgrades.
Test & Certify
Full functional test, load test if required, LOLER certification and operator handover.
Combine With Other Upgrades
A new chain hoist is often combined with other crane modernisation work — such as VFD drive upgrades, radio remote controls, or new festoon systems. We can advise on the most cost-effective combined approach.
Trolley & Control Options
Trolley Options
How the hoist moves along the crane beam — pick to suit usage and budget.
- Hook or eye suspension — fixed position, no travel
- Push trolley — manual cross-travel, up to 2t
- Electric trolley — motor-driven, single or two-speed
- Inverter trolley — stepless, soft start/stop
- Low & extra-short headroom — maximises hook height
- Articulated bogey — for curved monorail runways
Control Options
How the operator drives the hoist — pendant, remote or fully variable.
- Direct pendant — mains-voltage, simplest option
- Low-voltage pendant (42V/48V) — the modern standard, IP65
- Frequency inverter — stepless lift, faster at part load (ESR)
- Radio remote — pendant-free, operator stands clear of load
- Multi-hoist sync — tandem lifting of long loads
- Take & release — two operators sharing one hoist
Need pendant-free operation? See our radio remote control range — we can fit Autec, Ikusi or Cattron systems to any chain hoist we supply.
Configurations Available
Modern chain hoists do far more than basic up/down. Here are the configurations we specify most often.
Inverter Drive
Stepless lift & cross-travel, soft start/stop, faster speeds at part load. Standard on the SWF CHAINsterGT.
Tandem Lift
Two synchronised hoists sharing one load — long fabrications, kiln furniture, heavy beams.
ATEX / Hazardous Area
Explosion-proof versions for Zones 1, 2, 21, 22 from Stahl ST and SWF CHAINster.
Food & Hygiene
Stainless chain, food-industry coatings, washdown-rated electrics for clean environments.
Outdoor / IP-rated
IP55 housings, rain covers and standby heating for unheated buildings or external use.
Dual Speed & Radio
Two-speed lift and travel as standard, with radio remote control retrofittable on all models.
LOLER, Repair & 24/7 Support
Under LOLER 1998, lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined every 12 months minimum — or 6 months if used to lift people. Many duty-holders run a 6-monthly cycle on chain hoists for additional confidence. Granada employs in-house competent persons who handle inspection, breakdown response and chain replacement — on hoists we’ve supplied and on hoists we haven’t.
LOLER Inspection & Servicing
- Thorough examination by in-house competent persons
- Same-day digital certification
- 6 or 12-monthly schedule with reminders
- Defect prioritisation & repair quotes
- Chain replacement & load testing
24/7 Breakdown Support
A dropped chain hoist is a stopped production line. Our breakdown team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency line: 0800 376 27 27
Safety Standards & Compliance
Every chain hoist we supply meets European safety and lifting standards:
- EN 14492-2 — Cranes: power-driven hoists
- FEM 9.511 — Classification of mechanisms (duty groups)
- FEM 9.683 — Selection of motors
- LOLER 1998 — UK lifting operations & equipment regulations
- ATEX 2014/34/EU — for explosion-proof hoists in hazardous areas
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC — CE marking, declaration of conformity
Built-In Safety Features
Mechanical overload protection — slip clutch on every hoist
Electronic overload (inverter models) — second protective layer monitoring motor torque
Upper & lower limit switches — prevent over-travel of the chain
Spring-pressure brake — load held safely on power loss
Thermal motor protection — bimetallic or PTC sensors prevent burnout
Emergency stop & main contactor — positive isolation from pendant
What We Provide
New Installations
Chain hoists supplied and fitted to new overhead cranes, jib cranes, monorails and workstation systems.
Retrofit & Upgrade
Replace tired pendant-controlled hoists with modern inverter or radio-controlled units — any make, any age.
Repair Service
Expert repair of Yale, SWF, Stahl and other chain hoist makes — on-site or workshop.
Spare Parts
Chain, hooks, brakes, contactors, pendants and motors — UK-held stock for the brands we supply.
24/7 Support
Emergency breakdown response when your chain hoist fails — phone answered in person.
Maintenance & LOLER
Planned preventative maintenance plus 6 or 12-monthly LOLER thorough examinations.
Need a Chain Hoist Specified or Replaced?
Whether you’re specifying a new install, retrofitting an existing crane, or need LOLER inspection, repairs and spares, we can help. Send us the basics — load, lift height, beam — and we’ll come back with a properly engineered specification.
Or call us: 0800 376 27 27
