VITAL® Lever Hoists, Sole Southern African Distributor
R2,740.00 – R11,270.00
Toco Lifting is the sole Southern African Distributors of VITAL ® lever hoists. These SANS/OSH Act approved heavy-duty hoists are ergonomically designed for maximum output efficiency and safe operation and are fitted with overload protection devices. Lever hoists are portable lifting devices used in factories, mines, farms, construction sites, wharves, docks and warehouses for a wide variety of lifting and materials handling operations. Capacities range from 0.25 ton to 9 ton.
Description
Vital® Lever Hoists at a glance
| Product | Vital® VR2 ratchet lever hoist |
|---|---|
| Capacities | 0.25 to 9 ton |
| Standard lift | 3 metres, longer lifts on request |
| Manufacturing standard | SANS 1636 |
| Load chain | SANS 1592 |
| Inspection and testing | SANS 500 |
| Overload protection | Overload limiter fitted as standard |
| Certificate | Performance (Load Test) Certificate |
| Supplied by | Sole authorised Vital® distributor in Southern Africa since 2002 |
Toco Lifting is a Department of Labour approved Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008), supplying certified Vital® lever hoists across South Africa and all SADC markets since 2002.
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd is the sole authorised distributor of Vital® lever hoists in Southern Africa, supplying the Vital® VR2 ratchet lever hoist range in capacities of 0.25, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6 and 9 ton. Vital® lever hoists are manufactured to SANS 1636, run on SANS 1592 load chain, are fitted with an overload limiter as standard, and are supplied on a standard 3 metre lift with a Performance (Load Test) Certificate.
Need a Vital® lever hoist in a specific capacity or lift height? Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za.
Toco Lifting has supplied Vital® lifting equipment since 2002, operating from a Germiston head office and a Cape Town branch. As the sole authorised Southern African distributor of Vital®, Toco supplies, performance tests, certifies and recertifies the lever hoists it sells through its own workshop, so the unit arrives ready for service rather than shipped from a box.
Capacity range and standard lift
The Vital® VR2 lever hoist is supplied in 0.25, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6 and 9 ton capacities. The lower capacities run on a single fall of chain, the 6 ton on two falls and the 9 ton on three falls. Units are supplied on a standard 3 metre lift, and longer lift heights are available on request. Tell Toco the capacity and lift height you need and the team will confirm the right unit.
Standards and compliance
Vital® lever hoists are manufactured to SANS 1636, the South African standard for lever hoists, and run on SANS 1592 load chain. Inspection, maintenance and testing follow SANS 500. Because a lever hoist can suspend and hold a load, each unit is supplied with a Performance (Load Test) Certificate. Toco performs the load test and certification in its own workshop and advises the recertification interval on enquiry. Lifting machines in South Africa are examined and certified under Driven Machinery Regulation 18; see Toco’s DMR 18 compliance guide.
Toco supplies, tests and certifies Vital® lever hoists
Toco does more than stock the hoist. Each unit is performance tested and certified in the Toco workshop before supply, and Toco recertifies the lever hoists it supplies through the same workshop. A buyer gets a hoist supplied, tested and certified by one accountable supplier, with the certificate to match. Contact the team to arrange testing and recertification.
Features
- Overload limiter fitted as standard. An overload protection device is built into the Vital® VR2 range as standard. Its clutch uses a modern, asbestos free friction compound that produces no toxic dust in service.
- Slip resistant handle. The hand lever is designed to resist slip in the operator’s grip during lifting and lowering.
- Idling operation. Free chain adjustment takes up slack quickly before the load is applied.
- Compact ratchet mechanism. A robust hand lever ratchet for controlled lifting, lowering and tensioning in tight or awkward positions.
- SANS 1592 load chain matched to the rated capacity.
Where Vital® lever hoists are used
Lever hoists lift, lower and tension a load by hand in positions a chain block cannot easily reach, horizontally, at an angle or in a confined space. Typical duties run across construction and structural work, plant and maintenance shutdowns, and mining and crane maintenance, among many other heavy industrial applications. Toco does not limit the range to set sectors; tell the team the duty and the unit is matched to it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Toco the official Vital® distributor in Southern Africa?
Yes. Toco Lifting is the sole authorised distributor of Vital® chain blocks and lever hoists in Southern Africa, and has supplied Vital® equipment since 2002. That means genuine Vital® units, correct load chain and access to genuine spare parts.
What capacities does Toco supply?
The Vital® VR2 lever hoist range covers 0.25, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6 and 9 ton. The lower capacities use a single fall of chain, the 6 ton two falls and the 9 ton three falls. Units are supplied on a standard 3 metre lift, with longer lifts on request.
What standards do Vital® lever hoists meet?
Vital® lever hoists are manufactured to SANS 1636 and run on SANS 1592 load chain, with inspection and testing to SANS 500. Each unit is supplied with a Performance (Load Test) Certificate.
Are Vital® lever hoists tested and certified?
Yes. Each lever hoist is performance tested and certified in the Toco workshop before supply, and Toco recertifies the units it supplies through the same workshop. Because a lever hoist can suspend a load, it carries a Performance (Load Test) Certificate rather than a conformance certificate. Contact the team to arrange testing and recertification.
Do Vital® lever hoists have overload protection?
Yes. An overload limiter is fitted as standard across the Vital® VR2 range, helping protect the hoist and operator if a load exceeds the rated working load limit. The limiter is not a substitute for working within the rated capacity and correct rigging practice.
Can I get spare parts?
Yes. As the authorised Vital® distributor, Toco can supply genuine Vital® lever hoist spare parts on request. Specify the model and capacity, then call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za.
How do I get a quote?
Tell Toco the capacity, lift height and quantity you need. Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za and the team will confirm availability and quote, including any longer lift height.
Request a Vital® lever hoist quote. Tell Toco the capacity, lift height and quantity you need. Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za. Germiston head office and Cape Town branch, supplying South Africa and SADC, as the sole authorised Vital® distributor.
Toco supplies Vital® lever hoists across Southern Africa on an Ex Works Germiston basis. See Toco’s lifting equipment supply across Southern Africa for the markets served.
