Plain Crawls
Plain crawls are hand-pushed beam trolleys supplied by Toco Lifting in a 0.5 to 20 ton capacity range, adjustable to fit I-beam flange widths from 50 mm to 220 mm. Supplied by an LME 008 entity across South Africa and SADC.
Description
Plain Crawls, Quick Facts
| Product | Plain crawl, a hand pushed beam trolley |
|---|---|
| Function | Runs along the bottom flange of an overhead I beam to move a suspended load horizontally |
| Capacity | 0.5 ton to 20 ton |
| Beam fit | Adjustable to I beam flange widths 76 mm to 305 mm |
| Certificate | Advised on enquiry |
| Supplied from | Toco Lifting, Germiston and Cape Town |
Toco Lifting has supplied lifting, lashing and rigging equipment across South Africa and SADC since 2002 and is a registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008).
Plain crawls are hand-pushed beam trolleys that run along the bottom flange of an overhead I-beam to move a suspended load horizontally. Toco Lifting supplies plain crawls across a 0.5 to 20 ton capacity range, adjustable to fit I-beam flange widths from 50 mm to 220 mm.
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd holds LME No. 008 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and supplies lifting, lashing and rigging equipment to mining, construction and industry across South Africa and the SADC region.
What is a plain crawl?
A plain crawl is a hand-pushed trolley that clamps onto the lower flange of an overhead beam and carries a lifting appliance — typically a chain block or lever hoist — below it. The operator moves the load by pushing it along the beam by hand, with no chain-driven travel mechanism. This makes the plain crawl the simplest and most cost-effective way to add horizontal travel to a fixed lifting point.
Plain crawl vs geared crawl — which do you need?
A plain crawl is moved by pushing the suspended load along the beam by hand, which suits lighter loads and shorter, frequent moves at low level. A geared crawl adds a hand-chain and gear drive to traverse the beam, giving controlled movement of heavier loads and travel at height where hand-pushing is impractical. Both fit the same beam profiles; the choice comes down to load weight, travel distance and operator access.
What beam sizes do Toco plain crawls fit?
Toco plain crawls are adjustable to suit I-beam flange widths from 50 mm to 220 mm, covering the common structural beam profiles found in workshops, plant rooms and gantry structures. The adjustable side plates let one trolley fit a range of beams, so the same unit can be moved between structures. Confirm the exact flange width and beam profile with our team before ordering.
Where are plain crawls used?
Plain crawls are used wherever a load needs to be moved horizontally along a fixed overhead beam. Typical applications include workshop and fabrication bays, plant maintenance and equipment positioning, and construction gantries. Paired with a chain block or lever hoist, a plain crawl turns a single overhead beam into a simple travelling lifting point.
Capacity range
Toco supplies plain crawls in a capacity range from 0.5 ton to 20 ton. Select the crawl rating to match or exceed the rated capacity of the lifting appliance it carries, and never exceed the safe working load marked on the unit. Our team will confirm the right capacity and beam fit for your application.
Compliance and certification
Toco Lifting operates as an approved Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008) under Driven Machinery Regulation 18(5) of the OHS Act, with inspections carried out by an ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (Reg. No. 201112078). Toco is a Standard Member of LEEASA and a member of the Chamber of Engineering Technology (COET).
Frequently asked questions
What is a plain crawl used for?
A plain crawl is used to move a suspended load horizontally along an overhead I-beam by hand. It clamps to the lower flange of the beam and carries a lifting appliance such as a chain block or lever hoist beneath it, adding simple horizontal travel to a fixed lifting point.
What is the difference between a plain crawl and a geared crawl?
A plain crawl is pushed along the beam by hand, while a geared crawl uses a hand-chain and gear drive to traverse the beam. Plain crawls suit lighter loads and low-level moves; geared crawls give controlled travel of heavier loads and are easier to operate at height.
What capacity plain crawls does Toco supply?
Toco Lifting supplies plain crawls in a capacity range from 0.5 ton to 20 ton. The crawl should be rated to match or exceed the capacity of the lifting appliance it carries. Our team will confirm the correct capacity for your beam and load.
What beam width do plain crawls fit?
Toco plain crawls are adjustable to fit I-beam flange widths from 50 mm to 220 mm. The adjustable side plates allow one trolley to suit a range of beam profiles. Confirm your exact flange width and beam type with our team before ordering.
Does Toco supply plain crawls across South Africa and SADC?
Yes. Toco Lifting supplies plain crawls and the full lifting, lashing and rigging range from its Germiston head office and Cape Town branch, serving customers across South Africa and the wider SADC region.
Can a plain crawl be used with any chain block?
A plain crawl carries a chain block or lever hoist on its load pin, provided the crawl capacity matches or exceeds the appliance rating and the appliance suspension fits the trolley. Our team will confirm compatibility for your specific chain block or lever hoist.
Need plain crawls for your beam? Speak to our team to confirm capacity, beam fit and availability.
