Hand Chain Wheels
Hand Chain Wheels are used on Roller Doors and for the mechanical opening of big valves on petroleum and mining plants and mills.
Description
Hand Chain Wheels, Quick Facts
| Product | Hand chain wheel, a manual operating wheel |
|---|---|
| Function | Mechanically opens and closes large valves and operates roller doors |
| Typical use | Petroleum, mining and milling plant |
| Note | An operating wheel, not a lifting device |
| 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).
Hand chain wheels are manual operating wheels used to mechanically open and close large valves and to operate roller doors, supplied by Toco Lifting across South Africa. As a registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008), Toco supplies hand chain wheels for petroleum, mining and milling plant applications.
Toco Lifting holds Lifting Machinery Entity registration LME No. 008 under the Driven Machinery Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with technical oversight by Anton van Staden, an ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (Reg. #201112078).
What is a hand chain wheel used for?
A hand chain wheel is a manual operating wheel turned by a hand chain, used to mechanically open and close large valves on petroleum and mining plants and mills, and to operate roller doors. It lets an operator apply controlled rotational effort to a valve or door that would otherwise be hard to turn by hand, from a convenient standing position. Toco supplies hand chain wheels as part of a broad blocks and pulleys range.
Where are hand chain wheels typically installed?
Hand chain wheels are commonly fitted to large valves on petroleum plants, mines, mills and process plants, where valves are large, elevated or frequently operated. They are also used to operate roller doors. The wheel and chain allow an operator to work a valve or door from ground level. Toco can advise on the right wheel for your installation.
Applications
Hand chain wheels are used across petroleum, mining, milling and general process industries for the mechanical operation of large valves and roller doors. Toco supplies hand chain wheels and lifting tackle nationally and across the SADC region.
Compliance
LME No. 008 · LEEASA Standard Member #LEEASA-SUB-00102 · COET Member #8000134 · ECSA-registered LMI Anton van Staden #201112078 · DMR 18(5) of the OHS Act, 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hand chain wheel?
A hand chain wheel is a manual operating wheel driven by a hand chain, used to mechanically open and close large valves or operate roller doors. It gives an operator controlled leverage to turn a valve or door from a convenient position. Toco supplies hand chain wheels for industrial plant use.
Where are hand chain wheels used?
They are used on large valves at petroleum plants, mines and mills, and to operate roller doors. They suit valves that are large, elevated or operated often, where manual turning by hand alone is impractical. Toco can advise on the right wheel for the valve or door.
What sizes are available?
Hand chain wheels are available in a range of sizes to suit different valves and installations; the correct size is confirmed on enquiry so the wheel matches your valve and operating position. Contact the Toco team with your application details.
Does Toco supply other plant and rigging equipment?
Yes. Toco supplies a broad range of blocks, pulleys and lifting tackle alongside hand chain wheels. Speak to our team about the equipment your plant or site requires.
Need hand chain wheels supplied? Request a quote or speak to the Toco Lifting team.
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