Taurus Chain Blocks South Africa — Medium Duty
R1,800.00 – R4,325.00
Taurus chain blocks, medium duty manual chain blocks fitted with a load limiter as standard, manufactured to SANS 1594 with load chain to SANS 1592. Capacities 0.5 ton to 20 ton in single, double and multiple fall, supplied with a 3 metre lift and hand chain. Used in mining, construction, factories and general materials handling.
Description
Taurus chain blocks at a glance
| Capacity | 0.5 ton to 20 ton |
|---|---|
| Model series | Taurus HSZ, HSZ-0.5 to HSZ-20 |
| Standards | Chain block SANS 1594, load chain SANS 1592 |
| Safety | Load limiter fitted as standard |
| Standard build | 3 metre lift and hand chain, longer on request |
| Certificate | Performance (Load Test) Certificate under LME 008 |
Supplied by Toco Lifting, lifting, lashing and rigging supplier since 2002.
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd supplies Taurus chain blocks across South Africa and SADC, a medium-duty, cost-effective range of manual chain hoists with capacities from 0.5 ton to 20 ton, manufactured to SANS 1594 with a load limiter fitted as standard. Taurus chain blocks are endurance tested for quality, performance and safety before dispatch, and are supplied as a value alternative to the premium Vital range. Toco has supplied lifting equipment since 2002.
Need a quote, a lift height, or advice on Taurus versus Vital? Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za.
Toco Lifting is a registered Lifting Machinery Entity, LME No. 008, and has supplied lifting, lashing and rigging equipment since 2002 from a Germiston head office and a Cape Town branch. The Taurus chain block range gives sites a dependable, lower-cost manual hoist for general lifting, with Toco’s testing and certification capability behind every unit.
Taurus chain block capacity range
Taurus chain blocks cover the capacities below, supplied as standard with a 3 metre lift and 3 metre hand chain. Longer lift heights, to 12 metres and beyond, are supplied on request.
Every Taurus chain block is manufactured to SANS 1594, with load chain to SANS 1592, and is fitted with a load limiter as standard. The range is the Taurus HSZ series, from HSZ-0.5 to HSZ-20.
| Capacity | Fall configuration |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton | Single fall |
| 1 ton | Single fall |
| 1.5 ton | Single fall |
| 2 ton | Single fall |
| 3 ton | Double fall |
| 5 ton | Double fall |
| 10 ton | Four fall |
| 20 ton | Eight fall |
Standard build is a 3 metre lift with a 3 metre hand chain. Longer lift heights are quoted on request. Contact Toco to confirm the configuration for your application.
Taurus or Vital, which chain block should you choose?
Toco supplies two chain block ranges, and the right one depends on the duty and the budget. The Vital range is the premium, Japanese-manufactured option, and Toco is the sole Southern African distributor. The Taurus range is the medium-duty, cost-effective option, suited to sites that need a dependable manual hoist at a lower price point. Both are endurance tested before dispatch and both can be supplied tested and certified by Toco. For heavy, high-cycle or critical lifting, Vital is the stronger choice; for general and lighter-duty lifting where cost matters, Taurus is well suited.
| Consideration | Taurus | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Medium-duty, cost-effective | Premium, heavy-duty |
| Capacity range | 0.5 ton to 20 ton | 0.5 ton to 20 ton |
| Best for | General and lighter-duty lifting, budget-conscious sites | Heavy, high-cycle and critical lifting |
See the Vital® chain block range for the premium option. Toco will advise on the right range for your duty and budget.
Where Taurus chain blocks are used
| Sector | Typical Taurus chain block duty |
|---|---|
| Construction | General site lifting, equipment placement, formwork and steelwork |
| Daily plant and maintenance | Lifting motors, pumps, gearboxes and valves during routine maintenance |
| Workshops and manufacturing | Assembly bay lifting, line-side equipment handling |
Toco does not limit Taurus chain blocks to these sectors. They are supplied for general manual lifting across industry. For heavy or high-cycle mining and process duties, see the Vital® range.
Tested and certified by Toco
Every Taurus chain block is endurance tested for quality, performance and safety before it leaves Toco. As a registered Lifting Machinery Entity, LME No. 008, under DMR 18(5) of the OHS Act, Toco can also performance test and certify chain blocks, both on supply and as statutory re-testing for units already in service, with technical oversight by Anton van Staden, an ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (Reg. #201112078). Toco is the same company that supplies the block and tests it. Full detail of the testing and certification scope is on the Lifting Equipment Testing & Certification page.
In service, the close tolerance load chain is inspected and maintained to SANS ISO 7592, and each unit is inspected and tested to SANS 500, the South African standard for the inspection and testing of hand operated chain blocks and lever hoists in use.
Frequently asked questions
What capacities do Taurus chain blocks come in?
Taurus chain blocks are available from 0.5 ton to 20 ton: 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 ton in single fall, 3 and 5 ton in double fall, 10 ton in four fall and 20 ton in eight fall. All are supplied as standard with a 3 metre lift and 3 metre hand chain, with longer lift heights on request.
What is the difference between Taurus and Vital chain blocks?
Vital is Toco’s premium, heavy-duty chain block range, and Toco is the sole Southern African distributor. Taurus is the medium-duty, cost-effective range, suited to general and lighter-duty lifting where budget matters. Both cover 0.5 to 20 ton and both are endurance tested before dispatch. For heavy or high-cycle lifting, Vital is the stronger choice.
Are Taurus chain blocks tested before dispatch?
Yes. Every Taurus chain block is endurance tested for quality, performance and safety before it leaves Toco. As a registered Lifting Machinery Entity, LME 008, Toco can also performance test and certify the block on supply and re-certify it for the life of the equipment.
Can Toco supply longer lift heights?
Yes. Taurus chain blocks are supplied as standard with a 3 metre lift and 3 metre hand chain, and longer lift heights, to 12 metres and beyond, are quoted on request. Specify the capacity and the lift height you need when requesting a quote.
Who tests and certifies chain blocks in South Africa?
Chain blocks must be performance tested and certified by a registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME), using a Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Toco Lifting is a registered LME, No. 008, under DMR 18(5) of the OHS Act, with ECSA-registered LMI Anton van Staden (Reg. #201112078). Toco tests and certifies chain blocks it supplies and chain blocks already in service.
Request a Taurus chain block quote. Tell Toco the capacity and lift height you need, or ask for advice on Taurus versus Vital for your application. Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za. Germiston head office and Cape Town branch, supplying South Africa and SADC.
Toco supplies Taurus chain blocks across Southern Africa on an Ex Works Germiston basis. See Toco’s lifting equipment supply across Southern Africa for the markets served.
