Due to optimised gearing and improved bearings in the housing cover a minimum effort is required to operate the short hand lever; steel hand wheel as standard; automatic screw-and-disc type load brake with corrosion protected components; standard free chaining device to quickly attach the load or to pull the chain through the hoist in both directions; robust chain guide rollers eliminate fouling and jamming of chain on the load sheave; sturdy bottom block with encapsulated bolt connections; alloyed steel link chain with zinc-plated, viz., yellow chromated finish, in accordance with national and international standards and regulations; and drop forged suspension and load hooks are made from non-aging, high tensile steel and fitted with robust safety latches. Option: stainless steel load chains.