FAQs

It's made of KITO's original special alloy steel.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists, Lever Hoists, Hand Chain Hoists

Since insufficient surface hardness and strength render stainless materials unusable for load chains, we consider them inappropriate for electric chain hoists and do not use them.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

Although the lifting height can be increased, the load chain is heat-treated, which means the chain cannot be extended. Instead, replace the chain with a load chain long enough to meet your needs (hand chains for chain hoists can also be added via a connection link).
Also, for products with chain buckets, the chain bucket may have to be changed depending on the lifting height. In that case, please consult with KITO and KITO's global partners.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists, Lever Hoists, Hand Chain Hoists

Chain buckets are available in a range of sizes based on capacity/lifting height. Depending on the increase in lifting height, a large-sized bucket may be needed. Please refer to either table of standard bucket lifting heights by models such as ER2, EQ, or EF to determine the maximum lifting height of each standard bucket size.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

The cylinder type (ER2 and EDC) is designed for operators to operate by gripping the grip, while the lifting height is set to 1.8m to keep it within operators' reach. If you require a special lifting height, please consult with KITO and KITO's global partners.

Products: ER2 Series (CDER2), ED Series (EDC/EDCL)

20 m is the maximum lift length for all of the model. Especially for pendant model, the longer the pendant hose is, the bigger the timelag will be on the operation.

Products: Air Hoists

The KITO electric chain hoist is designed to automatically apply a brake when the current flow is interrupted to stop the operation. In the unlikely event of a power outage, it promptly stops operation and suspends the hanging load as if the push button had not been activated.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

The use of any products with excessing rated loads is prohibited. Always ensure use within the working load limit range.

Products: All products

As described in the owner's manual, the upper limit switch installed is the final device preventing overwinding in emergencies. Please refrain from using it on a regular basis, since this may damage the main body or break the chain. A limit switch for positioning is available as an option - please contact KITO and KITO's global partners separately in this case.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

You cannot use the MR2 motorized trolley with the EQ electric chain hoist due to the differences in the electrical specifications. The MR2 motorized trolley is designed and manufactured on the assumption that it will be used in combination with the ER2 electric chain hoist. When combining the MR2 motorized trolley with ER2 electric chain hoist, failure to comply with this instruction may cause the hoist and trolley to malfunction. Concerning the handling of the MR2, see the ER2 electric chain hoist Owner's Manual that is supplied together with the ER2 electric chain hoist. Customer who have bought the MR2 motorized trolley as a single item and require a copy of the ER2 electric chain hoist Owner's Manual should contact KITO and KITO's global partners.

We can supply wire rope as a spare part. Since we use an exclusive wire rope for RY hoist, please contact KITO and KITO's global partners when you need wire rope.

Products: RYL Series

If no abnormality is found in pre-inspection, the Lifting Point can be used several times without replacing the bolts.
The same applies when using it after changing the work object to be attached.

Products: Lifting Point

It is prohibited to use for tightening with the nut because the working load is considerably reduced.

Products: Lifting Point

It is assumed that both the eye bolt and the Lifting Point are attached tight to the work object when used.
It is prohibited to insert an inclusion such as a spacer because the working load is considerably reduced.

Products: Lifting Point

In the case of side lifting, even the model with the lowest safety factor satisfies 5-time.
The factor is higher in the case of vertical lifting.

Products: Lifting Point

Since a two-stage push-to-switch push button is used, switching from low to high speed depends on the extent to which the push button is pushed. Push to the first stage for low speed and push right in to the second stage for high speed.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

Please use the manual chain hoist and lever hoist within the temperature range of -40 to +60℃.
For electric chain hoists, the temperature range for use is -20 to +40℃.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists, Lever Hoists, Hand Chain Hoists

Yes, this is possible. The equipment is basically designed for indoor use. Therefore when installing the electric chain hoist outdoors or to the place where the hoist is exposed to direct rain, wind and snow, shade the hoist with roof to protect it from rain, wind and snow.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

Various countermeasures are available such as anti-corrosion coatings, etc. according to the operating environment, so please consult with KITO and KITO's global partners.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists, Lever Hoists, Hand Chain Hoists

The oils required are described in the owner's manual for each product.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists, Lever Hoists, Hand Chain Hoists

For the detailed dimensions of the upper and lower hooks of the electric chain hoist ER2, please see the ER2 owner's manual.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists ER2

The following are described as part of the owner's manual for each product.
□ Permissible supply cable length "ER2 / ER2M"

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

Although there are various methods to supply power to cranes, information on the power supply method and cable hanger are provided at 'Power Supply Cables and Accessories' in KITO Crane catalog.

Products: Cranes, Electric Chain Hoists, Wire Rope Hoists

A cable hanger is normally necessary for cable intervals 1.5m long. However, this depends on the curve beam and other conditions of use, so please consult with KITO and KITO's global partners.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

A summary is provided in ’Lifting Motor Ratings' in ER2 series catalog.

Products: Electric Chain Hoists

The safety factors of KITO products (in terms of load ratings) are specified within the scope of 4 to 5 for hoisting equipment, 5 for chain slings (they vary depending on model capacities, so please consult with KITO and KITO's global partners).

Products: All products

Based on the structure of Air hoists, the lowering speed would be faster than lifting speed, since rotative force and the acceleration of drop of the load would be added during lowering operation.

Products: Air Hoists

Seeing the Instruction Manual included in the product, check the bolts for rust, crack and elongated threads, each part for deformation and damage, and the shackle diameter for abrasion.

Products: Lifting Point

For safer use of the product, it is prohibited for the user to disassemble, repair and remodel the product and its accessories.
Only KITO's authorized business operator is allowed to carry out maintenance requiring disassembly. 

Products: Lifting Point