Minnesota, USA-based lifting equipment manufacturer OZ Lifting has added new models to its line-up of lever hoists. It previously offered 0.25- to 3-ton capacity models, but the relaunched range now includes 0.25-, 0.75, 1.5-, 3-, 6-, and 9-ton capacity versions – bringing the range in line with the company’s premium (overload protected) and dynamometer-equipped (Dyno-Hoist) lever hoist lines.

According to OZ Lifting, its industrial line of lever hoists are a good choice if users already know the weight of the load. OZ’s premium line, meanwhile, is based on the same hoist but has overload protection. This, it said, has proved useful if the load weight is unknown, as the overload protection will activate at approximately 50% above the load rating. Dyno-Hoist, which eliminates the need for a separate shackle, dynamometer, and hoist, is the most technologically advanced of the range.

Steve Napieralski, president at OZ Lifting, said, “We are confident that expanding the industrial line to match the other two products will give distributors and their end customers all the capacities and technology options they need. As such, we do not anticipate expanding the range in the foreseeable future.”

The new industrial lever hoist range retains features including all-steel construction, 100% load-tested Grade 80 alloy chain, fully-enclosed gearing, powder-coat finish, and load sheave bearings; a steel handle with rubber grip, forged alloy steel hooks, minimal load lifting effort; and heavy-duty latches.

Napieralski added: “There is still a big market for manual lifting products that don’t include overload devices or dynamometers. An end user might make a purchasing decision based on budget or application nuances—or maybe a little bit of both—but they will likely already know the weight of their load, meaning a dyno[mometer] is a completely redundant addition… Business is excellent. We have seen significant growth in all our product offerings.”

The new 6-, and 9-ton capacity versions are already in stock and available for delivery.

Custom options remain available.