How to choose a hand chain hoist? Although the hand chain hoist is a common manual lifting and hoisting tool, there are still many types of it. It can be divided into triangular and round based on its appearance shape. It can also be classified as explosion-proof or non-explosion-proof according to its different functions. Additionally, it can be categorized by material into stainless steel hand chain hoists and steel hand chain hoists. Based on tonnage, they are divided into 1-ton hand chain hoists, 2-ton hand chain hoists, and 3-ton hand chain hoists. Therefore, when choosing a hand chain hoist, we should consider the usage environment and load capacity.