Tool Storage and KITO Chain Hoist on a 500 kg Rail

FullSharp installed a 500 kg ceiling-mounted rail along a workstation that both holds heavy tools for workers to pull where they need them and carries a KITO hand chain hoist for lifting heavy parts. Tools no longer clutter the floor, and the hoist works without electric power whenever a part needs lifting.

The workstation uses many heavy tools; leaving them on the floor gets in the way, while hanging them in one fixed spot means carrying them over every time they're needed. Every so often a heavy part also needs lifting with no equipment to help.

FullSharp installed a 500 kg rail on the ceiling running along the workstation. The rail both holds tools for workers to pull to where they're needed and carries a KITO hand chain hoist to lift heavy parts when required, with no dependence on electric power.

500 kg Rail with Tool Storage and KITO Manual Chain Hoist

The ceiling-mounted 500 kg rail with work tools and a KITO hand chain hoist hanging below.

Equipment Installed

500 kg rail: a beam rated for up to half a tonne, hung from the roof structure on threaded rods at calculated spacing.
KITO hand chain hoist: pulled by hand chain with no power needed; the brake holds the load at any height on its own.
Swivel hook: rotates freely so the tool or part turns to the right working angle without twisting the chain.
Rail-riding trolley: a light push moves it along the line, carrying tools and the hoist to any point on the rail.

Key Specifications

Rail load capacity500 kg
Lifting deviceKITO hand chain hoist
Mounting typeCeiling-mounted

Benefits for Your Facility

Tools always within reach

Tools hang on the rail, pulled over to work and pushed back after, no longer left on the floor.

No power required

The hand chain hoist works even in areas without electrical wiring yet.

One line for the whole station

The rail spans the full length of the work table, shared across multiple process steps.

Actual Installation Photos

500 kg Rail with Tool Storage and KITO Manual Chain Hoist - photo 1

500 kg Rail with Tool Storage and KITO Manual Chain Hoist - photo 2

500 kg Rail with Tool Storage and KITO Manual Chain Hoist - photo 3

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500 kg Rail with Tool Storage and KITO Manual Chain Hoist - photo 6

Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 6 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Assembly and bolt-tightening workshops
Machine part maintenance and replacement areas
Heavy product inspection stations
Machine shops using many hanging tools

Frequently asked questions

Why hang tools on an overhead rail?

Tools hang on the rail and are pulled over to the job and pushed back after, so they stay off the floor and are always within reach.

Does a hand chain hoist need power?

No. The KITO hand chain hoist is operated manually, so it lifts heavy parts without any electrical supply at the workstation and has very little that can fail.

What workshops use this setup?

Assembly and bolt tightening workshops, machine part maintenance areas, heavy product inspection stations and machine shops using many hand tools.

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Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp reviews the roof structure, hanging height, and the weight of both the tools and the parts to be lifted in order to finalize the rail profile. We arrange the hanging points, install the hoist, and hand over with guidance on periodic inspection.

Ceiling-Mounted 500 kg Rail for Tool Storage with KITO Manual Chain Hoist for Heavy Parts