How much load can this chain hoist setup handle?

Ignoramus12651 · 2004-10-30T18:49:17+00:00

I have the following chain hoist setup in my garage. A cheap chinese 2 ton rated manual chain hoist.It is hanging on a 2" about 5/16 thick T beam that spans three joistsin the garage ceiling. It is attached to these three joists with six5/16" lag screws, two for each joist. It is about 5 feet away from awall that supports these joists. The joists are spaced 16" apart. WhenI screwed the lag bolts, I drilled pilot holes for them with a 3/16"drill bit. None of these bolts was overstressed during screwing in.Now, I am not asking for what is the maximum weight after which theceiling will buckle. What I am asking is what is a conservative weightunder which it would be extremely unlikely to buckle.Specifically, would it be able to handle 700-1000 lbs?i

Oct 30, 2004 23 Replies

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Ignoramus19950 21 years ago

Yes, they are joists, I have attic above them. There is some stuff in the attic, but not a lot (some kids toys and clothes).

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j.b. miller 21 years ago

Sure hope those are JOISTS and NOT trusses !

Trusses aren't designed(usually) for ANY kind of 'hanging' load on them...

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Ken Sterling 21 years ago

Yeah, Brian, ya just never know what'll crawl out from under that pile of swarf.... teehee Hiya Fitch - it's been a while - you must be getting caught up on your honeydew list... Glad to see ya. Ken.

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