AMH MA-Series — Manual Hand Chain Hoist
The MA-Series is AMH's premium hand (manual) chain hoist, assembled and tested in the U.S.A. with premium USA-made precision load chain (strength of G80 chain). Available from 1/2 ton to 30 metric ton capacity, it delivers smooth, low-effort lifting with a self-adjusting Weston-style mechanical load brake for positive load control.
- Capacity range: 1/2 t – 30 t (1,100 – 66,000 lb WLL)
- Load chain: Premium USA-made precision hoist load chain (strength of G80)
- Brake: Weston-style self-adjusting mechanical load brake, double pawls, asbestos-free discs, enclosed against contamination
- Construction: All-steel, powder-coated finish with plated frame components for corrosion resistance
- Hook blocks are bolted allowing complete hook inspection; double roller guide ensures load-chain tracking
- Optional overload protection: one-directional clutch that slips only in the lift direction
- Optional self-locking hooks (top & bottom)
- Standards: ASME/ANSI B30.16, OSHA, NASA-STD-8719.9; ATEX rated II 3 GD c IIB 54°C X for limited use in hazardous environments
- Origin: Assembled and tested in the U.S.A.
Standard lifts: 10, 15 and 20 ft (custom lifts and drops available). Hand-chain drop is 2 ft less than lift. Shipping weight ≈ hanging weight (W) + ~15%.
Order by descriptive model number, e.g. MA050-20-18UVL (Model-Lift-Drop-Options). Options: V = Overload Protection; L = Self-Locking Hook (top & bottom).
Dimensions & specifications (see dimensional drawing)
| Model | WLL | Chain falls | Load chain | A″ | B″ | C″ | D″ | E″ | Effort P (lb) @WLL | Wt/ft (lb) | Wt @10ft lift (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA005 | 1/2 t / 1,100 lb | 1 | C5X15Z | 13.6 | 5.4 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 5.7 | 50 | 0.74 | 24 |
| MA010 | 1 t / 2,200 lb | 1 | C6X18Z | 14.8 | 6.0 | 1.02 | 0.98 | 6.3 | 63 | 0.92 | 27 |
| MA015 | 1-1/2 t / 3,300 lb | 1 | C7X21Z | 17.4 | 6.8 | 1.28 | 1.2 | 7.2 | 66 | 1.12 | 39 |
| MA020 | 2 t / 4,400 lb | 1 | C8X24Z | 18.5 | 7.0 | 1.38 | 1.28 | 8.0 | 74 | 1.3 | 43 |
| MA030 | 3 t / 6,600 lb | 1 | C10X28Z | 21.7 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 1.42 | 10.0 | 84 | 1.88 | 77 |
| MA040 | 4 t / 8,800 lb | 2 | C9X27Z | 27.1 | 7.4 | 1.67 | 1.57 | 9.8 | 62 | 2.88 | 90 |
| MA050 | 5 t / 11,000 lb | 2 | C9X27Z | 27.1 | 7.4 | 1.67 | 1.57 | 9.8 | 78 | 2.88 | 90 |
| MA060 | 6 t / 13,200 lb | 3 | C9X27Z | 29.8 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 16.9 | 63 | 4.13 | 135 |
| MA075 | 7.5 t / 16,500 lb | 3 | C9X27Z | 29.8 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 16.9 | 79 | 4.13 | 135 |
| MA080 | 8 t / 16,000 lb | 3 | C9X27Z | 29.8 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 16.9 | 79 | 4.13 | 135 |
| MA100 | 10 t / 22,000 lb | 4 | C9X27Z | 33.9 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 18.1 | 83 | 5.38 | 173 |
| MA120 | 12 t / 26,400 lb | 6 | C9X27Z | 42.9 | 7.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 28.3 | 72×2 | 8.26 | 341 |
| MA150 | 15 t / 33,000 lb | 6 | C9X27Z | 42.9 | 7.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 28.3 | 90×2 | 8.26 | 341 |
| MA200 | 20 t / 44,000 lb | 8 | C9X27Z | 46.1 | 7.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 33.5 | 98×2 | 10.76 | 418 |
| MA250 | 25 t / 55,000 lb | 10 | C9X27Z | 47.2 | 13.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 27.5 | 107×2 | 13.26 | 462 |
| MA300 | 30 t / 66,000 lb | 12 | C10X28Z | 57.1 | 17.8 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 29.5 | 108×2 | 22.56 | 590 |
Dimensions in inches. Select capacity below; pricing by quote.
Safety & Standards
Every product we carry is individually marked with Working Load Limit (WLL), manufacturer traceability code, and country of origin. Inspection and mill certificates are available on request — email sales@slingcenter.com with your order number.
Governing Standards
- ASME B30.9 — slings (web, round, wire rope, chain) inspection and use
- ASME B30.26 — rigging hardware (shackles, eye bolts, links, turnbuckles)
- ASME B30.10 — hooks
- OSHA 1910.184 and 1926.251 — general industry and construction sling safety
- WSTDA WS-2 and RS-1 — web and round sling design
- 49 CFR 393.102 to 393.130 — DOT cargo tie-down
- NACM — welded steel chain grade specs
Inspection & Safety
Before every use: visual check for cracks, corrosion, distortion, wear, and illegible markings. Annually (minimum): documented periodic inspection by a trained inspector. Remove from service at first sign of damage. Never repair rigging hardware by welding, heating, or bending.
WARNING: Improper use of rigging can cause death or serious injury. Never exceed the rated Working Load Limit. Apply derating for side-loading, elevated temperature, or chemical exposure. Final application decisions must be made by a Qualified Person per OSHA 1926.32(m).
AMH MA-Series Manual Hand Chain Hoist — Specifications & Dimensions
| Model | WLL | WLL (lb) | Falls | Load chain | A (in) – overall/headroom | B (in) | C (in) – top hook opening | D (in) – bottom hook opening | E (in) | Hand-chain pull (lb) | Wt / extra ft (lb) | Wt @10 ft lift (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA005 | 1/2t | 1100 | 1 | C5X15Z | 13.6 | 5.4 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 5.7 | 50 | 0.74 | 24 |
| MA010 | 1t | 2200 | 1 | C6X18Z | 14.8 | 6.0 | 1.02 | 0.98 | 6.3 | 63 | 0.92 | 27 |
| MA015 | 1-1/2t | 3300 | 1 | C7X21Z | 17.4 | 6.8 | 1.28 | 1.2 | 7.2 | 66 | 1.12 | 39 |
| MA020 | 2t | 4400 | 1 | C8X24Z | 18.5 | 7.0 | 1.38 | 1.28 | 8.0 | 74 | 1.3 | 43 |
| MA030 | 3t | 6600 | 1 | C10X28Z | 21.7 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 1.42 | 10.0 | 84 | 1.88 | 77 |
| MA040 | 4t | 8800 | 2 | C9X27Z | 27.1 | 7.4 | 1.67 | 1.57 | 9.8 | 62 | 2.88 | 90 |
| MA050 | 5t | 11000 | 2 | C9X27Z | 27.1 | 7.4 | 1.67 | 1.57 | 9.8 | 78 | 2.88 | 90 |
| MA060 | 6t | 13200 | 3 | C9X27Z | 29.8 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 16.9 | 63 | 4.13 | 135 |
| MA075 | 7.5t | 16500 | 3 | C9X27Z | 29.8 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 16.9 | 79 | 4.13 | 135 |
| MA080 | 8t | 16000 | 3 | C9X27Z | 29.8 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 16.9 | 79 | 4.13 | 135 |
| MA100 | 10t | 22000 | 4 | C9X27Z | 33.9 | 7.4 | 1.93 | 1.81 | 18.1 | 83 | 5.38 | 173 |
| MA120 | 12t | 26400 | 6 | C9X27Z | 42.9 | 7.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 28.3 | 72x2 | 8.26 | 341 |
| MA150 | 15t | 33000 | 6 | C9X27Z | 42.9 | 7.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 28.3 | 90x2 | 8.26 | 341 |
| MA200 | 20t | 44000 | 8 | C9X27Z | 46.1 | 7.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 33.5 | 98x2 | 10.76 | 418 |
| MA250 | 25t | 55000 | 10 | C9X27Z | 47.2 | 13.9 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 27.5 | 107x2 | 13.26 | 462 |
| MA300 | 30t | 66000 | 12 | C10X28Z | 57.1 | 17.8 | 3.19 | 2.95 | 29.5 | 108x2 | 22.56 | 590 |
Dimension letters (A–) correspond to the AMH MA-Series Manual Hand Chain Hoist dimensional drawing shown in the gallery. Dimensions in inches unless noted.
Design factor / testing: Load chain = strength of G80; each hoist proof-tested to 1.25× WLL (ASME B30.16)
Order Sheet — 16 variants
Search below or click column headers to sort. Add any quantity per row to your cart.
| Option ▴▾ | SKU ▴▾ | Price ▴▾ | Stock | Qty | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA005 – 1/2 t (1,100 lb) | MA005 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA010 – 1 t (2,200 lb) | MA010 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA015 – 1-1/2 t (3,300 lb) | MA015 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA020 – 2 t (4,400 lb) | MA020 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA030 – 3 t (6,600 lb) | MA030 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA040 – 4 t (8,800 lb) | MA040 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA050 – 5 t (11,000 lb) | MA050 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA060 – 6 t (13,200 lb) | MA060 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA075 – 7.5 t (16,500 lb) | MA075 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA080 – 8 t (16,000 lb) | MA080 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA100 – 10 t (22,000 lb) | MA100 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA120 – 12 t (26,400 lb) | MA120 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA150 – 15 t (33,000 lb) | MA150 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA200 – 20 t (44,000 lb) | MA200 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA250 – 25 t (55,000 lb) | MA250 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| MA300 – 30 t (66,000 lb) | MA300 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock |
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