When lifting heavy objects across an open factory floor, a chain hoist is a lifting operator’s closest companion. The machine is simply installed from a sturdy ceiling mount and moved across the workspace by the worker using an extended, looped metal chain. The Electric Chain Hoist housing can be mounted on a hook or a rail to provide versatility. A rail mount is constructed to support larger loads but is limited to the coverage area of an overhead track system; the latter attachment situation is common in models that must be fastened in several locations.