Blitz Series Electric Chain Hoists

Lift loads faster than ever—up to 85 FPM!

Experience unmatched efficiency with this high speed electric chain hoist. It features blitzing fast lifting from 250–1,000 lbs.

Starke Blitz hoist with pendant

Features

With lift speeds up to 85 FPM, the Blitz series is one of the fastest hoists available. It’s designed for moving light loads very fast.

  • High-speed Lifting

    The Blitz excels at moving light (250–500 lbs) loads fast. While it includes capacities up to 1,000 lbs that model is only available in 1-speed at 18 FPM.

  • Lightweight Design

    When used with a manual trolley, it glides, lowering operator fatigue.

  • Single Phase & 3 Phase Options

    You get to decide between Single Phase and 3 Phase voltage. Read the specs below because voltage selection can effect other options.

Blitz hoist operating in a workstation crane manufactured with 300 series track

Specs

  • Capacity

    • 250 lbs
    • 500 lbs
    • 1000 lbs (Single Phase)
  • Lift speed

    1-speed (Single Phase)

    • 43 FPM
    • 25 FPM
    • 18 FPM

    2-speed (3 Phase)

    • 50/25 FPM
    • 85/25 FPM
  • Motor

    • 0.6 HP (Single Phase, 1-speed)
    • 1 HP (3 Phase, 2-speed)
  • Chain

    While the standard chain length options are 10′, 15′, and 20′ you can order a custom length.

  • Voltage

    1-speed

    • 230v 1 Phase
    • 0.6 HP (6 Amp)

    2-speed

    • 460v 3 Phase
    • 1 HP (2.1 Amp)

     

How to get products

In order to make it as easy as possible, you can request a quote directly through an authorized distributor.

  1. Find a local distributor

    Use our distributors page to find a local distributor to team with.

  2. Send RFQ & place an order

    Fill out a formal quote inquiry with details about the product(s) you're interested in. Once you approve the quote and your order details, you will be prompted to proceed with payment through your distributor’s pre-defined terms.

  3. Order fulfilled

    Your products will be configured and shipped from the distributor’s location. Standard lead time is 1 week.

  4. Install equipment

    Now that you have your products, use the easy to follow instructions to start using them to improve your efficiency.

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