Vanguard Steel Ltd. | Vancouver Branch

Material Handling

Manual hoists, cable pullers, beam clamps and trolleys for lifting, pulling, positioning and moving loads in demanding industrial applications.

Vanguard Steel Material Handling catalog

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View hoists, cable pullers, beam clamps, trolleys, capacities, dimensions and replacement parts.

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Did you know

Every VQ Red Beast hoist is individually proof tested and supplied with its own serial number and test certificate for product traceability.

Material Handling Equipment

Choose the Right Equipment

Explore manual lifting, pulling and load-moving equipment for construction, maintenance, fabrication and industrial applications.

VQ Red Beast lever hoist

VQ Red Beast Series

Lever Hoists

Compact manual hoists for lifting, pulling, tensioning and positioning loads where portability and controlled movement matter.

  • Capacities from 0.8 to 3.2 tons
  • True freewheel chain adjustment
  • Custom lift lengths available
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VQ Red Beast manual chain hoist

VQ Red Beast Series

Chain Hoists

Manual chain hoists designed for controlled vertical lifting in construction, maintenance and demanding industrial environments.

  • Capacities from 1/2 through 10 tons
  • Grade 100 load chain
  • Roller bearings and double-pawl braking
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VGD hand winch and cable puller

VGD Pulling Equipment

Cable Pullers

Multifunctional wire-rope systems for lifting, pulling and towing where long travel and flexible positioning are required.

  • 800, 1,600 and 3,200 kg lifting capacities
  • Up to 5,000 kg rated pulling capacity
  • 66-foot wire-rope assemblies available
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VGD beam clamp

Supporting Equipment

Beam Clamps and Trolleys

Beam-mounted anchor points and load-moving equipment for supporting hoists and positioning heavy products.

  • Beam clamps from 1 through 10 tons
  • Push trolleys for suspended load travel
  • Cargo trolleys for moving heavy equipment
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VQ Material Handling

Meet the Red Beast Series

VQ Red Beast manual hoists are built for demanding construction, maintenance and industrial lifting. Choose a lever hoist for pulling and positioning or a chain hoist for controlled vertical lifting.

VQ Red Beast lever hoist

Red Beast Series

Lever Hoist

A compact, portable hoist for lifting, pulling, tensioning and precisely positioning loads.

  • True freewheel chain adjustment
  • Sealed roller bearings
  • Fused brake-disc design
  • Available in 0.8, 1, 1.6 and 3.2 ton capacities
Explore the Lever Hoist
VQ Red Beast chain hoist

Red Beast Series

Chain Hoist

A durable manual chain hoist for smooth, controlled vertical lifting in industrial and construction environments.

  • Grade 100 load chain
  • Double-pawl braking system
  • Roller-bearing construction
  • Available from 1/2 through 10 ton capacities
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Manufactured with documented quality control

Red Beast hoists are produced by an ISO 9001 certified factory that is a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association. Each hoist is individually proof tested and supplied with a unique serial number and test certificate.

VGD Pulling Equipment

VGD Hand Winch and Cable Puller

A multifunctional wire-rope system for lifting, pulling and towing in construction, maintenance and industrial applications. The aluminum-alloy housing provides strength without unnecessary weight, while the wire rope can be positioned for the travel required.

  • Three lifting capacities
  • Aluminum-alloy housing
  • Extendable operating lever
  • Replaceable shear-pin design
  • Separate wire-rope assemblies
  • Low-maintenance construction
VGD hand winch and cable puller

Cable Puller Specifications

Select the model according to the required lifting or pulling capacity. Wire-rope assemblies are supplied separately.

Model and Product Code VH-008
3860-0008
VH-016
3860-0016
VH-032
3860-0032
Lifting Capacity 800 kg 1,600 kg 3,200 kg
Rated Pulling Capacity 1,250 kg 2,500 kg 5,000 kg
Rope Advance per Full Stroke 60 mm 60 mm 40 mm
Lever Pull at WLL 25 kg 30 kg 50 kg
Rope Diameter 8.3 mm 11 mm 16 mm
Standard Rope Length 66 ft 66 ft 66 ft
Net Weight Without Cable 15 lb 31 lb 51 lb
Galvanized wire rope assembly for VGD cable puller

Galvanized Wire-Rope Assemblies

Matching galvanized wire-rope assemblies are available with an alloy hook and latch kit.

Model Rope Size Length Weight Product Code
VH-008-66-20 8.3 mm 66 ft 16 lb 3860-0108
VH-016-66-28 11 mm 66 ft 30 lb 3860-0116
VH-032-66-40 16 mm 66 ft 46 lb 3860-0132

Instructional Video

VH-008 Cable Puller Instructions

Watch the operating procedure before using the VGD cable puller.

Operator Information

Cable Puller Manual

Review the operating instructions, inspection requirements and safety information before putting the cable puller into service.

Open Cable Puller Manual

Always select equipment according to the required capacity and intended application. Never exceed the marked working load limit.

Technical Resources

Manuals and Product Information

Access operating manuals, product information and documentation for current VQ material-handling equipment and previously supplied models.

Current VQ Equipment

VGD Pulling Equipment

Cable Puller

Operating, inspection and safety information for VGD hand winch and cable-puller models.

VGD Supporting Equipment

Beam Clamp

Installation, inspection, operating and safety information for VGD beam clamps.

Legacy Hoist Manuals Manuals for previously supplied Gold Series, VCH and VLH equipment.

These documents support equipment already in the marketplace. These models are not part of Vanguard Vancouver’s current hoist offering.

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