Electric chain hoist control is a precise business. Lifting tons of gear above a stage requires skill, planning, and the most reliable equipment you can find. Motion Labs control systems are designed to operate serially manufactured electric chain hoists, individually or in groups. Our portable electric chain hoist control systems ensure safe, reliable, and flexible solutions that work with all industry standard chain hoists. From low voltage control to direct control type hoists, Motion Labs delivers a product that meets or exceeds expectations. Our electric chain hoist control products (as required) are certified to UL1640, UL508A, UL50, CAN/CSA C22.2 NO 14.

The Most Trusted Name In Portable Chain Hoist Control


Our modular portable chain hoist control systems are the most widely used control systems in the entertainment industry today. Recognized wherever they go, the systems we’ve designed prove themselves time and again in both touring productions and installation sites around the world. Whether you require a control system for fixed speed hoists or variable speed, standard manual control or microprocessor based systems with position monitoring, load monitoring and expandable e-stop, there is a solution available.

Systems Built On Knowledge and Experience


Because of our vast experience in providing chain hoist control solutions to the entertainment industry and beyond, we understand that form factor is key to certain applications. We know what you need and why you need it. That’s why we offer products in a variety of form factors such as ATA Style enclosures, 19” rack mount equipment, truss mount units or stand-alone units.

Portable Chain Hoist Control Systems That Meet Global Requirements


We also manufacture and export chain hoist control systems specified to global voltages and connector combinations as well as D8 Plus and C-1 applications conforming to European machinery directives.

Rig with confidence, using the most trusted name in electric chain hoist control systems.