Electric chain hoists · chain motors · coordinated rigging
One-ton chain motor rental for event rigging.
Rent chain motors to lift and suspend equipment for your event, with controllers, certified lifting accessories and certified rigger options. GLMedia owns 34 one-ton MODE entertainment chain hoists and three controllers for LED walls, lighting truss, audio, scenic and temporary event systems. Tell us what you need to lift and we can help prepare the equipment selection and setup.
The right U.S. name
Information to include in a chain-motor request.
In the United States, “electric chain hoist” is the formal equipment term. Live-event teams commonly say “entertainment chain hoist” or “chain motor”; “rigging motor” may also be heard informally.
To select the motors, we review the quantity, rated capacity per point, operating mode, travel and chain length, voltage, controller and environment with your team. We also check current unit records and the venue-approved rigging plan. If those details are not ready, start with the event and what you want to lift; we can help identify what needs to be defined.
The ANSI/ESTA E1.6 standards address electric chain hoists and control systems used in entertainment. Use this page to organize the equipment request. Engineering, point loads, bridle design, structural approval, inspection and operating authorization are addressed through the technical design and preparation of the installation.
Applications to quote
Applications for entertainment chain hoists.
We select the hoist, support system and operating mode around what is lifted, how it is suspended and whether it moves during the show. The rigging professional overseeing the work reviews the complete system and the approvals required for that application.
LED walls & video
Temporary LED walls, center screens and video structures with defined total weight, point distribution, cable plan and service access.
Lighting truss
Lighting grids and flown truss where fixture load, cable, accessories and the complete rigging geometry are documented.
Audio systems
Flown loudspeaker systems only within the manufacturer, venue and qualified rigger’s approved suspension plan.
Scenic & branding
Scenic headers, signs, banners and event elements with known weight, attachment details and wind or movement restrictions.
Concerts & touring
Touring requests that specify motor type, capacity, chain, controller, connectors, power, schedule and documentation.
Trade shows & venues
Ballrooms, convention centers, studios, theaters and exhibition halls working through house rigging rules and approved providers.
Choose the rental and service options
Rental with control equipment and crew options.
Rent equipment for your technical team, add control equipment and cabling, or ask us to coordinate the equipment and rigging crew. We also arrange cross-rentals for production companies. The proposal details the equipment selection, its source and the services you choose.
Qualified-team rental
Rent equipment for the qualified professionals on your production or venue team. We prepare the equipment around the approved plot and the operation planned by that team.
- Specified chain-hoist request
- Pickup or delivery as quoted
- Unit documents requested before confirmation
- Equipment selection; design and operation arranged separately
Motors + control
For qualified rigging teams needing compatible hoists, controller, power distribution, cabling or related equipment.
- Quantity and capacity class
- Control architecture request
- Power and connector review
- Chain length and accessories
Qualified rigging provider
We work with your production team to bring together the equipment, specialists and schedule needed to prepare the installation.
- Venue and plot intake
- Certified GLMedia riggers or qualified external provider as required
- Equipment and schedule coordination
- Work plan and tasks agreed with your production team
Cross-rental / white label
For production, AV and rental partners requesting additional motors or a complementary technical package.
- Availability and specification exchange
- Collaboration arranged with your team
- Client relationship respected
- Return and inspection terms defined
More than the motor body
Equipment and site details we review with you.
We review the complete system: motor, building points, bridles, truss, connections, controller and suspended load. The hoist rating is one part of that review; each point and interface needs verified capacity and compatibility for the installation.
Hoist identification
Manufacturer, model, serial or asset ID, rated capacity, classification, speed, voltage and current documentation for the selected unit.
Lift & chain
Required travel, chain length, chain bag, orientation, hook arrangement and clearance matched to the rigging plan.
Controller
Individual or multi-channel operation, direction, emergency stop, phase considerations and any synchronization or monitoring requirement.
Power & cabling
Venue supply, voltage, phase, distribution, connectors, cable paths and protection reviewed for the actual system.
Points & attachments
Approved structure, point-load schedule, bridles, slings, hardware and load path are defined through the installation’s technical design.
People & records
Qualified responsible professionals, venue approval, pre-use checks, inspection status, operating plan and event documentation.
Chain-hoist request builder
Bring together the setup details you already have.
Start through Contact or WhatsApp with the date, venue and what you need to lift; we can help define the equipment. If the rigging plot already specifies the motor count, use this builder to assemble the request. A quantity is required here; for other technical details, you can select the review options. Attach the plot or venue requirements when you have them. The cart saves the selection for your inquiry; loads and the operating method are approved through the installation’s technical preparation.
Current equipment requestQuantity, capacity and travel to be confirmed.
Load and point calculations are part of the installation’s technical design.
Safe preparation and operation
Qualified people must oversee
the complete system.
Qualified professional required
Selection, installation, inspection, operation and removal must be performed or controlled by appropriately qualified people under the venue’s rules and the approved plan.
Structure and points are separate approvals
Roof, beam, point, bridle, sling, truss and attachment capacities and connections are reviewed separately. The motor rating applies to the unit; approval of the installation also considers those loads and interfaces.
Verify the actual unit
The identification plate, rated capacity, classification, voltage, direction, control compatibility, chain, hooks, brake configuration and current inspection status must match the intended use.
Static suspension and live motion differ
Setup lifting, static suspension during the event and movement during a performance each require suitable specifications. The plan identifies the intended use and a unit suitable for that operation.
Performer-flying systems
Performer flying requires a dedicated specialized system, provider and approval process. This page offers equipment for lifting production equipment and scenic elements; performer-flying design and operation are handled by that specialist.
Frequently asked
Questions about chain-hoist rental.
What should I call these in the United States?
Use “entertainment electric chain hoist” for the formal request. “Chain motor” is concise and widely understood in live-event production. Include capacity, quantity, chain, voltage, control and application rather than relying on the name alone.
Can I request one-ton chain motors?
Yes. GLMedia owns 34 one-ton MODE entertainment chain hoists and three controllers. The selected unit, classification, voltage, chain length, inspection status and approved application are confirmed before use.
Can GLMedia provide certified riggers and lifting hardware?
Yes. Certified GLMedia riggers can be included with owned one-ton chain hoists, controllers and certified lifting accessories such as slings and shackles. Venue-appointed riggers, licensed specialists or external providers are integrated when required by the venue, jurisdiction or approved plan.
Can the motors hold an LED wall during the event?
We can assess LED wall suspension for your event. Tell us whether the wall is lifted only during setup, remains suspended during the event or moves during the show: each use requires a suitable configuration. With the rigging professional, we review the motor classification, wall and support weights, loads at each point, attachments, inspection records and any secondary measures required by the venue. The one-ton rating applies to the motor; approval of the complete installation uses those details and the overall system plan.
What files help produce a useful quote?
Start with the date, venue and what you need to suspend, even if the plot is not finished. If you have documentation, share the latest rigging plot, point loads and venue requirements. Add weights, height and travel, power, controller details and setup and strike times, along with contacts for the team preparing the plot and operating the system. Missing values are reviewed with the rigging professionals: leave them open rather than estimating loads or choosing the motor count yourself.
Tell us what you need to lift
Start with your event and the details you have.
We can help define the request with our one-ton MODE chain hoists and controllers, and certified GLMedia rigger options. We coordinate any venue-appointed or licensed specialists required for the installation. The proposal details the selected unit, classification, voltage, speed, chain, control and inspection status.
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