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Define the load
Coil mass, bore, outside diameter, width and orientation.
CRANE-SUSPENDED COIL HANDLING
Coil lifting C-hooks · 3–50 tonnes
Custom-built coil hooks for your crane, coil dimensions and handling operation. From 3 to 50 tonnes, engineered around the load you need to lift.
The right C-hook starts with the coil.
A coil lifting C-hook is a below-the-hook lifting attachment: the lower arm enters the coil eye and supports the coil while the upper suspension connects to the crane. Also called a coil hook or C-hook coil lifter, it is specified around the coil weight, bore, width and available headroom.
STARKON designs and supplies custom C-hooks for steel coil and wire rod coil handling in ports, warehouses and industrial operations. Engineering defines the load path, suspension arrangement and geometry before fabrication.
STCH SERIES
STARKON STCH C-hook models
Crane-suspended coil lifting C-hooks for steel coils. Explore the STCH models below or request a custom-built coil hook for your application.
| Type | WLL (t) | Own weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| STCH-05 | 5 | 800 |
| STCH-10 | 10 | 1000 |
| STCH-15 | 15 | 1400 |
| STCH-20 | 20 | 1800 |
| STCH-30 | 30 | — |
| STCH-32A | 32 | 2400 |
| STCH-32B | 32 | 2900 |
| STCH-40 | 40 | 3500 |
Indicative dimensions and masses; final specifications are confirmed per order. Custom-built solutions are available on request, including the STCH-30 design shown.
Coil hooks from 3 to 50 tonnes.
Tell us the required working load limit (WLL), whether you need a 3-tonne, 5-tonne, 10-tonne, 20-tonne, 30-tonne or 50-tonne coil hook. Intermediate capacities and dimensions are discussed during engineering. This is a custom design range, not a list of interchangeable stock models.
The rating belongs to the individual design. A 3-tonne C-hook is rated for 3 tonnes; it cannot lift a larger load simply because other designs in the range can. The crane assessment also includes the attachment’s own weight.
| Design range | 3–50 tonnes WLL, according to the selected design |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Crane-suspended C-hook / below-the-hook coil lifter |
| Cargo | Steel coils and wire rod coils; geometry assessed per application |
| Dimensions and own weight | Defined per coil geometry, suspension and lifting duty |
| Quotation | Custom engineering and manufacture, price on request |
Engineering before manufacture.
A capacity figure alone is not enough to specify a coil lifter. Coil width, eye diameter and centre of gravity affect the supporting arm and lifting position. Headroom, crane-hook dimensions and access around stored coils determine whether the attachment fits the operation.
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Agree the interface
Crane hook, available headroom, lifting path and handling frequency.
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Engineer the equipment
Review geometry, suspension, contact surfaces and the required design documentation.
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Confirm the supply scope
Agree manufacture, inspection, testing and documentation in the quotation.
C-hook, coil ram or underslung hook?
Choose the attachment around the machine and the load. These names refer to different handling arrangements.
Crane-suspended C-hook
For lifting coils from a crane through a supporting arm in the coil eye. This page covers the custom 3–50 tonne range.
Forklift coil ram / mandrel
A projecting attachment carried by a forklift. View our custom coil rams and mandrels.
Forklift coil ram / mandrel ↗Fork-mounted underslung coil hook
A coil lifter positioned below the forklift forks. View the separate underslung coil hook configuration.
Fork-mounted underslung coil hook ↗A delivered example: 3-tonne wire rod C-hooks.
The STCH-15153T model supplied for a customer in Antwerp has a 3,000 kg WLL and a 430 kg tare weight. It demonstrates a specific STARKON design for wire rod coils. Its dimensions and rating apply to that model only.
Send these details for a useful quotation.
- Maximum coil weight and required WLL
- Minimum and maximum inside diameter, outside diameter and coil width
- Coil material, orientation and any surface-protection requirements
- Crane hook dimensions, headroom and available access
- Handling frequency, operating environment and delivery location
Coil lifting C-hook questions
Are coil hooks and C-hooks the same?
For crane lifting, “coil hook”, “coil lifting hook” and “C-hook coil lifter” often describe a C-shaped attachment that supports a coil through its eye. Forklift underslung coil hooks are a different configuration; include the machine type in your enquiry.
Can I request a 50-tonne coil lifting C-hook?
Yes. STARKON accepts enquiries for custom C-hooks from 3 to 50 tonnes. The final capacity, dimensions and own weight are established for your coil geometry and crane interface.
Does the 3-tonne photograph represent every capacity?
No. It shows the delivered STCH-15153T wire rod model, rated at 3,000 kg WLL. Higher-capacity C-hooks require their own engineering and specification.
What determines the price of a coil hook?
Capacity, coil dimensions, lifting interface, duty, finish and the agreed inspection and documentation scope. Send your load data for a project-specific quotation.