Profile: Black Bear Corp. is a manufacturer of hoists and cranes. Our hand chain hoists feature rugged steel frames, double ratchet pawls for safety, gear case covers and hand wheel covers, and safety latches. The units are available with optional load-limiters, or the load-limiters can be retrofitted to an existing hand chain hoist. Our wire rope hoists include block operated upper limit switch, DC actuated motor brake, mechanical load brake, hardened compound tread trolley wheels, lubricated wheel bearings, and a wide range of beam flange adjustment.