A rugged body and hand wheel cover made of heavy gauge high-impact steel, giving much needed protection in extreme conditions and demanding applications to see every job through to the end. Made from heat-treated alloy steel for higher uniform strength, the chain guards not only against scarring and wear, but it keeps workers safer on the job. A dry-type mechanical brake ensures outstanding stopping power and safety for high performance operation. Options such as explosion proof and overload limiter are available.