Hoists SA

Hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps. The load is attached to the hoist by means of a lifting hook. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fiber or wire rope as its lifting medium.

The basic hoist has two important characteristics, first is Lifting medium and second is power type. The lifting medium is either wire rope, wrapped around a drum, or load-chain, raised by a pulley with a special profile to engage the chain. The power can be provided by different means. Common means are hydraulics, electrical and air driven motors.

Hoists are powered lifting assistants. They can be used to lift a heavy item or even a person. Hoists are usually placed overhead and attached to the ceiling, and may have a power supply. They use a suspension system, sling, and power supply cable. Hoists are used to move the loads up and down with the help of hook that is fixed with the metal rope.

Advantage of Electric Hoist: Increased Productivity. High Load Capacity. Cost-Effective. Versatility. Less Noise. Higher Durability.

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