Electric hoists (also known as electric chain hoists) are used for lifting or lowering material with the use of its electric motor and controller to easily lift and lower, with the ability to adjust the speed of some hoist models.
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Most ideal for industrial purposes, electric hoists are ideal for more frequent and everyday usage, where faster lifting is required. They make light work of heavy objects in comparison to when manual hoists are used.
One of our best-selling electric hoist is the Yale CPV/F Electric Hoist With Integrated Trolley which is ideal for carrying loads above kg and for moving them across long distances, making it the perfect choice for frequent use. It offers a smooth start up, self-braking and boasts a compact and robust structure with low overall height. Now available at Lifting Gear Direct is the latest, 2nd generation Delta electric hoist, offering, quality, reliability and cost effectiveness and the DEH models are kept on the shelf for super quick delivery.
Benefits of Using Electric Hoists
One of the main advantages of using an electric lifting hoist is the speed in which lifting and lowering can be done. Some of the slower models can reach 1.5 metres in one minute, whereas some of the faster electric hoists can reach 12 metres per minute. This means that if you are looking for a fast electric hoist, you should take this into consideration and electric hoists will all have different speeds. With the quick speeds, you'll be able to complete lifting operations much more efficiently and faster.
Electric hoists are easy to use, meaning that less work is required to lift heavier loads in comparison to manual hoists. This means that if you're intending to use the hoist for frequent operations, you will most likely benefit more from an electric hoist.
With lifting made much easier, the operations can be carried out without compromising on safety, therefore protecting the load and individuals using the electric hoist.
While electric hoists are more costly than manual hoists, they are inexpensive compared the cost of sick pay and down time due to muscle injuries from manual lifting and are therefore one of the most popular options in the industry due to their efficient operations even in demanding conditions. They are hassle-free, can be easily operated with basic, touch button controls and lift goods with high precision.
Manual Hoists
Manual hoists are a simple device made from durable, high-grade steel. While manual hoists are extremely easy to move around, however, they do require more effort to lift heavier loads in comparison to electric hoists.
When choosing a hoist that suits you, you should understand that manual hoists are designed for hoisting and lowering loads, and aren't designed for pulling.
Our best-selling manual hoist is the LGD Chain Hoist which boasts a number of different lifting capacities. The hoist is ideal for heavy industrial use or tough mining operations. The different lifting capacities for the manual chain block range from the smallest at 0.5 tonnes, to the largest hand chain block at 5 tonnes. This means that the hoist should cover the majority of everyday lifting tasks.
The main types of manual hoisting devices include ratchet lever hoists, chain blocks, block & tackle and the pull winch.
Benefits of Using Manual Hoists
Manual hoists work by hand, so no power supply is required to lift loads. This means that manual hoists can be used virtually anywhere, as long as they can be anchored securely. As manual hoists are generally easier to move around than electrical, they work perfectly for when you're regularly on the move.
In comparison to electric hoists, manual hoists are more affordable and are perhaps best used for light lifting although heavy duty models are available and suitable for lifting really heavy loads often 20 tonne and more. As they do not require electricity, they are also much cheaper to run.
Manual hoists are safe to use, durable and are lightweight, making it a firm favourite for those in the industry who are unable to transport the heavier electric hoist.
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There are a wide variety of hoisting equipment to choose from which will be best suited to specific lifting applications and therefore it is a good idea to think carefully about the type of hoist you need and for what type of application that will influence your choice of electric or manual hoist.
We believe in keeping our customers informed, so we are happy to help if you need to learn more about any of the powered electric hoists or manual models we sell. We can also provide you with maintenance and inspection services that Lifting Gear Direct can carry out
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It can be a little challenging to decide which chain hoist is most appropriate to use in certain circumstances. This guide will direct you through the benefits that hand, electric, and air hoist options have to offer.
Hand Chain Hoists: With varying models designed to lift up to a maximum weight of 50 tons, hand chain hoists are essentially what they sound like! The lifting capacity greatly depends on your effort, time, and ability to properly hoist. Often times, hoists are required in settings where no external power source is readily available. This means that the only power that can be generated is from the worker themselves. It may appear as a daunting task, especially when you're lifting up to 50 tons, but hand-chain hoists are lighter, more portable, and easier to maintain. However, they are at the mercy of eventual fatigue and are limited to your ability to use the controls. Hand-operated hoists are most ideal for shorter heights where other power sources are not available. These are the most commonly used, purchased, and rented hoists, but in other circumstances, there are more appropriate types of hoists.
Electric Chain Hoists: In many settings, an electric hoist is your best option. Although electric hoists can only lift a capacity of up to 10 tons (less than that of a hand chain hoist), it's faster and can provide you longer heights of lift. Using an electromagnetic braking system, an electric hoist provides no drifting. You can operate the controls from any angle. Since the hoist is powered by electricity, constant voltage is flowing through it. This results in less physical demand and a great reduction of strain and fatigue on the worker's body. Electric hoists are best suited for elevator lifts. Whether you're switching out the rails on the car or lifting the car upwards, these projects don't always demand constant productivity or constant hoisting. In these scenarios, a power source is always readily available and electric hoists invoke the use of an overload protection system. The protective system will shut the hoist down before it's overloaded to ensure it doesn't break. Only select higher-grade hand-chain hoists provide this feature.
Air Chain Hoists: An ability to lift up to 60 tons makes these air-powered hoists pretty darn handy. Using compressed air to power them, these hoists are lighter and require less head room to the hand chain. With zero loss of productivity, you can run it practically non-stop with little to no maintenance. Although, air chain hoists are not always practical in every situation. A proper source of air is not always available or accessible and if/when it is, it demands more time and energy of the worker to properly pump air into it and give it regular maintenance to ensure it operates at optimum levels. It's ideally used for boiler projects for outages inside of power plants where boiler contractors need to replace tubes or panels. An air chain hoist can bring up panels all day long and no down time is required for the hoist.
Not every hoist is best suited for every operation. Hand chain hoists are ideal for when no alternative power sources are available. They're the most practical to use in most situations. Electric relies on electricity to power it, so hoisting becomes less demanding on your body. It is also faster than a hand chain ordinary hoist. Air hoists can run practically forever and can bear the most weight of all three.
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