Guide to identify the most suitable wire rope hoist for your industrial Needs
Wire rope hoists simply refer to extremely heavy duty electrically powered devices which are specifically designed to assist in the lifting of extremely heavy objects (usually weighing more than a ton). Taking into consideration the design and use of these devices, they are very common in large scale project sites as well as in large industrial sites and in construction sites. In short, expect to find them in any area where there is need for large scale lifting of fairly large and heavy objects from one place to the next.
Just as the name suggests, wire rope hoists use a wire rope for lifting heavy objects. The wire that is used in these devices are usually very durable since they are made from several metallic fibers most of which are usually stainless steel. Take note, they are different from electric chain hoists in the sense that the latter is usually made from metal chains. Electric wire rope hoists feature a design which makes it very easy for them to lift up heavy loads by winding the rope all around a drum that is powered by an electric motor. Keep in mind, these devices are normally characteristic of and packed with a lot of horsepower meant to give them the power to lift the heaviest of all loads. As a result of this they tend to be more versatile hence perfect for use in a variety of situations. Remember, in some situations it may be more suitable to use a chain hoist instead.
Large rope hoists are usually preferred mainly because of their fairly strong nature. As a result they are mostly used for extremely versatile applications particularly where the strongest lifting is required. The price of these devices also usually varies depending on the type (design) and most importantly the intended use (application). The most common capacities range from the 3 ton to the 15 ton for the monorail rope hoists made of wire and 5 ton to 40 ton for the running rope hoists.
One of the best things about these devices is the fact that besides being cost effective, they are also usually engineered to meet the most basic of all requirements for those who use them. This being the case, you should take into serious consideration your long and short term expectations (needs) before finally making a decision to buy a particular type of hoist for use. To help you make the right selection, base you decision on the following three factors: the reliability of the manufacturer, the design of the device and most importantly its engineering towards coming up with a solution to any unprecedented complication. In addition to the above, it is equally important to make sure that the device which you choose meets the critical issues such as reliability, durability and most importantly is characteristic of the ease of maintenance.
a wire rope hoist is basically a device designed to handle product lifting over a long period of time. This being the case; take steps to make sure that the costs of operating, maintaining and generally owning the system never turns in to a burden. The best way to make sure of this is to schedule regular updates so that the system forever remains reliable as it should. Finally, avoid taking any chances with the safety parameters. Simply put, always make sure that you are within the safety limits and you will be surprised at how long your system will last trouble free in spite of continuously operating.
