A lifting hoist is a mechanism similar to a crane used to lower, raise and relocate objects and machinery too heavy for the average person to lift. They are powered by hydraulics, an electric motor or for lighter loads, may be hand cranked. Electrical hoists are the most common because they are able to lift thousands of pounds but are still considered cost effective in comparison to hydraulic hoists.
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Lifting hoists are sometimes mounted to the ceiling, but are most often of stand-alone construction and composed of a metal rails, a long metal chain or wire rope that is employed for the actual lifting, one or more electric motors and a gear box where the controls are located. Lifting hoists have many different uses within the industrial sector, and are commonly found in factories, manufacturing facilities, construction zones and plants. The automotive, aerospace, construction, engineering, mechanics, agricultural, medical and manufacturing industries, to name a few, all use lifting hoists of some kind to safely move heavy vehicle and aircraft engines, building parts and supplies, injured or elderly patients in a hospital or nursing home who are not able to move themselves, agricultural equipment and vehicles, cars that need work done to their underbodies, and anything else that cannot be relocated manually.
The most important specification when lifting objects with a hoist is its maximum weight capacity-the object being raised must not exceed the weight requirements. If it does, worker safety is compromised and the hoist could drop the load or tumble over on its side. The actual lifting is done with either a metal chain or wire rope, which is composed of several metal wires wound around a rubber core. These components are attached to a large hook. Often, the load being lifted must have a hoist sling attached around it in order to be lifted in a balanced manor. There are several different types of electric hoists, each of which are designed to lift specific objects and weights. Overhead hoists are attached to a ceiling beam or a linear track and are able to move back and fourth. Portable hoists are free standing and composed of a metal frame. They often have wheels, are lightweight and easy to transport from one location to another. Some hoists are designed to lift whole vehicles, usually for car maintenance and mechanics. They consist of 4 bars, each with a wheel platform. Since automobiles weigh multiple tons, these car hoists must have a great lift capacity, especially since employees work underneath the raised car. Depending on how high the load must be lifted, hoists all have chains and cables of different length. They are wound around a spool by a mechanical lifting device called a winch.
