Hoist Cranes
Hoist cranes or hoists are machines that are made to move heavy objects laterally (up and down). They may be components of other types of overhead cranes, such as bridge or gantry cranes, or they may be used on their own, without the longitudinal movement of a bridge crane. Hoist cranes may be air-powered, manual, or electric. They may use metal chains or wire rope as the load-bearing mechanism.
Important things to consider when buying a hoist crane are the weight of the load to be lifted, the speed of the hoist, and the hoist's energy consumption. Safety is also a major issue with all types of hoists and cranes, so it is important to get a crane that will pass OSHA inspections.