What is ‘Ingress Protection’ rating? You are buying that hoist or crane and in the specifications on your quotes you are confronted with a selection of random numbers and letters that are supposed to inform you of the duty cycle of your hoist. Hoist and motor duty...
What is ‘Ingress Protection’ rating? You are in the market for hoisting equipment and you receive quotations from competing suitors, accompanied by a hefty dose of technical specifications. But what do all those hieroglyphics actually mean? This blog series is...
The most important part of an electric chain hoist is the chain itself. Always use OEM chains as they are specifically made for the matching hoist load sprocket. Electric hoist chains are case hardened meaning that only the very outer part of the chain is hardened....
There is a common misconception that single girder cranes have a lower duty cycle than double girder cranes. This is simply untrue as a single girder crane with FEM2m classification is equal in terms of duty to a double girder of the same classification. Sounds...
What is a Chain Block? A chain block or block and tackle is means of lifting heavy loads via sprocket driven chain that is reduced through a series of gears so that it may easier be driven by hand through another (non-load bearing) chain and sprocket. What is a chain...
Do I Require An Electric Chain Hoist Or A Chain Block (Manual Hoist)? That is a very good question and one we hope this article will answer. We explore the following factors to help you make an informed decision when it comes to choosing the right chain hoist for your...
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