I recently went to an expo where lifting equipment manufacturers demonstrated their newest products. I realized at the expo that I did not know lifting equipment as well as I thought. One of the manufacturer representatives asked me: “How many chains are in a chain hoist?” I did not have an answer, which motivated me…
When working with rigging, you may find yourself in a situation where there is not enough space to operate a lever hoist at the top, or you are not able to access the lever hoist when it is at the top of the rigging. In this case, you may ask yourself, can I use a…
There are some options available for heavy lifting, but the most commonly used is the sling, which is typically found where heavy load requirements and rugged lifting conditions are a factor. Wire rope is used for heaving lifting, and the most commonly used one is called a sling. Wire rope is made from individual wire…
Chain hoists are popular in workshops all across the world. Even some everyday Joe’s have chain hoists in their garage if they love to tinkle with objects that might require the occasional lift. I saw a vintage chain hoist at a fair the other day, and that made me wonder: “What do chain hoists use…
One of my friends recently asked how a manual chain hoist works and how to reverse a manual chain hoist. It is a topic I am not all that familiar with, and I know little about it, but to help my friend, I decided to research the topic of: “ How Do You Reverse A…
I recently visited a friend of mine who works on a construction site. I overheard one of his colleagues asking him can you use an electric hoist as a winch? It’s something that I knew nothing about, which sounded interesting to me. This question got me curious, and I wanted to know more about the…
A chain hoist is a wonderful tool that gives you a mechanical advantage when you are lifting heavy objects. I recently went to a mechanical workshop to get a quotation for the suspension on my vehicle. I saw one of the mechanics using a chain hoist to lift spares, and that made me wonder:” Can…
If you have a load to move, a chain block or chain hoist can handle it. It may seem like both have the same features visually looking at the operation, yet they differ in many ways. Let me satisfy that curiosity by sharing What Is The Difference Between A Chain Hoist And A Chain Block?…
A hoist is a great tool that gives you a mechanized advantage when lifting a heavy load. I went to a workshop recently to get a quotation for the shock absorbers on my vehicle. I saw one of the technicians use a hoist to lift automotive spares, and that made me wonder:” Can a hoist…
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