Pull and lift a wide variety of heavy loads and equipment with our selection of dependable and portable hoists, including manual and lever hoists.
What are hoists used for?
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Is a hoist a crane?
Hoists and cranes are two different things. A hoist can only lift, pull and move objects up and down while cranes can move objects side to side, as well as up and down. It should be noted that a crane is composed of three main elements: a trolley and a bridge for horizontal movements and a hoist for vertical movements. You can find a wide selection of cranes and other heavy-duty lifting equipment.
What is the difference between a chain hoist and a lever hoist?
Chain hoists allow you to lift a load by securing the chain to the object and then using both of your hands by pulling the chain. This creates a force multiplier and makes it much easier to lift a heavy load. Lever hoists do not require both hands but only the operation of a lever that you crank forward and backward. Lever hoists also allow you to pull an object up and down and side to side.