Choosing the Right Lifting Equipment for your Operations

There are many considerations as you evaluate whether you need a chain hoist or wire rope hoist for your operations. Specifications like lift height, duty rating and capacity, but also your budget, the environment the hoist will be operating within, and the application, or what or how you’ll be lifting with the hoist are key. Many of these details dictate which type of hoist you will need. Make sure you think about these considerations as you go through your decision-making process.

Application and Environment.

• What you’ll be lifting with a hoist and the environment where it will be operating are key factors when choosing a hoist.
• The application can dictate the use of one type of hoist over the other simply due to what or how you are lifting.
• Certain industries like metal processing or precast cement plants require a hoist that lifting heavy weight all day long.
• The environment in which the hoist is operating can also dictate the type of hoist.
• If you need a hoist for a galvanizing line, the environment is acidic and full of moisture. This requires a product that can operate effectively and efficiently in an extreme environment.

Duty Rating and Capacity.

• Capacity is just one consideration for duty rating. Assuring the hoist you choose can handle the load capacity is critical.
• Using a hoist or crane to lift a load heavier than the stated capacity or duty rating is unsafe. Not only is it unsafe for your workforce, the equipment could break and you will incur additional expenses from replacement, repair, breakdown and maintenance.
• Capacity alone can dictate the use of a chain hoist or wire rope hoist. Work with DQCRANES to help determine that the hoist you buy today will help you become more efficient today and in the future. 

Budget.

• Budget is always a key item when you are considering a hoist. The goal of any lifting purchase is to get the right product for the job so it can be operated safely and offer the efficiency you need in your operation.
• Simply due to the physical size and design of chain hoists, they are generally easier to install and can be lower cost than wire rope hoists, especially in lower capacity applications.
• Wire rope hoists are physically larger, more complex pieces of equipment, but are designed to handle the heaviest loads. Always work to find the right equipment for the job.