Electric hoists provide an effective solution for lifting operations and provides great mechanical advantage ensuring that heavy loads are transported safely. They are widely used as an attachment to gantries and cranes during lifting operations. However, important precautions must always be exercised prior to any lifting operation for compliance with regulations and in the interests […]

Whether you are new to the lifting gear industry, or you’re a seasoned professional, it’s not difficult to figure out that there are many different types of hoists on the market. With dozens of varying manufacturers, different sizes and shapes, and even hoists that can complete more than one process, it can be complicated trying […]

Hoists have become one of the most important pieces of equipment in the world. While they might not directly impact our everyday lives, they have no doubt indirectly had an impact on us in many, many ways. Find out more about this below, as well as some of the good, bad, and even ugly points […]

With such a wide variety of hoists on offer here at Lifting Hoists Direct, it can sometimes be confusing trying to distinguish between them all! While all hoists, generally speaking, perform a similar task, each has been designed with a specific purpose in mind. Some can lift heavier loads, others are able to operate in […]

We thought that it would be a great idea to give a more visual demonstration of a hoist, using 10 images from Flickr, the image sharing site. You can see more for yourself below! #1 Swing Arm Hoists We’ve started with a simple image of a hoist, but one that gives a good close-up. Here […]

Hoists are used in dozens of industries worldwide, finding themselves being utilised for many, many different applications. From assistance on the production line to lifting scenery on stages, there’s almost no limit to what they can do. One of the most important roles that hoists play, however, is operation within hazardous environments. For this, ATEX […]

Material handling, that is what is defined as the movement, control, and storage of materials or products in various industrial settings, is perhaps the most common use for lifting equipment and hoists such as lever hoists. This process, which also requires the safe handling and protection of materials during an operation, requires efficient and reliable […]

Two of our most popular products are manual chain hoists and electric wire rope hoist. Both, while still performing the same basic functions, are two completely different pieces of equipment with their own unique array of benefits. Looking for the differences between the two? This article is for you. The difference between the two lifting […]

Given the often lazy nature of humans, it’s not surprising that on first thought, one may wish to opt for hoists which operate without the need for a worker to do it manually. However, you’ll find that manual hoists can have a great deal of use for many applications. Great for hazardous environments Some environments, […]