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, […]

Pullifts are just one of the many types of hoists that we have available here at Lifting Hoists Direct. As each hoist is slightly different to each other, it’s important that you’re aware of how to use each one properly. So, with that in mind, here we’ve laid out some do’s and don’ts when working […]

A Wire rope hoist as you may have guessed, is an electrically operated hoist that uses wire rope as its primary lifting medium, as opposed to the usual steel chain that is used. We’ve briefly touched on the benefits of wire rope below, as well as why you must never compromise on wire rope quality. Benefits […]

A Risk assessment is just one of the many things that you’ll need to think about when planning a lifting operation with hoists. Below we’ve explained a little more on this process. Planning a lifting operation No matter how big or small your lifting operation is, it should always be properly planned by a competent person. […]

Looking to purchase a brand-spanking new air hoist? Whether you choose to shop with us or not (we hope you do!), here’s 10 qualities you should expect from the buying process when it comes to buying air hoists. #1 Lightweight nature Air hoists, also known as pneumatic hoists, have the huge benefit of being much […]

Purchasing your shiny new hoist is just the first step of the process when it comes to commencing your lifting operation. One of the other factors that you need to consider carefully is hoist implementation in the setting that you’ll be using it in. The planning of a lifting operation Any lifting operation requires careful planning […]

Electric hoists run off of an electrical power supply, and you’ll find that electric hoists don’t always come with a power hoist as part of the package. Sometimes a crane setup already has a power supply which you can quickly incorporate your new hoist into, other times you’ll need to purchase the power supply first. […]

Hoists are now one of the most common pieces of equipment in many industries around the world, from construction and engineering to mining and oil & gas. While the everyday person may not be so familiar with just how extensively hoists are used, there is no doubt that they have had an impact in their […]

Scaffold Hoist Uses Scaffold hoists are one of the most popular types of hoist used in industry, and although, as their name may suggest, they are traditionally used with scaffolding, they are actually extremely versatile. Read on below for more information on scaffold hoist uses. What industries will you see scaffold hoists being used in? […]