A hoist isn’t the only piece of equipment needed to lift a load. There are other pieces of equipment which connect the hoist to the load such as slings, shackles, hooks etc., known as loose tackle. These parts of the system often get picked up rather hastily, usually receiving less consideration than the hoist itself; […]

One of the most common mistakes people make when buying lifting equipment is working backwards from a product rather than forwards from a requirement. They find the suitable equipment and then think about its lifting capacity, checking if the equipment can lift about the desired load weight. This seems to be logical but usually leads […]

Construction sites have never been without lifting equipment. The material needs to be moved either vertically using scaffolding or moved horizontally within the site, and having the proper lifting equipment will mean the difference between a smooth operation and creating unnecessary difficulties — even risks. This article will discuss the basic types of lifting equipment […]

Here are some informative articles relating to lifting hoists and related hoisting equipment written in house by our own team.

So why buy a Delta electric hoist? First and foremost the Delta electric hoists available at Lifting Hoists Direct are quality lifting hoists that are reliable and robust enough to handle most lifting applications. Secondly you can get them delivered in the UK quickly, as the Delta DEH is kept in stock next day is […]

A quick browse of our product section will show you that we have a whole range of hoists here at Lifting Hoists Direct. While some product names will make it clear what they are used for, others, such as our ATEX hoists, may not be so immediately obvious. Here we have given a brief overview […]

Electric hoists are some of the most popular pieces of lifting equipment within the industry. The already heavy reliance on electricity around the world has meant that this gear slots in nicely into many setups, and brings with it a range of benefits. Here, we’ve looked at the top five electric hoist advantages. Electric Hoist […]

Electric hoists are incredibly useful pieces of equipment, and have helped to dramatically change the way in which businesses can conduct lifting and lowering operations. It’s perhaps unsurprising that their usage continues to increase in the modern world, given the fact that we have begun to use more and more electrical devices every single day. […]

Hoists are delicate pieces of machinery, and despite their sometimes simplistic design, special care must be taken to ensure that they are handled in the right way. They require regular inspections, servicing and, should anything go wrong, maintenance or repairs.  We’ve laid out some tips on this below. Please follow all of our tips listed […]