Hoists And Lifting Gear
Wire Rope Hoists
Wire rope hoists in four drive types for different industries, applications and environments.
Product Overview
Wire rope hoists in four drive types for different industries, applications and environments. Electric hoists are the most common and lift up to 50 tons or more. Pneumatic hoists run on compressed air and typically lift up to 25 tons where spark-free operation is required, such as oil refineries. Manual hoists handle light duty up to 5 tons using hand-driven mechanisms. Explosion-proof hoists use special components that prevent ignition of flammable gases or dust in petrochemical and explosive atmospheres.
Key benefits
Why Buyers Choose This Specification
A Drive Type for Every Atmosphere
Electric for general duty, pneumatic where sparks are unacceptable, explosion-proof where gas or dust is present, manual where power is not. The environment decides, and all four come from one supplier.
50 Tons on the Electric Hoist
Electric wire rope hoists lift up to 50 tons or more, which covers most crane applications without moving to a winch.
Spark-Free Option Without Losing Capacity
Pneumatic hoists typically reach 25 tons, so refinery and chemical plant duty does not have to drop to a hand hoist to stay safe.
Gearbox Controlled Speed and Torque
The gearbox regulates speed and torque, which is what gives the controlled lift rather than a load that accelerates as it rises.
Application scenarios
Where It Is Used
- General manufacturing lifting on overhead and jib cranes
- Oil refineries requiring spark-free lifting
- Petrochemical plants with flammable gas or dust present
- Light-duty maintenance lifting using manual hoists
- Monorail systems moving loads along a fixed path
- Heavy industrial applications requiring up to 50 tons
Who it is for
The Buyers This Product Suits
Refineries and Chemical Plants
Pneumatic and explosion-proof hoists exist for exactly this: lifting where an electric motor is not permitted.
Crane Builders and Integrators
One hoist range covering electric, pneumatic, manual and explosion-proof simplifies sourcing across a mixed project.
Maintenance Departments
Manual wire rope hoists to 5 tons cover occasional lifting without any power supply at the lifting point.
Problems it solves
What It Fixes
Ignition Risk in Hazardous Areas
Explosion-proof hoists use special components that prevent the ignition of flammable gases or dust particles.
No Power Supply at the Lifting Point
Manual hoists rely on hand-driven mechanisms and lift up to 5 tons, which covers light-duty work anywhere.
Uncontrolled Lowering Speed
The gearbox regulates speed and torque, so the load descends under control rather than under gravity.
Specifications
Published Figures For This Product
Every value below comes from our own product specification. Where a figure is not published we leave it out rather than estimating it.
| Electric Wire Rope Hoist | Driven by electric motors, up to 50 tons or more |
|---|---|
| Pneumatic Wire Rope Hoist | Compressed air driven, typically up to 25 tons, spark-free |
| Manual Wire Rope Hoist | Hand-driven, light duty up to 5 tons |
| Explosion-Proof Hoist | Special components prevent ignition of flammable gases or dust |
| Gearbox | Regulates speed and torque |
| Intended Duty | Heavy-duty industrial applications |
| Grade | Electric, pneumatic, manual, explosion-proof |
Packing and documents
How It Ships And What Comes With It
Packing And Loading
Shipping volume for this item depends on the configuration and capacity you select, so no fixed container figure is published. Confirm the specification and the destination and a loading plan is issued with the quotation, rather than a figure we cannot support.
Documentation On File
- Cranes and Material Handling · Hoists And Lifting Gear Specification Sheet5.1 KB
- Catalogue · Full Product Catalogue154.0 KB
Sourcing And Inspection
This product is supplied through TrueGlow Imaging, working with manufacturing partners whose facilities are visited and verified rather than taken on trust. In-process quality control and delivery supervision are available so goods are inspected before the container is sealed. Certifications quoted on this page are those stated on the product specification and belong to that product range rather than to our trading entity, so ask for the certificate covering your specific item.
Handling guide
Getting It Right First Time
Step 1
Classify the area first: general, spark-free, or hazardous with flammable gas or dust.
Step 2
Match capacity to the drive type, remembering pneumatic typically tops out near 25 tons and manual near 5 tons.
Step 3
Confirm the compressed air supply pressure and flow if a pneumatic hoist is chosen.
Step 4
Check the duty cycle so the mechanism class is correct for the number of lifts.
Step 5
Inspect the wire rope at the intervals in the maintenance schedule and replace at the stated discard criteria.
Comparison
How It Compares In Our Range
Four drive types, separated by environment and capacity.
| Electric Wire Rope Hoist | Driven by electric motors, lifts up to 50 tons or more. The most commonly specified type. |
|---|---|
| Pneumatic Wire Rope Hoist | Powered by compressed air, typically up to 25 tons, used where spark-free operation is necessary such as oil refineries. |
| Manual Wire Rope Hoist | Hand-driven mechanisms for light-duty applications up to 5 tons. |
| Explosion-Proof Wire Rope Hoist | Special components prevent ignition of flammable gases or dust in petrochemical and explosive atmospheres. |
FAQ
Wire Rope Hoists Questions
How heavy can an electric wire rope hoist lift?
Up to 50 tons or more depending on the model selected.
Which hoist do we need for a refinery?
A pneumatic hoist where spark-free operation is required, or an explosion-proof hoist where flammable gases or dust are present.
What is the capacity of a pneumatic hoist?
Typically up to 25 tons.
Do you supply manual hoists?
Yes, hand-driven manual wire rope hoists for light-duty applications up to 5 tons.
What does the gearbox do?
It regulates speed and torque so the load lifts and lowers under control.
Can the hoist be matched to an existing crane?
Yes. Send the crane capacity, span and the existing hoist details on WhatsApp and a replacement is matched to the runway.
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Industries
Sectors That Use This Product
Warehousing and Heavy Industry
Lifting from 250 kg to 360 tons, indoors on a runway or outdoors on legs.
Metal Fabrication and Machine Shops
Custom parts, tooling and the cranes that move them around the shop.
Power and Transformer Manufacturing
Winding conductor and core steel specified by conductivity and loss, not by weight.
Further reading
Guides That Cover This Product
Choosing an Overhead Crane Light Build or Winch Build
Most crane enquiries name a tonnage. The two questions that actually decide the crane are whether the hook pulls as well as lifts, and how many lifts it makes per shift.
Choosing a Jib Crane Mounting for Your Building
Six mounting types exist because the building constrains the crane more often than the load does. Wall, column, free-standing, articulating, mast and portable each solve a different constraint.
Quote Wire Rope Hoists
Send the capacity or size you need, the quantity and the destination, and we will confirm the configuration, the lead time and a loading plan.