Hook Overhead Cranes vs Electric Hoist Overhead Cranes

Hook bridge cranes and electric hoist bridge cranes are common lifting equipment, they are similar in some aspects, but there are some significant differences. The following is a detailed description of their similarities and differences from different aspects.

Similarities: Hook Overhead Cranes and Electric Hoist Cranes

1. Uses: Both types of cranes are widely used in industry and construction for handling, loading and unloading, stacking and other work.
2. Structure: They both belong to the type of bridge crane, with similar bridge and support structure.
3. Mode of movement: Both can move freely on the track to cross the working area and realize all-round material handling.

Differences: Overhead Crane with Hook vs Electric Hoist Cranes

The electric hoist bridge crane refers to the double girder bridge crane with an electric hoist as the hoisting mechanism; QD type double girder crane uses a winch as the hoisting mechanism.

The working level of the QD double girder overhead traveling crane is generally A5 and A6, while the working level of the electric hoist overhead traveling crane is A3-A5, which is much lower than that of the QD type. That is to say, electric hoist bridge cranes are generally used in less frequent operation occasions, not as wide as QD-type cranes. And hoist double girder cranes are generally suitable for heavy lifting below 32 tons, while QD type can reach several hundred tons. Users in the purchase of double girder cranes, you can choose according to their own situation, if the use is not very frequent, you can choose the electric hoist bridge crane, if the operation is more frequent, it is best to choose QD type double girder cranes safer.

Although both are double girder form cranes, the hoist double has a compact structure, is lightweight, easy to operate, saves space, and other advantages, and the cost is also much cheaper than the QD type.

1.working principle:

• Hook Bridge Crane: This type of crane is usually equipped with a grab for gripping and placing bulk materials, such as coal, ore, etc., in a vertical direction.
• Electric Hoist Overhead Cranes: These cranes are equipped with an electric hoist for lifting and handling various types of goods, such as containers, parts, etc., in the vertical direction by means of ropes or chains.

2.applicable materials:

• Hook Overhead Crane: Mainly used for handling bulk materials such as coal, ore, sand and gravel.
• Electric Hoist Overhead Cranes: Suitable for a wide range of different types and shapes of goods, from light parts to heavy industrial equipment.

3.mode of operation:

• Hook Bridge Cranes: The operator is usually required to control the opening and closing of the grab to ensure that the material is correctly grabbed and released.
• Electric Hoist Overhead Cranes: The operator controls the raising, lowering and moving of the load by manipulating the controls of the electric hoist.

4.field of application:

• Hook Bridge Crane: Mainly used in mines, harbors, construction sites and other places where large amounts of bulk materials need to be handled.
• Electric Hoist Overhead Crane: More suitable for factories, production lines, warehouses and other environments that require a variety of goods to be lifted.

5.operational flexibility:

• Hook Bridge Cranes: More flexible in terms of gripping materials, but may be less suitable for specific shapes and types of materials.
• Electric Hoist Bridge Cranes: The design of the hoist makes it suitable for a wide range of shapes and types of materials, but it may not be as convenient as a grab for handling bulk materials.

QD Hook Overhead Crane

LH Electric Hoist Overhead Crane

QD Hook Overhead Crane

LH Electric Hoist Overhead Crane

In conclusion, there are significant differences between grab bridge cranes and electric hoist bridge cranes in terms of working principle, applicable materials, operation mode, etc. Therefore, when choosing lifting equipment, you need to consider their characteristics and applicability according to the actual work requirements.

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