How to Choose the Right Overhead Crane with Hoist?

What is the Overhead Crane with Electric Hoist?

An overhead crane equipped with a hoist is an indoor lifting tool commonly found in warehouses, factory workshops, and other facilities where heavy loads need to be lifted frequently. An overhead crane typically consists of girders, end trucks, electrification systems, controls, a hoist, and a trolley. The hoist is generally regarded as the most critical component of an overhead crane, as it performs the lifting and lowering of loads with precision. Hoists come in various configurations, depending on the lifting medium, working conditions, power sources, and mounting systems required for the application.

Types of  Popular Crane Hoists for Sale

Chain hoist for overhead crane
Chain hoists use metal chain as the lifting medium and perform the lift by pulling the chain through sprockets and then deposit it into a container. Chain hoists are a popular choice because they’re relatively low maintenance and can be less expensive than a wire rope hoist system. Chain hoists can be powered manually, electrically, or pneumatically. While they’re a reliable and economical option, chain hoists do have a lower capacity and are more commonly found on lighter duty applications under 5-tons. (Yuantai 1 ton, 5 ton overhead crane for sale)

The major benefits of using a chain hoist include:

1. Ability to change the height of the lift by changing out the chain
2. Compact, space-saving design with no drum
3. Portable and can tolerate greater levels of abuse
4. Capacity up to 25-tons (as standard design)
5. Longer service life than wire rope

Wire rope hoist for overhead crane
Wire rope hoists use wire rope as the lifting medium and perform the lift by wrapping the wire rope cable around a grooved drum. Wire rope hoists can be powered manually, electrically, or pneumatically. Wire rope is a popular choice in production environments because it can perform lifts at a faster speed, higher heights, and can also be rated for severe duty classifications—Class D, E, and F cranes.

The main advantages of using a wire rope hoist include:

1. Offers very fast lifting speeds
2. Can be rated to severe duty classifications
3. Dominates the market at 10-tons and above
4. Quieter and smoother lifting operation

Factors to Consider When Choosing A Crane Hoist:

What is your load ? ---All crane and hoist manufacturers need to know what you’re lifting, as well as its dimensions, total weight, surface characteristics, uniformity (or not) of shape, material, construction, and fragility. Also, if the load will be wet, dry, dusty, oily, or in some other condition as it’s handled. Further, it’s important to note if more than one type of load needs to be handled by the crane and hoist. Depending on how different each load is from another, more than one combination of overhead lifting and handling solution might be recommended.

How often do you use your overhead crane?-- How often and at what percentage of its maximum load capacity the crane and hoist will be used — also known as Duty Cycle Requirements — has a significant impact on the service class an application requires. There are six crane and hoist service classes. Specifying equipment engineered to meet the appropriate class for your application will ensure its safety and longevity.

What’s the lifting speed you need?---The Required Speed. How quickly the crane must travel and hoist must lift and lower in order to keep up with production processes is critical to ensuring overall operational efficiency. A system that is too fast or too slow can compromise safety.

How is the crane working conditions?--- hoist overhead crane are usually used indoors, either environment can have its own specific challenges including temperature, hazardous conditions, dust, heat, humidity, liquids, oils, fibers, corrosive chemicals, and more. Depending on the application, a custom crane and hoist combination may be recommended to increase reliability and service life.

How long will you use the crane?---Routine maintenance is a must for all cranes and hoists to ensure they operate safely and reliably throughout their entire lifespan. How often (or not) an operation wants the equipment to run between servicing, to replace key components, or to replace the entire system is an important consideration when designing and specifying a crane and hoist.

What is your budget?--- While it can be tempting to pick the crane and hoist combination priced the lowest of all options, chances are that system will not be engineered to meet the actual requirements of the application. A properly engineered system likely will not be the least expensive, but it has a better chance of operating for a longer period of time with fewer operational issues, less downtime, and a higher degree of safety. Further, there are costs associated with all capital equipment investments beyond the initial purchase price. Be sure to account for installation, spare parts, maintenance agreements, service contracts, and desired level of field service team responsiveness to issues when totaling up the costs of the equipment

Why Trust Yuantai Crane Company?

Yuantai Crane Company has essentially grown up in the overhead handling industry, over ten-year crane experience tells us how complex and time consuming it can be trying to figure out what equipment will best match an operation’s unique overhead handling needs and budget requirements. That’s the reason why we recommend considering the above factors as you begin your crane and hoist investment journey. Understanding and having insight into each of these areas and how they impact the overall specification and buying process will help you to make a more sensible decision.

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