Wire Rope Hoist vs. Chain Hoist

2023-04-24 11:07:45

Introduction of Wire Rope Hoist and Chain Hoist

The wire rope hoist is a tool for handling materials by winding wire rope or synthetic fiber rope. It usually consists of a reel, wire rope, lifting chain or rope, and one or more hooks. Wire rope hoists are capable of handling large weights and are usually used in conjunction with large lifting equipment.

A chain hoist is a tool for handling materials through the winding of a chain (consisting of many metal rings). It usually consists of a reel, a lifting chain, a hook, and a control bar. The chain hoist can be lifted in both vertical and horizontal directions. The lifting chain of the chain hoist is composed of a ring-shaped metal chain, which has a somewhat lower load-bearing capacity.
(You need to pay attention to safety when using electric hoists, such as checking whether the equipment is intact to avoid danger.)

Comparison of Electric Wire Rope Hoist and Electric Chain Hoist

Similarities:

Both wire rope hoist and chain hoist are tools for handling materials.
They both have basic components such as reels, lifting chains, or wire ropes and hooks.
Both have both manual and electric operation.

Differences:

The lifting chain of a steel wire rope hoist is made of wire rope, while the lifting chain of a chain hoist is made of a ring-shaped metal chain.
The reel of a steel wire rope hoist is ring-shaped, while the reel of a chain hoist is cylindrical.
The steel wire rope hoist can work at many angles, while the chain hoist can only be used in a straight direction.
Due to the difference in material and construction, wire rope hoists usually have a higher load capacity than chain hoists. Wire rope hoists are suitable for the lifting of large and heavy items. The chain hoist is suitable for lifting small and medium-sized items and for lifting in the vertical direction.

Advantages of Rope Hoist and Chain Block

Wire Rope Hoists:

Strong load-bearing capacity, suitable for lifting large and heavy objects.
Wire rope material is wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, and can withstand heavy loads and many uses.
High reliability, easy operation, low skill requirements for workers, and safe and reliable operation, not easy to fail.

Chain Hoists:

Simple structure, compact size, easy to carry and install.
Easy to operate, you can control the lifting height of the object, improving the efficiency of the operation.
High safety, can avoid accidents caused by the failure of the lifting tool itself.

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