Why Hoists Designed For Material Handling Should Never Lift Elevators ...
Hoist end users often ask if the hoists produced by the members of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) are suitable for lifting guided loads or for lifting, lowering, or supporting personnel. Many hoist users assume that if the equipment’s capacity ...
Understanding Hoist Duty Service Classifications
To ensure the safety and efficiency of an overhead lifting operation, it is crucial that the design of the hoist used to connect a load to an overhead crane, monorail, or workstation crane matches the specific needs of the application. ...