Benefits of a Manual Hoist
Manual hoists are used for lifting heavy loads without the need for a power supply, thus giving it a big advantage over powered lifting hoists.
A manual chain hoist can be used pretty much anywhere as long as it can be attached to a suitable suspension point.
Thanks to the less technical design when comparing to an electric hoist for example, maintenance is low key. The standard LOLER regulations apply for yearly thorough inspections. This is to ensure the manual lifting hoist remains safe to use.
Another benefit to using these hoists is an increase in productivity. This is due to loads being able to be lifted at a quicker pace than if lifted by a person or persons if this is even possible!
From a health and safety point of view the manual hoist minimises injuries resulting from lifting heavy loads. As a result less time off for recovery will be required. All beneficial to any business.
Manual Hoist Uses
The manual hoists we are talking about here are also sometimes referred to as a chain block, block and tackle or a manual chain hoist. They come in a variety of
models from different manufacturers but generally work the same. They are used incessantly across many types of industries, large and small as well as the DIY-er! A few examples include; car garages, warehouses, factories, manufacturing plants, utility industries, construction, engineering and many more.
For industrial use our manual hoists are typically suspended from some type of crane. This could be a mobile gantry, A frame lifting gantry, Jib crane or perhaps a smaller overhead runway crane.
It is possible, however to use these chain blocks in other scenarios as long as the anchoring point can bear the weight applied by the hoist and load. It must also be capable of withstanding the forces implied during the lifting operation.
