Electric wire rope hoist is a type of lifting equipment used to lift and lower loads using cables or ropes made of steel wire. This hoist uses an electric motor to drive gears and regulate the speed and direction of movement of the load.
Electric wire rope hoists are available in various sizes and lifting capacities, from 0.5 tons to 100 tons or even more. Selection of lifting capacity depends on the load to be lifted and working environment conditions.
This hoist can be installed on various types of building construction or lifting equipment such as cranes, monorail, jib cranes, and others. Electric wire rope hoists are typically used in the manufacturing, construction, mining and transportation industries.
Some well-known brands of electric wire rope hoists include Milton, Daito, Blatindo, Demag, and others. In use, the electric wire rope hoist must be operated by trained personnel and carried out carefully and safely to prevent unwanted work accidents.