Even small construction companies can get in on bidding for jobs and competing with other companies hungry for work. You sometimes have to be clever about the way that you compete for tenders and you have to make sure we have the right equipment and materials to get the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible; we can to keep clients coming back. This can mean using a construction broker to make sure you get the right combo of new equipment and secondhand equipment to help the business succeed. This blog is about finding and choosing heavy construction equipment for your small scale construction company.
When you need to lift and transfer large or heavy items, then a crane hoist is the perfect solution. Instead of struggling to move loads with muscle power alone or relying on having a crane truck on hand, installing a crane hoist helps you to get the job done with ease.
How does a crane hoist work?
There is a range of crane hoists that you could think about using. Most of them will employ a lift wheel or drum with a chain or wire rope wrapped around it although other types are also available. A crane hoist could be electrically or pneumatically powered or, in some cases, even operated manually.
How is a crane hoist commonly used?
Crane hoists can be found in many industrial or construction settings, and they can look quite different depending on where they are found. On a building site, you could find a buckhoist or cages that move up or down a tower using a rack and pinion system. Another type of crane hoist can often be seen working underground in the mines where it will move conveyances up and down the mine shaft. While such a crane hoist may be a drum hoist, it could also be either a multi-rope hoist or a friction hoist.
Another way that a crane hoist can be used is as an overhead crane with rails set high over the ground. In this scenario, the crane hoist would often be supported in some way, usually by the building. Using a crane hoist in this way allows you to maximise your space and keep the crane out of the way so that it does not obstruct your work.
Do you need a rope or a crane hoist?
The choice between chain and rope will depend largely on what you want to achieve. You will need to think about the weights you want to lift, the space you have available and how your crane hoist will be used. If you aren't sure about the capabilities of each choice, then your local supplier will be able to help you. If you opt for a chain hoist, then it will probably employ a lever to actuate the hoist. One example of this is the ratchet lever hoist which is manually operated and can be held in your hand. Whichever type of crane hoist you need, your supplier will be able to point you towards the best model for your situation.
Share25 June 2020
