ComponentsEpisode 0311 Oct 2026 · 16 min · VideoSample episode
In this episode
Capacity, lifting height, speed, duty and budget: how to decide between an electric chain hoist and a wire rope hoist.
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Electric chain hoist
- Compact and economical, usually up to about 5–10 t
- Ideal for workshops, assembly lines and low headroom
- True vertical lift and simple maintenance
Wire rope hoist
- Higher capacities, longer lifting heights and higher speeds
- Smoother operation for heavy and frequent duty
- The standard choice for double girder cranes
The deciding questions: the heaviest load, the lifting height, how many lifts per hour, and the available headroom.