In many ways, a pump hoist is easy to select. The pump hoist should be lightweight, have extensive pulling power, be very easy to use and it should be designed to work with the type of trucks that are well-suited for the terrain that the hoist will be operated under. However, you will also need to choose whether to use a chain-driven or wire rope-driven hoist. If the wrong option is chosen, your hoist will wear out prematurely and you will need to spend more money on maintenance.
High Duty Cycles
It is a mistake to use chains with high duty cycles because the heat that is generated cannot be dissipated effectively, which will lead to downtime. Also, the chains should not be used in scenarios that involve a large amount of dirt, dust, or debris because chains that are lubricated will attract abrasives, which will cause the chains to wear out prematurely. The abrasive compound that can be formed on the chain may even cause equipment failure as the abrasive compound passes over the internal pocket wheel.
Customization
Wire hoists are usually treated as being permanent fixtures, but they can actually be taken down and used under different circumstances. One of the advantages of wire hoists is that they can come with different types of drums that can be useful under different circumstances. Multiple drums are sometimes needed to compound the strength. In other cases, you may need a grooved drum in order to improve the accuracy.
Load Weight
The wire rope is rated for heavier loads. Therefore, if you are lifting over 2 tons, it makes more sense to use wire rope. However, wire rope hoists should not be installed on manually operated cranes. With manual operation, the wire can become unseated.
Ease-Of-Use
Chains are easier to move around. They are generally suited for applications where they are less permanent. This is useful when they need to be moved when depositing loads. When working with lighter loads, they are more convenient and easier to use.
If you have already been using one type, it is recommended that you continue to use that version. It can be time-consuming to train your employees to switch from using a chain to using a wire, or vice versa. However, if there are specific problems that one version or another is using, it would make more sense to select the option that will lead to fewer maintenance costs.
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