Tag: hoists

15 Apr 2018

Winch vs Hoist: What's the Difference?

Joel Products

Some people use the words 'winch' and 'hoist' interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two, and it's important to understand that difference before you decide which product to use for a certain job.

The basic difference is as follows:

**Hoists lift things. Winches pull things.**

Winches are designed to pull loads horizontally across a relatively level surface, whereas hoists can be used to lift loads vertically and suspend them in mid-air.

Important: If you're pulling a load up a steep slope - where the load would descend the slope due to gravity if unsupported - this is classified as a lifting operation and requires the use of a hoist, not a winch.

Can a winch be used as a hoist?

Generally speaking, no. It is not safe to use a standard winch to lift loads up off the ground, as it wasn't designed for this purpose and there is a risk that the load will be dropped.

One of the key differences between winches and hoists lies in their braking systems.

Winches normally use dynamic brakes that are specifically designed to support rolling loads, not lift dead weights. The gears of a dynamic braking system automatically lock when pulling a load, but lifting a weight vertically can overwhelm the strength of this system, causing the load to slip and potentially damaging the gears.
Hoists use mechanical brakes that are specifically designed to lock and support the load you're lifting. This system is far better suited to vertical lifting, and unlike winches, most hoists are fitted with load limiters to prevent you from attempting to lift a weight that exceeds the hoist's WLL (Working Load Limit).

However, there is some overlap: certain winching products are designed to double up as hoists. For instance, SafetyLiftinGear's Electric Winch (available in 110 volt or 240 volt configurations) can be used as a winch with a pulling capacity of 800kg...or as a hoist with a lifting capacity of 500kg.

Buy or hire hoists/winches from SafetyLiftinGear.com

Now that you know the difference between hoists and winches, use the following links to buy or hire the product you need:

Hoists & Other Lifting Equipment

Winches

Any other questions? Get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team!

28 Jul 2016

Official CM Yale Distributors - Browse Our Range!

robin Products

At SafetyLiftinGear, we are committed to delivering the very best levels of quality and reliability to our customers, which is why we stock some of the most well-known and trusted brands in the industry. One of the most recognisable of these is CM Yale, and we are proud to say that we are an official distributor of their products, supplying a vast selection to both hire or purchase.

To give you a better idea of the Yale lifting products in our selection, here's a closer look at what you can find:

Cable Grips

We stock a selection of Yale cable grips on SafetyLiftinGear, which are available to suit a range of cable sizes. Ideal for use with wire ropes, cables and metal rods, the cable grip jaws provide a firm, non-slip grip while protecting the wire from damage. To improve functionality, it also comes with a spring-loaded guide to stop the grip from dropping off the wire, while preventing jamming with an instant release.

YaleLift 360º Hand Chainblocks

These revolutionary chainblocks are also part of our range and come in a selection of weight specifications. The 360-degree hand chain guide makes this Yale lifting product unique, facilitating easy operation from almost any position, even in difficult conditions such as confined spaces.

Yale D85 Leverhoists

The D85 Leverhoists are a classic piece of Yale lifting equipment and surpass any cheap imitations that may be found on the market. Providing a high level of durability, the leverhoist is designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, and is suitable for use in a variety of industries, from shipbuilding to construction and more!

3 Phase Electric Chain Hoists

The modern design and technical innovation of this electric chain hoist make it one of the best products of its kind on the market. Providing robust construction and all-important versatility, the chain hoists in the Yale range are an ideal choice for tackling industrial applications and have an extended working life span thanks to the upper and lower limit switches.

3 Phase Electric Hoists w. Powered Trolley

We also supply electric chain hoists with the addition of powered trolleys, which also come in a choice of weight specifications. Like the standard chain hoist range, it is designed to provide excellent functionality, while also possessing a range of safety features for safe operation.

Click below to browse our full range of CM Yale lifting products!

CM Yale Lifting Equipment >

SLG are proud to be official CM Yale distributors and hope that their range of lifting products help to make your lifting tasks and applications safer and more efficient.

If you require more information on any of these Yale lifting products, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the SafetyLiftinGear team today!

28 Jul 2016

Official CM Yale Distributors - Browse Our Range!

robin Products

At SafetyLiftinGear, we are committed to delivering the very best levels of quality and reliability to our customers, which is why we stock some of the most well-known and trusted brands in the industry. One of the most recognisable of these is CM Yale, and we are proud to say that we are an official distributor of their products, supplying a vast selection both to hire or purchase.

To give you a better idea of the product variety in our Yale Selection, here's a closer look at some of the products:

Cable Grips

We stock a selection of Yale cable grips on SafetyLiftinGear, which are available to suit a range of cable sizes. Ideal for use with wire ropes, cables and metal rods, the cable grip jaws provide a firm, non-slip grip, while protecting the wire from damage. To improve functionality, it also comes with a spring-loaded guide to stop the grip from dropping off the wire, while preventing jamming with an instant release.

YaleLift 360º Hand Chainblocks

These revolutionary chainblocks are also part of our range, and come in a selection of weight specifications. The 360 degree hand chain guide makes this product unique, facilitating easy operation from almost any position, even in difficult conditions such as confined spaces.

Yale D85 Leverhoists

The D85 Leverhoists are a classic Yale product, and surpasses any cheap imitations that may be found on the market. Providing a high level of durability, the leverhoist is designed specifically for heavy duty applications, and is suitable for using in a variety of industries, from shipbuilding to construction and more!

3 Phase Electric Chain Hoists

The modern design and technical innovation of this electric chain hoist, makes it one of the best products of its kind on the market. Providing robust construction and all-important versatility, the chain hoists in the Yale range are an ideal choice for tackling industrial applications, and have an extended working life span thanks to the upper and lower limit switches.

3 Phase Electric Hoists w. Powered Trolley

We also supply electric chain hoists with the addition of powered trolleys, which also come in a choice of weight specifications. Like the standard chain hoist range, it is designed to provide excellent functionality, while also possessing a range of safety features for safe operation.

To browse our full range of CM Yale products, click here!

27 Jan 2016

Wire Rope Hoists to Suit Any Budget

admin Products

If you are working in a workshop, garage, or even a work site then our Wire Rope Hoists are perfect for you! Our wire rope hoists are some of the best quality, fully certified, light load lifting hoists, and better still, they are extremely cost effective.

We offer incredibly versatile wire rope hoists that provide a quick solution to your suit your lifting requirements. Here at safety lifting we understand that flexibility is crucial. We have hoists that include a top hanger attachment, ideal for attaching to beams or scaffolding poles, or hoists that fits perfectly onto a hoist frame.

Sometimes you might find yourself in need of lifting a load that is heavier than the Working Load Limit of the hoist. With our Wire Rope Hoists, you can lift heavier loads simply by adding an additional hook and pulley system to the hoist.

Here at safetyliftingear, we also supply top quality, durable hoist frames. With an extended length of 1100mm and a full rotary angle of 180 degrees, you will be able to move your wire rope hoist into the desired position with ease.

Remember that before lifting heavy loads, it is crucial that you check all of your equipment for any signs of damage, and wear or tear before use. Do not use if your wire rope hoist is damaged in any way.

Before purchasing a Wire rope Hoist from SafetyLiftinGear please ensure that the load that you are lifting does not exceed the safe work load limit and that you have chosen the hoist that that has the correct voltage. We have a range of Wire Rope Hoists available in 110v and 240v. So please be sure you have selected the correct hoist before purchase.

If you would like to view our full range of wire rope hoists click here. We pride ourselves with offering a fully comprehensive range of hoists to our customers, however if you cannot find a hoist that suits your needs, please contact us either by telephoning 0808 123 69 69 or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com and a member of our customer service team will be more than happy to assist you.

27 Jan 2016

Wire Rope Hoists to Suit Any Budget

admin Products

If you are working in a workshop, garage, or even a work site then our Wire Rope Hoists are perfect for you! Our wire rope hoists are some of the best quality, fully certified, light load lifting hoists, and better still, they are extremely cost effective.

We offer incredibly versatile wire rope hoists that provide a quick solution to your suit your lifting requirements. Here at safety lifting we understand that flexibility is crucial. We have hoists that include a top hanger attachment, ideal for attaching to beams or scaffolding poles, or hoists that fits perfectly onto a hoist frame.

Sometimes you might find yourself in need of lifting a load that is heavier than the Working Load Limit of the hoist. With our Wire Rope Hoists, you can lift heavier loads simply by adding an additional hook and pulley system to the hoist.

Here at safetyliftingear, we also supply top quality, durable hoist frames. With an extended length of 1100mm and a full rotary angle of 180 degrees, you will be able to move your wire rope hoist into the desired position with ease.

Remember that before lifting heavy loads, it is crucial that you check all of your equipment for any signs of damage, and wear or tear before use. Do not use if your wire rope hoist is damaged in any way.

Before purchasing a Wire rope Hoist from SafetyLiftinGear please ensure that the load that you are lifting does not exceed the safe work load limit and that you have chosen the hoist that that has the correct voltage. We have a range of Wire Rope Hoists available in 110v and 240v. So please be sure you have selected the correct hoist before purchase.

If you would like to view our full range of wire rope hoists click here. We pride ourselves with offering a fully comprehensive range of hoists to our customers, however if you cannot find a hoist that suits your needs, please contact us either by telephoning 0808 123 69 69 or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com and a member of our customer service team will be more than happy to assist you.

01 Sep 2015

Lifting Equipment Sale: Great Reductions on Hoists & Slings

robin General News , Products

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we like to give our customers good value for their money. Our prices are among the best on the market anyway, but if you're serious about saving money, we also have a Special Offers section that's always being updated with our latest deals and discounts.

Save money on high-quality lifting equipment

Here, for example, are some of the latest offers from our Lifting Equipment range:

Polyester Webbing Sling (2 Tonne)

~~£3.65 each~~ £3.19 each (inc. VAT)

These high-quality webbing slings can be used to lift loads of up to 2 tonnes with ease and efficiency. They are durable, yet lightweight, and are available to purchase or hire in 8 different lengths (ranging from 1 to 10 metres).

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Lightweight 250kg Lever Hoist

~~£55.00~~ £38.38 (inc. VAT)

With a 1 metre chain and a WLL (Weight Load Limit) of 250kg, this robust lever hoist is ideal for smaller lifting jobs. It is full tested and certified, and comes with a 12 month warranty as standard. We also sell this product with higher WLLs of 500kg and 750kg.

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Battery Powered 250kg Chain Hoist

~~£649.89~~ £563.94 (inc. VAT)

That's right: our award-winning battery powered hoist is on sale! You could save more than £85 on your hoist, which the ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) called "a safe way to haul without needed large power and control infrastructure". The hoist is available in 5 different lengths (ranging from 3 to 10 metres), and the battery lasts for 25 minutes of continual use on a full 250kg load.

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Click here to browse our full range of lifting equipment, or visit our Special Offers page for more great deals!

05 Aug 2015

Lifting Equipment: Our Best Sellers

mike Products

We sell a huge range of lifting equipment here at SafetyLiftinGear - after all, we didn't choose our name for nothing!

It can be quite difficult to navigate a product list that's several hundred items long, so rather than leaving you to scour our extensive collection on your own, we thought we'd put our most popular lifting products right here to make your life a little easier. Here are five of the best-selling product ranges from our Lifting Equipment department:

Polyester Webbing Slings

As far as lifting equipment is concerned, these sturdy lifting slings are our top sellers by quite some distance. Polyester webbing is a tough yet lightweight material that's ideal for all sorts of heavy lifting tasks; our slings are also very shock-absorbent, minimising the risk of damage.

Chainblocks

Our block and tackle section is full of robust, reliable chainblocks that make heavy lifting a quick, easy, and - above all - safe endeavour. Maximum weight capacity ranges from 500kg to 7.5 tonnes.

Beam Trolleys

SafetyLiftinGear's beam trolleys are fully adjustable, allowing you to use them with practically any beam. Many of these products come with a 2 year warranty as standard, so you know that you're getting outstanding quality for your cash!

Polyester Round Slings

While not quite as popular as the webbing slings (see above), our polyester round slings still sell very well, and no wonder - these high-endurance lifting slings are strong, versatile, and can lift loads of up to 30 tonnes in some cases!

Lever Hoists

Last but not least is SLG's world-class collection of lever hoists. Said collection is very versatile indeed; whether you need a heavy-duty lifting solution or something lightweight and cost-effective that gets the job done at the lowest cost possible, our Lever Hoist department has something to suit you!

Browse our full range of lifting equipment here.