All of our hoists are manufactured to the highest standards for enhanced safety and long term reliability. We also install and maintain the hoists if required. Please see our advice notes for guidance in the selection of the right type and size of hoist to suit your particular requirements.
Supplying The Right Electric Wire Rope Hoist For Your Needs
500 kg to 100 tonne — Commonly used in conjunction with travelling cranes. They can be incorporated with standard underslung trolleys, low headroom trolleys, and crab units. A choice of motors can be offered, from single and two speeds and incorporating elaborate speed controls.


What Are The Advantages Of Wire Rope Hoists?
- Faster lifting speeds
- More suitable for loads over 5 tonne
- More suitable for heavy duty use and for extra long lift heights.
- Offer a wider array of customisation options.
What Are The Advantages Of Chain Hoists?
- Less expensive
- Lighter and smaller
- Require less maintenance
- Tolerate more abuse
- Chain can last up to 30 times longer than wire rope
- More allowance for side pulling
- True vertical lift
- Generally more suitable for loads up to 5 tonne at light to medium duty
- Particularly suitable for use on swing jib cranes
All Hoists are Supplied with Test Certificate, CE Certificate, Operating & Maintenance Manual, Wiring Diagram.
Brands
Features
Optional extras
Brands
Agents / distributors for all leading manufacturers
- Demag Hoists
- Donati Hoists
- GIS Hoists
- Hadef Hoists
- Kito Hoists
- Kuli Hoists
- Liftket Hoists
- Misia Hoists
- Stahl Hoists
- SWF
- Verlinde Hoists
- Yale
Features
- Designed and Manufactured to Current British/European Standards.
- Tested and Certified in accordance with LOLER (1998).
- Easy Installation & Maintenance.
- Overload Protection by slipping clutch.
- Automatic Hoist Braking (fail‐safe) in case of power failure.
- Upper & lower electrical safety limits.
- Single Speed or Dual Speed (normal & creep) Hoist & Travel Motors for additional safety and ease of precise load positioning.
- 400v Three Phase or 110v/220v Single Phase Power Supply Control by Low Voltage (42v) Pendant Push Button Box (IP65) incorporating emergency stop button.
- Foot Mounted Fixed Suspension or Power Travel Beam Trolley.
- Enclosure Protection to IP55 (Dust & Water Resistant).
- Load Hook (swivels 360°) fitted with spring loaded safety catch.
- Galvanised High Tensile Steel Wire Rope.
- Superior Paint Finish.
- Slack Chain Collecting Bag/Box. All Hoists are Supplied with Test Certificate, CE Certificate, Operating & Maintenance Manual, Wiring Diagram.
Optional extras
Optional Electric Wire Rope Extras include
the following:
- Adjustable Upper & Lower Electrical Limits either as safety limits or working limits.
- Travel Limits for hoists that traverse beams.
- Additional Control Stations such as wall mounted boxes and can be key isolated.
- Explosion Proofing – Spark Proofing (Ex), for hazardous environments such as petro‐chemical
and off‐shore.- Other voltages and power supplies.
- Radio Remote Control (with pendant back‐up).
- Extra Fast or Extra Slow Speeds.
- Extra Long Height of Lift.
- Tropicalization.
- Motor Thermal Protection.
- Stainless Steel Load Chains & Components.
- Customised for Outdoor use, including corrosion resistance and marine paint.
- Customised for Clean Room and Food Factory Use.
- Low Headroom Models for confined areas and to maximise the clear height of lift.
- Special Designs & Configurations.
- Power Feed Systems, cable festoons and conductor bars.
- Lifting Attachments (all types)