Electric chain hoists have replaced the manual chain hoists, and played an essential role in the modern portable gantry crane industry. People who use traditional chain hoists have lots of problems with material handling, energy assumption, and leading to dangerous production accidents. So, people are always smart enough to invent electric chain hoist to assist them to lift safely and produce effectively. WeiHua’s electric chain hoists are here to play such a role to help increase efficiency and protect their security.
What is the electric chain hoist?
In the lifting industry, there are typically two types of electric hoists: the electric chain hoist and the electric wire rope hoist. They are all electric hoists. But what is the difference between these two types of electric hoists? In this article, I’d like to share some tips on how to select the right type of these hoists.
An electric chain hoist refers to a hoist which adopted the high-strength alloy chain to achieve the lifting effects by using electricity. This machine is so-called electric chain hoist.
Also, a wire rope hoist refers to a hoist that adopts a wire rope as the lifting tool, wrapped on the drum, and driven by an electric motor to lift goods or products.
Core difference comparisons between electric chain hoist and wire rope hoist
1.Lifting capacity:
The electric chain hoist lifting capacity is typically 0.5-20 tons. But we strongly recommend the 5 tons of the maximum lifting capacity. Because it is the cost-effective way to consider the electric chain hoist. Of course, you can also buy the wire rope hoist, that is your choice. And you can buy both of them when your lifting capacity is under 20 tons. So, when you need heavy-duty cranes, it is better to avoid buying the electric chain hoist.
2.Lifting height difference:
Typically, the electric chain hoist has the 3-12 m of the lifting height at most, but the wire rope hoist has the 120 m or more of the lifting height. That depends on your needs, and when you require heavy-duty cranes, it is better to consider the wire rope hoist.
3.Lifting speed:
The electric chain hoist lifting speed is always 2-8 m/min compared to the 20 m/min of the lifting speed on a wire rope hoist. Although the lifting speed is now too fast on electric chain hoists, they can lift and position accurately. If you require accuracy, the electric chain hoist is right for you.
4.Service class:
As for the service class, the electric chain hoist is always used in an infrequently used environment. But the wire rope hoist can be used in heavy-duty environments or heavy load circumstances. Typically, regarding the GB standard, the service class is always A3-A4. This product will be right for you when you use it not too frequently.
5.Environmental adoption
The electric chain hoist is much more adopted to more complicated environments like corrosive gas, high-humidity spaces, etc. So, this will be the right hoist for you when you need it to lift some goods in these environments.
Disadvantages and advantages of the electric chain hoist
As we talked about above, here we can distinguish the disadvantages and advantages of the product:
| Disadvantages of electric chain hoist | Advantages of electric chain hoist |
| Easy-to-use, easy-installation, tight structure | Limited lifting capacity (20 t at most) |
| Low initial and maintenance cost | Limited lifting height (12 m at most) |
| Accurate positioning function | Slow lifting speed |
| Anti-corrosive function |
Disadvantages and advantages of the wire rope hoist
| Disadvantages of the wire rope hoist | Advantages of the wire rope hoist |
| Huge lifting capacity | High initial and maintenance cost |
| High-lifting height | Huge volume |
| High-traveling and lifting speed | Complex installation and operation |
| High-frequent working |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.Which is the safer hoist for customers to select?
It is always safe when you use them in the right situations. Wire rope hoists have more stronger stability, and electric chain hoists can position accurately
2.For the 3 t lifting capacity, which is the right hoist to choose?
That depends on the required lifting height, frequency, and space. The chain hoist is more tight and accurate. The wire rope is higher and faster.
3.Can an electric chain hoist be used outdoors?
Yes. But you should choose the right IP-rating level.
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