How Chain Hoist Works and Its Various Applications
A hoist is a device that is used to lift or lower the load attached to it by the means of a lift wheel
or drum.
The lifting of the load is done by the rope or wire that is looped around the wheel or
the...
More
How Chain Hoist Works and Its Various Applications
A hoist is a device that is used to lift or lower the load attached to it by the means of a lift wheel
or drum.
The lifting of the load is done by the rope or wire that is looped around the wheel or
the drum.
The wheel or the drum may use electricity for its operation or in some cases it may
also be manually operated.
Along with the drum and the wire, another integral part of the hoist
is the lifting medium that is used.
The different lifting mediums that are used are chain, fiber or
wire rope.
A hook is also available where the load is attached.
One of the most commonly used type of hoist worldwide is the Chain Hoist.
The type that is
commonly used is electrically operated.
In this type of hoist, the chain is used as the lifting
medium.
Here there is a closed chain that forms a loop which ultimately lifts the load.
A pulley
is also attached with the hoist to lift the load.
Numerous small and large pulleys are found in
the c
Less
