Heavy Duty Hoists
Contact FB Cranes for manual chain, electric, air and hydraulic hoists. Provide the load weight, lifting height, available headroom, operating frequency, power supply and site conditions. Our team will review suitable options before quotation.
Choosing the Right Hoist
A lifting hoist is a piece of industrial equipment used for lifting or lowering heavy loads by means of drums, lift-wheels, ropes or chain wraps.
Hoists can be manually or electrically operated, or pneumatically driven. In our trade, buying a hoist can be a big investment. You want to make sure that you are getting the best possible value for your money.
With that said, there are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a hoist:
Capacity
Choose a hoist that matches the weight you need to lift.
Height & Reach
Duty Cycle
Power Source
Extra Features
Look for safety, speed control, or other specialised options you may need.
The 4 MAIN TYPES OF HOISTS
When choosing a hoist, it helps to understand the main categories available, as each type is designed for specific environments, load requirements, and power sources.
Knowing the differences upfront makes it easier to select the safest and most cost-effective option for your needs.
Let’s explore the range of hoists available at FB Cranes.
Manual Chain Hoists
Simple, Reliable, Affordable
Discuss your manual lifting requirements with FB Cranes. Include the load weight, lifting height, suspension arrangement, available headroom and operating conditions.
Electric Hoists
Powerful, Precise, Efficient
Contact FB Cranes for electric chain or wire rope hoist options. Provide the load weight, lifting height, operating frequency, available electrical supply and suspension or trolley requirements.
Air Hoists
Safe, Durable, Versatile
Discuss your air-hoist application with FB Cranes. Provide the lifting requirements, available air pressure and flow, and site conditions. Include any hazardous-area classification or certification requirements for review.
Hydraulic Hoists
Strong, Steady, Unstoppable
Contact FB Cranes to discuss hydraulic hoist requirements. Provide the load weight, lifting height, operating frequency, hydraulic supply details and installation conditions.
Electric Lifting Hoists
At FB Cranes, we have a range of electric lifting hoists, all versions built with varied specifications, load capacities, and speeds – there’s an electric hoist for your project and business needs.
SHA7 Series — Electric Wire Rope Hoists
Contact FB Cranes about the SHA7 electric wire rope hoist. Provide your lifting requirements and installation details so our team can confirm the applicable model, configuration and specifications before quotation.
SHA7 Specifications
- High strength pressed solid galvanized wire rope
- 2160N/mm² tensile strength
- 40% smaller than traditional wire rope
- Good flexibility and long service life
- Press rope block for special use, intensively layout to prevent form loose, fastening is more reliable
- Fusible cutout rope technology,fusible surface is firm
- Effectively prevent from loose to extend service life
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SHA8 Flagship Model — Electric Wire Rope Hoist
Contact FB Cranes about the SHA8 electric wire rope hoist. Provide your lifting requirements and installation details so our team can confirm the applicable model, configuration and specifications before quotation.
SHA8 Electronic Unit Specifications
- Stable and durable contractor control reliably works in bad condition
- Standard three-phase voltage: 380-415v,50hz(440-480v,60hz)
- Standard control voltage:48v
- Sturdy and durable control panel, IP54 protecting level
SHA8 Control System Specifications
- Automatic orientation
- Automatic centering
- Automatic rectify deviation
- Inch moving, joggle
- Anti-shock
- Regional Protection
- Electronic anti-sway
- Remote communication, digital maintenance
SHA8 Hook Assembly
- Match to the standard of DIN15400/15401, forged by high-strength alloy steel
- With a safety latch to protect safely
- 360° horizontal and 180° vertical rotations operation easily
- High strength extrusion pulley, high finish rope groove to avoid friction with wire rope
SHA8 Lifting Drive Unit
- Ip55 protecting level, F level insulation
- High-efficiency double speed lifting motor, ratio 6:1
- 60% ED, strong power, and sufficient stock
- With thermal protecting function to prevent over temperature
- Sturdy and durable aluminum alloy motor, lightweight, good heat dissipation
- High-tech totally enclosed aluminum alloy gearbox
- Quenched and fine ground gear makes the motor stable and low noise
- Free maintenance design: no need to change lubrication oil in the lifetime
- DC brake, quick response
- The safety factor of brake is higher than 180%, manual release for optional
- With self-adjust function
- More than one million times brake operation
SHA8 Traveling Driving Unit
- Motor, gearbox, and brake three-in-one
- Compact structure, small size, and lightweight
- Direct drive flexible design, stable torque transfer
- 30% rotational efficiency higher than traditional coupling
- Suitable for frequency reverse switching
- Squirrel cage variable frequency motor 60% ED
- IP55 protecting level, H level insulation
- Safe and reliable DC brake
- Aluminum alloy shell, hard tooth surface reducer, well sealing without oil leakage
SHA8 Rope Guider
- High performance engineering material, light self-weight, sturdy and reliable
- Circular design
- Precise rope guide system
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hoist?
A lifting hoist is a piece of industrial equipment used for lifting or lowering heavy loads by means of drums, lift-wheels, ropes or chain wraps. Hoists can be manually or electrically operated, or pneumatically driven
What are the different types of hoists?
When choosing a hoist, it helps to know the main categories available:
Manual Chain Hoists – Simple, hand-operated hoists ideal for smaller loads and occasional lifting.
Electric Hoists – Powered for efficiency, designed for frequent and heavy-duty lifting.
Air Hoists – Pneumatic hoists used in environments where electricity is unsafe or unavailable.
Hydraulic Hoists – Strong and reliable, typically used for specialised or high-capacity applications.
Who can install a hoist for my business?
Contact FB Cranes to discuss installation requirements. Provide the hoist details, supporting structure information, power supply and site location so our team can review the proposed scope.
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Include the hoist type, load weight, lifting height, available headroom, power supply and site location. For an existing hoist, include its make, model and identification-plate details.