Safety Devices Included With Electric Chain Hoists
An electric chain hoist is a machine that lifts a heavy object with a chain. The lifting and positioning parameters can be controlled from a remote location. It can be configured with end trucks or a bridge. Safety devices are included with electric hoists. These devices protect the worker and the work area from injury. Duty cycle of an electric chain hoist Duty cycle is a measure of how long a piece of electrically operated equipment can operate without needing to be shut down. Many pieces of equipment operate with a 25 percent duty cycle, meaning that their power can be used for an hour without needing to be shut down. Similarly, an electric chain hoist with a 25 percent duty cycle can only operate for 15 minutes before it needs to be shut down and cooled down. While the duty cycle is important in determining how many times a hoist can start and stop, it is not the only factor to consider. Other factors can affect the duty cycle, including temperature and load. Generally, the h...