Material lifts provide efficiency at job sites, allowing employees to effectively handle the heavy lifting of materials and products
Material lifts provide efficiency at job sites, allowing employees to effectively handle the heavy lifting of materials and products. Even small material lifts can make a significant difference, providing a safe and productive work environment for your team. If you keep up with our content, you’re probably well-aware of the many benefits of material lifts. However, you may not be as knowledgeable about what factors go into choosing a material lift. If you’re a business owner who can benefit from a compact material lift, here is what you should consider.
Materials Lifts and the Load Capacity
Naturally, the first step is to consider what types of materials and products your team will need to transport. Load capacity means the maximum weight that your lift can carry. Some lifts can carry up to 10,000 pounds. However, if you’re looking for a material lift on the smaller side, we offer material lifts that can benefit multiple warehousing industries.
The Materials
Material lifts use different durable components and can withstand the force that it takes to lift an object. Some of the most common materials include chains, wire cables, or ropes. Some of the less massive material hoists also use webbing and straps. The components and materials used in manufacturing the lift impact the maximum load capacity and maintenance needs for your lift in the future.
The Power Source
The power source determines the energy needed to turn the gears as you lower and raise the lift. Small material lifts can have manual power, or you can choose from a hydraulic and air-powered hoist, combustion fuel unit, or an electric material lift.
The Maximum Height
The maximum height capacity depends on the distance of the load between its highest position and its lowest position. The height in your specific setting determines how high you need the hoist to go.
Lift Speed
Lift speed means the speed at which the load travels. Material lifts not only save employees from back-straining injuries, but they save a lot of time. Lifts travel much faster than an employee can. The speed depends on how heavy the load is, but hoists that aren’t as substantial can travel faster because it takes less momentum to power them.
Do you want to know more about what our material lifts have to offer? Then, please contact us today. You and your team of hard workers will be one step closer to having a more efficient and safer workplace.
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