Choosing the Correct Hoist for the Job

Andrew T. Litecky

Welcome to the Hoist Guy’s Blog, where our resident hoist guy, Andrew T. Litecky offers key considerations for buying the right hoist for the job.  When purchasing a hoist, the buyer should pay special attention to these factors: frequency of use the speed of the lift the degree of control required...

Can you remove hoist-mounted controls and remotely mount the same controls?

Andrew T. Litecky

Can you remove hoist-mounted controls and remotely mount the same controls? Yes, but keep these key points in mind. Read this Hoist Guy's Blog post to learn more!

Considerations When Upgrading Hoist Capacity on a Crane Beam

Andrew T. Litecky

What are the main questions to ask when upgrading the capacity of a hoist on a crane beam? Read this case study to learn how we met the challenge.

Hoist Overload Devices vs. Thermal Overload Protection - What's the difference?

Andrew T. Litecky

What is the difference between hoist overload devices and hoist thermal overload protection? Read the Hoist Guy's blog post to learn more.