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...

Top 5 Hoist Safety Upgrades

Andrew T. Litecky

What are the Top 5 improvements to your hoists and overhead cranes that make a big safety impact? Read this post for simple solutions that extend the life of your equipment and keep operators happy!

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!

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.