Hoisting machinery encompasses electromechanical equipment dedicated to the vertical lifting or combined vertical lifting and horizontal movement of heavy objects. The operational sequence of the lifting machine typically entails lifting, traversing, lowering, and resuming its initial position. Specifically, the hoisting mechanism utilizes a grabbing device to lift the heavy object from its initial location, subsequently maneuvering the weight via the traversing, rotating, or luffing mechanisms, and ultimately returning the weight to its original position after accurately placing the heavy object at the designated spot.
The hoisting machinery serves as a space transportation device, primarily tasked with the displacement of heavy objects. It effectively reduces labor intensity and enhances labor productivity, thereby proving indispensable in modern production. Moreover, certain lifting machinery is capable of executing specialized process operations, contributing to the mechanization and automation of the production process.
A crane is a versatile hoisting machinery designed for circular and intermittent movements. A typical work cycle involves lifting an object from its origin, transporting it horizontally to a specified location, lowering the item, and then reversing the process to return the lifting device to its initial position for the next cycle. Varieties include fixed slewing cranes, tower cranes, truck-mounted cranes, crawler cranes, and others. These cranes are extensively utilized in ports, workshops, power plants, construction sites, and various other locations for lifting and handling tasks. The primary purpose of a crane is to lift, rescue, transport, and assist in machinery operations.
The Difference Between Hoist and Crane
The crane and the hoist serve similar functions, yet the crane encompasses a broader range of applications. Specifically, while the crane is a subset of hoisting machinery, not all lifting equipment can be classified as a crane. For instance, elevators and lifts are lifting devices but are not considered cranes. Cranes are specialized machines used in hoisting machinery, encompassing various types such as pulley-hook cranes (also suitable for lifting chains), bridge and gantry cranes for industrial production, mobile cranes, floating cranes, crawler cranes, cranes with a shared base, and specialized cranes.
As a primary tool for lifting materials, cranes play a crucial role in the lifting and handling of heavy objects in various work environments. To effectively carry heavy loads, cranes require a suitable hook, and there are various types of hooks, each tailored to specific crane configurations.