What is a Hoist?
A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift wheel around which a rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fiber or wire rope as its lifting medium.
Where Can I Buy Hoist In South Africa?
Verlinde Cranes & Hoists (Pty) Ltd
Address: Unit 4, Jackalview Warehouse Estate, 485 Boundary Rd, Kya Sand, Johannesburg, 2163, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 79 511 9652
Titan Hoists
Address: Unit 8, 5 Valley View Rd, Pinetown CBD, Pinetown, 3629, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 31 100 0615
Elephant Lifting
Address: 395 Charlotte Maxeke St, Pretoria West, Pretoria, 0183, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 327 1127
Condra Cranes and Hoists
Address: 11 Indianapolis Blvd, Gosforth Park, Germiston, 1419, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 776 6000
What are the two main types of hoist?
Hoists for health and social care use are generally supplied in two varieties, manual or powered. While manual hoists are easily transportable and less costly than fixed hoists, they can be somewhat cumbersome to use and are more susceptible to wear and tear.
Can you use a hoist without training?
There are a multitude of things that can potentially go wrong during a hoisting procedure.
The consequences of incidents that occur during hoisting very often include injury to both the patient and carer staff. Therefore it is key that staff receive adequate training and information on people moving and handling.