Can a Winch be used as a Hoist?
Winches and hoists can do the same? Technically, a winch can sometimes be used as a hoist, but it’s not recommended for most situations. Pulling winches are designed for pulling heavy loads horizontally (like dragging a car or boat), not for lifting objects vertically. Lifting winches or hoists are specifically made for lifting heavy loads straight up and down. They come with extra safety features, like strong brakes, to prevent the load from dropping.
So, your winch can be used for lifting, but you MUST implement a safety factor of 5:1. for a pulling winch if used as a hoists
This means that if your winch pulls 1000kg, it can lift a maximum of 200kg (1/5)
A winch is a traction device and is not normally used for lifting applications.
If you choose to use your accordion for lifting, we strongly recommend ending the free-winding option on the winch for your own safety.
While some pulling winches may have the power to lift, they typically lack the proper braking systems and safety mechanisms that hoists have. So, if you need to lift something vertically (like in construction or to suspend heavy objects), a hoist or lifting winch is the safer and better choice.
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