Hoist & Winches

Posts category: hoist-winches

The difference between a wire rope and a chain hoist

What is the difference between a wire rope hoist and a chain hoist? Why would you use one over the other? In this guide we tell you all you need to know.

Hoist Duty Cycles

What are hoist duty cycles? How do they work? Why are they important? In this guide, we’ll tell you all you need to know to find the ideal hoist for your business.

Introducing the new Balken Generation 2 Hoists

The new and improved version of Stratalign’s popular Balken electric chain hoist has arrived! Here’s all you need to know about Generation 2

Choosing the Right Cranes and Hoists for Your Warehouse

Warehouse cranes and hoists are specialised and often bespoke pieces of equipment. They aren’t the sort of thing that you’ll need to buy often, as when properly maintained, the right choice will last for a long time.