Hoist - Definition
 |
Also known as...
Used Stage Motor
Acronyms :
|
Hoist - Description :
A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or barrel around which 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.
A hoist normally is used for lifting (near vertical) and a winch is normally used for pulling (near horizontal).
|
| |
Similar / Related Terms :
|
| Back to Listings |
 |
|
|
|
| |
 PRO PRODUCTION GEAR DEALS |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
