Zip Hoist Service
Zip Hoist Service
A Zip Hoist is a lifting device used in EOT cranes to lift and move heavy materials. It is usually installed on Single Girder EOT Cranes and moves along the girder with the help of a trolley.
Main Parts of a Zip Hoist
- Electric Motor
- Provides power to lift and lower the load.
- Wire Rope or Chain
- Used for lifting the load.
- Hook
- The load is attached to the hook for lifting.
- Trolley
- Control System
- Allows the hoist to move horizontally along the crane girder.
- Gearbox
- Controls the lifting speed and power.
Working of Zip Hoist
The zip hoist works in two main movements:
Hoisting – Lifting and lowering the load.
Cross Travel – Moving the hoist left and right along the girder.
Advantages
- Compact and lightweight
- Easy to install on single girder cranes
- Suitable for light and medium loads
- Smooth and efficient lifting
Common Uses
- factories
- Warehouses
- Workshops
- Fabrication industries
If you want, I can also explain difference between Zip Hoist and Crab Hoist used in EOT cranes, which is very important in industrial crane systems.