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  2. Hoist (device) - Wikipedia

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    Both wire rope and chain hoist have been in common use since the 1800s, however mass production of electric hoists did not start until the early 1900s and was first adapted by Germany. [citation needed] A hoist can be a serial production unit or a custom unit. Serial production hoists are typically more cost-effective and designed for a ten ...

  3. Lewis (lifting appliance) - Wikipedia

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    A lewis (sometimes called a lewisson) is one of a category of lifting devices used by stonemasons to lift large stones into place with a crane, chain block, or winch. It is inserted into a specially prepared hole, or seating , in the top of a stone, preferably above its centre of mass .

  4. Engine crane - Wikipedia

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    The electric chain hoist, also known as the "electric hoist", is the least used type of engine crane. The operation is similar to the chain hoist in the way that chains are used to lift the engine. The electric chain hoist uses an electric motor operated by remote control to lift the engine, unlike the chain hoist where the operator has to ...

  5. Crane (machine) - Wikipedia

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    Manual crane from the late 19th century used for unloading small loads from ships at the Port of Barcelona, Spain. A crane is a machine used to move materials both vertically and horizontally, utilizing a system of a boom, hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves for lifting and relocating heavy objects within the swing of its boom.

  6. Elevator - Wikipedia

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    Elevators with more than 30 m (98 ft) of travel have a system called compensation. This is a separate set of cables or a chain attached to the bottom of the counterweight and the bottom of the elevator cab. This makes it easier to control the elevator, as it compensates for the differing weight of cable between the hoist and the cab.

  7. Lifting hook - Wikipedia

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    A lifting hook with a safety latch. A lifting hook is a device for grabbing and lifting loads by means of a device such as a hoist or crane.A lifting hook is usually equipped with a safety latch to prevent the disengagement of the lifting wire rope sling, chain or rope to which the load is attached.