A mini wire rope hoist is a small electric wire rope hoist that runs on 230 V single-phase power and is made for lifting light loads. It is fitted to the ceiling, a beam or a hoist arm and used with a push-button pendant. It is useful in workshops, stores and building sites where there is no three-phase supply.
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Get a Quote on WhatsAppThe body houses the motor, the brake, the drum and the steel wire rope. If the rope is attached straight to the hook, the hoist works on a single fall. If the rope is passed through a pulley hook and its end is fixed back to the body, the load is shared between two falls and the capacity doubles. This type is also known as a PA-type hoist, an electric mini hoist or a 230 V hoist. The figure on the label, for example "500 kg", is usually the capacity with the pulley block. On a single fall it lifts half of that.
| Use | Capacity | Lifting speed | Lifting height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single fall | Half the label value | Full | Full |
| With pulley block (two falls) | Label value | Halved | Halved |
For example, on a model with 12 metres of rope, the lifting height drops to 6 metres with the pulley block.
Mini wire rope hoists are rated for intermittent duty (S3), which means they need to rest after running for a certain time. On most models the rating is 20%: in a 10-minute cycle, about 2 minutes of work and 8 minutes of rest. Some models are rated at 25%. The exact figure is on the hoist's label and in its manual. If the limit is exceeded, the motor overheats, and on models with thermal protection the hoist stops itself.
Mini hoists used at work are lifting equipment too and must have a periodic inspection at least once a year. General rules are in our article on hoist safety rules.
The price depends on the capacity, rope length, motor power, control type and accessories such as a hoist arm. Just send us the weight of the load, the lifting height and where you will fit the hoist on WhatsApp.
It depends on the model, and the label usually shows the capacity with the pulley block. For example, a mini hoist labelled 500 kg lifts 250 kg on a single fall. For heavier loads, choose a higher-capacity model or an industrial hoist.
Yes, mini wire rope hoists run on 230 V single-phase power and are plugged into an earthed socket. If you use an extension lead, its cable size must suit the motor power.
No. Mini hoists are made for intermittent duty (S3) and need to rest after a set running time. If the hoist will be used for long periods and often, you should choose an industrial wire rope hoist.
To a solid ceiling beam, a steel structure, or a hoist arm fixed to a column. The mounting point must easily carry the combined weight of the hoist and the load.
With the pulley block, the load is shared between two falls of rope. The motor turns at the same speed, but the hook rises only half as far as the rope wound onto the drum. That is why the capacity doubles while the speed and lifting height are halved.
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