How are hoisting cranes classified?

The hoist is used for installing machines and lifting goods. Depending on the different product characteristics and application scenarios, there are various classification methods for hoisting cranes.

1. Classified by lifting load:

According to the size of the heaviest load, cranes can be divided into three types: small, medium, and large.

Small cranes are usually used in households, agriculture, and gardens, etc., with a maximum lifting weight of only a few tons;

Medium cranes are usually used in construction, logistics, and ports, etc., with a maximum lifting weight ranging from several tens of tons to several hundred tons;

Large cranes are usually used in large construction projects, steel enterprises, and petrochemical industries, etc., with a maximum lifting weight of several hundred tons or even several thousand tons.

2.Classified by driving method: 

According to different driving methods, lifting machinery can be divided into electric hoists and manual hoists. Electric hoists use electric motors as the power source, featuring fast lifting speed, high efficiency, and convenient operation, and are often used in industries, logistics, and ports; manual hoists use human power as the power source, having simple structure, convenient maintenance, and low cost, and are often used in small construction, agriculture, and landscaping, as well as households.

3.Classification by Function: 

Depending on the different functions, hoisting cranes can be classified into general cranes, lifting cranes, and handling cranes, etc. General cranes are mainly used for general lifting and weight reduction operations; lifting cranes are mainly used for the lifting and transportation of large objects; handling cranes are mainly used for the transportation and loading of goods in fields such as logistics and ports.

In summary, as a type of mechanical equipment, hoisting cranes have a wide range of application scenarios and multiple classification methods. Depending on different requirements and application scenarios, various types of products can be selected to meet the needs.