How to choose between a manual hoist and an electric hoist?

Scenarios where electric hoists are preferred

1. High-frequency and heavy-load operations

Applicable scenarios: Factory assembly lines, construction sites, ports, etc., where heavy objects need to be lifted frequently.

Advantages: Electric hoists have fast lifting speed and high efficiency, and long-term use can reduce labor costs.

2. Need for precise control or long-term hovering

Applicable scenarios:High-altitude equipment installation, maintenance, precision instrument lifting, etc.

Advantages: Electric hoists can achieve slow lifting through frequency converters, making operation easier and suitable for operations requiring precise positioning.

3. Fixed workstations or track operations

Applicable scenarios:Used in conjunction with cranes and tracks to achieve mobile transportation.

Advantages: Electric hoists can be installed on cranes and gantry cranes to expand the scope of operations.

4. Adequate budget and with power supply conditions

Applicable scenarios: Not sensitive to cost and the operation environment has a stable power supply.

Advantages: Although the initial cost of electric hoists is high, long-term high-frequency use can spread the cost.

Scenarios where electric hoists are preferred

1.Low frequency and light load operation

Applicable scenarios: Occasionally transporting farm tools in rural warehouses, hoisting items in family garages, etc.

Advantages: The hand-cranked hoist has low equipment cost, simple maintenance, and higher cost performance.

2.Without power supply or requiring flexible movement

Applicable scenarios:Temporary maintenance in the wild, deep mine construction, open-air operations, etc. in environments without power supply.

Advantages: The hand-cranked hoist does not require an electrical connection and is easy to carry.

3.Limited space or budget constraints

Applicable scenarios:Narrow spaces do not allow for the installation of electric equipment, or for projects with a relatively low initial investment cost.

Advantages：The hand-cranked hoist is small in size，light in weight，and the price is only 1/3 to 1/2 of that of an electric hoist.

4.For explosion-proof or special environment operations

Applicable scenarios：Chemical，oil and gas sites，etc. with flammable and explosive environments.

Advantages：Explosion-proof hand-cranked hoists need to be selected，while electric hoists require additional explosion-proof devices，resulting in higher costs.

Selection Suggestions

For heavy loads (≥5 tons) or frequent use (multiple times per day) → Electric hoists should be preferred.

For light loads (≤3 tons) and occasional use → Manual hoists are more cost-effective.

Without a stable power supply or with high mobility requirements → Manual hoists are the only option.

For explosion-proof or special environment operations → Choose explosion-proof manual hoists or electric hoists based on the environment.

For long-term high-frequency use → The efficiency improvement of electric hoists can offset the cost.

For short-term low-frequency use → Manual hoists offer better cost performance.