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Methods to improve the life of electric hoists

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Methods to improve the life of electric hoists

2024-04-19

The life of the electric hoist is affected by operation and maintenance. In order to extend its service life, it is necessary to pay attention to: newly purchased electric hoists or reused after being idle need to undergo empty operation and load tests; regularly check the gear box oil and chain wear, and clean and oil them in time; operate according to the model specifications and do not overload; use Keep it clean and store in ventilated areas.

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Electric hoists, like people, are alive. If you use and maintain electric hoists correctly, their lifespan will be extended. So how to improve the service life of electric hoists in actual operation? Below Chenli editor will give you a detailed introduction:


Electric hoists are generally divided into electric chain hoists, wire rope electric hoists, micro electric hoists, combined electric chain hoists, multi-function hoists, etc. The difference between telephone chain hoists and wire rope electric hoists is that the wire rope is replaced by a chain. The general lifespan of electric hoists is about five or six years, but the actual situation is not like this. Due to operational problems, the lifespan varies, and there are various gaps.

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In actual operation, maintenance of electric hoists is a very important task. If you want to improve the service life of electric hoists, you should pay attention to the following aspects:


1. The newly purchased electric hoist must be run empty for several times first. When an idle electric hoist is used again, it is necessary to check the load test, check the condition of each component of the chain electric hoist, and see if the chain is entangled or stuck to prevent accidents;


2. When the working time of the gearbox oil of the electric hoist reaches 500 hours, check the use of lubricating oil. Check the lubricating oil regularly for three months, and refill it in time if it is missing;

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3. The general cause of chain wear of electric chain hoists is rust and debris. Most electric hoists need to be disassembled for cleaning and oiling. Cleaning should be done once or twice a year, depending on the actual operating conditions;


4. Electric hoists have requirements for different models and specifications. When using them, everyone must strictly follow the requirements and do not exceed the rated load of the electric hoist. This is to avoid damaging the parts of the electric hoist and shortening its lifespan;


5. After each use of the electric hoist, remember to keep it clean, wipe it clean, and place the electric hoist in a ventilated environment.