Platform Hoists

Determine if platform hoists are the right tool for your project There are industry standards and codes designed to help you determine the appropriate hoist for your needs and if a platform hoist may be the best choice.

I recommend:  The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) offers codes and standards for a variety of industrial platform hoists. These publications are available for immediate download in PDF format or may be ordered in printed book form. The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) offers a document to help choose the most economical platform hoists for your project. It may also be downloaded for free in PDF format or purchased in book form for a small fee.

Choose the best platform hoists for construction Finding a skilled platform hoist manufacturer makes all the difference when choosing a platform hoist for construction needs. Many of these companies are also a great source from which to buy platform hoist equipment.

I recommend:  Hi-Tech Hoist Corporation manufactures and sells heavy duty platform hoists for materials weighing between 3000 pounds and 4000 lbs. The Reimann & Georger Corporation (RGC) has an excellent line of gas- and electric-powered roofing platform hoists. Renting platform hoists may also be an economical choice. Sunbelt Rentals has a nationwide network of locations that offer roofing platform hoist rental and other lift equipment to meet your needs. Simply enter your zip code to find the office nearest to you.

Choose the right commercial platform hoists Not all projects require industrial platform hoists. A good platform hoist distributor can help you find the perfect platform hoist for your individual needs.

I recommend:  Electric Wheelchairs 101 has a wide selection of platform hoists for personal use such as stair lifts, adjustable beds, lift chairs and bath lifts for the home. Harmar Mobility manufactures a wide range of wheelchair platform hoists and other lifts that may be installed on most cars or vans.