MANUAL WINCHES

Manual winches are the most traditional and easiest to use lifting devices. These winches have a minimal pulling capacity (up to about 2T). Manual hoists are only used with arm strength for winding and unwinding.

Some Lifting & Handling winches may have an automatic brake to prevent unintentional unwinding of the cable or rope. The handles of these devices are user-friendly, comfortable and ergonomic.

Manual winches are mainly used in industry, entertainment, stage equipment, water treatment, water reservoirs, sports halls and chandelier suspensions.

How to choose your manual winch?

To choose the right manual winch for your lifting operation, start by defining your type of application and the capacity of the winch you want to lift. The capacity of the winch is the maximum capacity it can lift. The WLL of the winch is only valid for the first layer of rope wound up and is expressed in kilos. The more rope is added to the drum, the more the strength of your manual winch will decrease. Levage Manutention advises you to choose a capacity slightly higher than the load you wish to lift.

The choice of cable or rope is equally important before you begin your installation. If your rope is too long, it will reduce the capacity of your winch and increase the risk of accidents. Therefore, you should choose a length that exactly matches the operation. Steel lifting rope is more resistant to friction and heat but is more sensitive to crushing. Rope has little or no resistance to heat, but is more efficient and safe to use if it breaks.

How do I use a manual winch?

Do you want to buy a manual winch but don't know how to use it? Levage Manutention has the answers to your questions in its YouTube video and in the article "Winch, how does it work?" on its blog.

For more information on manual winches, please contact our customer service department, they will answer all your questions.

Mobile cranes, ideal for indoor use. The mobile jib crane can lift loads ranging from 150 kg to 500 kg with a radius of action of around two metres. The mobile jib crane can be moved by means of all-terrain wheels, which allow it to move on any type of ground. The most commonly used model is the mobile jib crane with a triangular boom with a hollow profile that adapts to workshop conditions.

Drum cranes are the most common cranes, especially in the industrial sector. This type of crane is designed to move very heavy loads of up to several tonnes. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. The jib crane is fixed with chemical anchors or with anchor rods and concrete blocks. The jib cranes are available with a triangular or inverted jib with a rotation range of 270° to 360° and a reach of up to 9 metres.

The wall-mounted jib cranes are equipped with a triangular or inverted jib, which reduces the headroom. The wall-mounted jib crane has the option of being motorised or manual with a 180° rotation. The wall-mounted jib cranes are suitable for individual use and avoid clutter in the work area. The lifting capacity of this type of jib crane ranges from 150kg to 4 tonnes with a standard reach of up to 8000mm.

To choose the right jib crane for your lifting application, you need to:

Know the environment in which you want to install your jib crane. This will allow you to choose between a fixed jib crane, a mobile jib crane or a wall-mounted jib crane.

Know the load you wish to lift with the crane. The weight will allow you to choose the necessary lifting capacity.

Know the maximum height and reach required to lift the load.

Know the type of jib crane you want : you can choose between an electric jib crane or a manual jib crane.

A design office is at your disposal to meet your lifting needs for your cranes and gantries. The design office will draw up an estimate according to your request. For further information, please contact our customer service.