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Cross Hauling

Cross Hauling Hoists

Red Rooster Lifting’s ‘Cross Hauling’ Air Hoists are suitable for working fully loaded at angles up to 45 degrees from the vertical, allowing loads to be moved horizontally from a fixed position. The air hoists can be used for positioning and transferring loads operating at an angle with the load chains under tension between hoists. The safety factor built into the hoist means that the weight of the load being lifted/transferred will not cause either hoist to be overloaded during operation.

About Our Cross Hauling Hoists

Key features and components of a cross-hauling air hoist typically include:

Balanced Load Distribution:

By using multiple hoists, you can achieve more balanced load distribution. This helps prevent strain on any single point or equipment, reducing the risk of equipment failure and ensuring safer lifting operations.

Versatility and Flexibility:

Cross-hauling enables lifting in different directions and angles, offering greater flexibility in handling materials or equipment in various orientations. This versatility is particularly useful in complex lifting scenarios.

Improved Control:

With multiple hoists working in tandem, operators can have better control and precision during lifting operations. This allows for more refined adjustments and finer positioning of the load.

Load Capacity:

The hoist's load capacity will vary depending on its design and specifications. It is important to ensure that the hoist's capacity matches the weight of the load you intend to move. Red Rooster Lifting offers cross hauling air hoists with capacities ranging from 1 tonne to 30 tonnes.

Cross-hauling air hoists are often used in industrial settings, such as manufacturing facilities, construction sites, shipyards, and under deck offshore, where heavy objects need to be lifted, positioned, and transported horizontally between hoists. They offer advantages in terms of precision, efficiency, and safety, as they can be controlled with great accuracy and are less labour-intensive compared to manual methods.

Hire a Cross Hauling Air Hoist

At Red Rooster Lifting we aim to offer you, the customer, the equipment you need when you need it. Our experienced staff will help advise you with your equipment needs and will quickly confirm price and availability.

From our stock of over 400 hoists,load cells and other lifting solutions we can offer something to meet your requirements. A large part of our rental hoists and trolleys are between 10 tonne to 50 tonne.

Our hire rates reflect the duration, the quantity of equipment and specification required. From our head office in Aberdeen and depot in West Bromwich, we can supply our range of equipment worldwide at the most competitive rates possible.

  • Avoid the capital outlay of new equipment
  • Technical support always available
  • Equipment tailored to your requirements
  • Leave the plant maintenance to your lifting team
  • Fast availability of large quantities and capacities at short notice

To hire a cross hauling air hoist, use form on our hire page or call our sales team today.

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FAQs

Cross-hauling air hoists are used with various industrial applications for the precise lifting and horizontal movement of heavy loads. They are utilised in manufacturing for assembly and material handling, in construction for lifting equipment and materials, and in shipbuilding for positioning ship components.

Additionally, they are also used in sectors such as utilities and mining. These hoists are versatile tools used to enhance efficiency and safety in a wide range of tasks, making them indispensable in many workplace scenarios.

Standard air hoists are designed for vertical lifting and lowering of loads. Cross-hauling air hoists work fully loaded at angles of up to 45 degrees from the vertical, in situations where both vertical and horizontal load manipulation is necessary, such as in manufacturing and construction projects that demand versatile material handling solutions.