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Do you work in construction? Looking for a scaffold hoist? Get your tools and building materials up to high levels quickly and safely with one from our very own range.

Here at Lifting Gear Direct, we stock a wide variety of scaffold hoists, sometimes referred to as a scaffold lift or scaffold winch, together with related accessories. We cater for the needs of construction workers throughout the UK with hoists from Imer and TEA L'Europea.


There are numerous model choices with the TEA HE235  being one of our best sellers. You can also buy  Imer hoists for scaffolding along with a great selection of accessories for hoisting up your materials easily. So if you need a hoist like these you have come to the right place, we have builders gantry hoists available too for when scaffolding is not available.

Scaffold Crane System

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About Scaffold Crane Systems The track used in this scaffold runway crane sys..

 

TEA HE 235 Scaffold Hoist

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Designed with care and built using excellent materials and components, the HE 23..

 

L'Europea HE 200 Scaffold Hoist

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 The HE 200 model is complete with pendant control & Scaffolding Bracke..

Imer BE200 Scaffold Hoist

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Imer BE200 Scaffold Hoist Features As standard the BE200 hoist comes with a wor..

HE 200 Veloce Scaffold Hoist

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HE 200 Veloce Scaffold Hoist Features Just like the HE 150 Veloce this is a tri..

L'Europea HE 150 Veloce Scaffold Hoist

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 Thanks to its 33 metre per minute average lifting speed, it can outpace it..

MP200 Scaffold Hoist

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Features of the MP200 Scaffold Hoist The MP200 differs from normal scaffold hoi..

TT 125 Scaffold Hoist / Hobby Hoist

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TT 125 Scaffold Hoist Features  Known as a hobby hoist, in its standard si..

TT200 Scaffold Hoist / Hobby Hoist

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TT200 Scaffold Hoist Features & Benefits With a pretty powerful motor for t..

Imer ETR200 N Scaffold Hoist

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Features of the Imer ETR200 N Scaffold Hoist One of the main features of this s..

IMER TR 225N Scaffold hoist

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Benefits of the IMER TR 255N Scaffold Hoist This special pole helps to even out..

Imer AP 150 Scaffold Winch

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Using the Imer AP 150 Scaffold Winch This winch is usually placed on the ground..

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Scaffold Hoists

Why Use a Scaffold Hoist or Scaffold Winch?

Carrying tools and materials up a scaffold tower is no easy task as you really need your two hands to climb up the ladders safely. What's more, the items you need at a high lever are often either too large, too heavy or both. Due to the fact that most building sites incorporate scaffold towers to enable workers to gain safer access to the upper levels of the build, a hoist or winch makes an ideal lifting companion.

Loads can be quickly and effortlessly lifted to whatever level required at the touch of a button. No manual strain is needed, other than for attaching the load to the hoist. Consequently there will be an uptick in productivity due to the speed of materials being moved around. There will also likely be fewer muscle strains and back pulls so less time off is taken by your workers. Therefore choosing to use one of these hoists is a very cost efficient move.


Scaffolding Hoist Options

This type of hoist provides efficient lifting power, as well as designs which are attuned to outdoor operations. Of course they will require a scaffold tower so that they can be attached to one of the poles.

There are two key types of hoists in this genre; The standard scaffolding hoist and a scaffold winch, both fit and work a little differently although essentially do the same job. Your choice will depend on multiple factors so read on to find out more on each type. There is a third type of hoisting system for scaffolding systems and that it the scaffold crane system; a lightweight runway track fixes horizontally across scaffold poles to which a hoist can be mounted, thus creating a mini overhead crane.


Using a Scaffolding Hoist


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These are powered lifting hoists that is attached to a small framework which then attached to a scaffold pole via two special scaffold clamps. Once attached the frame is able to pivot around the pole to enable precise positioning of the hoist and easier unloading at the top. The hoist cantilevers over the buildings edge, sometimes at various extensions if the arm of the framework is adjustable.

These hoists are usually taken up the scaffold tower to where loads are repeatedly needed which may be a little tricky but once set up the benefits are pretty big.

There is much more choice for these hoists rather than the winches with many models available from both TEA L'Europea and Imer.


 

Using a Scaffold Winch


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A scaffold winch is set up differently from the standard scaffolding hoist. The main body with the motor (the heaviest and largest part) stays on the ground. Only the loading hook and small frame is taken to the height you need to lift too. The load hook passes through the frame which clamps to a scaffold pole. So, the wire rope containing the loading hook extends out from the main unit on the ground. It reaches all the way up to the frame extension where it passes through the pulleys and then goes back down to the ground.

The rope length on these winches is about 80 or 100 metres, therefore a lifting height of approximately 40 or 50 meters is attainable.

The key advantage to this type is that you don't have to lug the heaviest part up high. There are only a few choices in this newer scaffold hoisting/winching option. From TEA / L'Europea there is the HG200 which can lift the highest or the MP200, both have 200kg lifting capacities. From Imer there is the AP150 with a 150kg capacity.




Using a Scaffold Crane Runway System

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A more recent design development, the crane runway system could prove to be essential in big constructions.

The lightweight track comes in various lengths of 3 or 6 metres and multiple lengths can be connected to span the entire length of the scaffolding tower. The connection clamps are extremely robust yet are quick to install with additional joint supports available. There is a choice of trolley systems to fit the special track so that you can suspend your chosen hoisting system from it easily.

The track will extend out over the scaffolding so loads can be lifted free and clear of the tower and building. Once up to level the load can be moved across the length of the runway track and off-loaded wherever required.

This system is ideal for larger / longer buildings although can be used on smaller projects if you wish.




Scaffold Hoisting Accessories

Lifting Gear Direct is the best place to find lifting accessories of all types, from shackles and swivel eye bolts to snatch blocks and beyond. 

To get even more out of your scaffold winch, why not invest in one of our excellent lifting slings? These can be used to handle loads of many types, with chain slings and fibre rope slings sitting happily alongside one another in our range. We even have round slings and wear sleeves which can compliment specific operations and limit the friction that occurs during lifting.



Scaffold winch safety measures

With a high quality scaffold winch supplied by Lifting Gear Direct you can expect that the built in systems designed to improve lifting safety will be capable of limiting the likelihood of accidents occurring. However, all the preventative measures in the world will be meaningless unless you are also committed to operating the equipment in a safe way. 

Establishing safe lifting practices is important for a number of reasons, not least because incidents and injuries are a persistent risk in commercial environments. Downtime caused by avoidable hiccups can cost your business money and reduce trust in the organisation amongst employees and customers alike. When using a scaffold winch, it is, therefore, vital to adhere to strict protocols and ensure that load limits are never exceeded, no matter what. 

If you are not well versed in the kinds of features, capabilities and limitations that scaffold winches have to offer, it is sensible to seek out the assistance of specialists who know exactly how to provide advice on this issue. 

This is not just about ensuring safety, but also about avoiding a situation in which the hoist you choose is far too powerful to be justified by the work you have in mind. Lifting Gear Direct has a lot of experience in this area and will be the best place to both buy hoist equipment and also learn more about the ins and outs of each product and manufacturer operating in this category. 



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Further information can also be obtained by completing our rapid enquiry form. So if you are in need of a hoist, please do not hesitate. Get in touch today! You can even speak to someone on the phone by calling 01384 76961. Our friendly, experienced team will not let you down!




SCAFFOLD HOIST FAQ'S


What is a scaffolding hoist?

A scaffold hoist is a special type of electric lifting hoist that fits onto a scaffold pole on a scaffolding tower. Typically used on construction sites to lift materials up to the different heights of the scaffolding/building construction level.

What is the difference between a hoist and a winch?

The hoist type is attached to a pole high up the scaffolding, the load hook is dropped to ground level for load attachment ready to be raised. With a scaffold winch the main unit sits on the ground and therefore operated from ground level. It is the load hook that is taken to the top of the scaffold and passed through a pulley then back to the ground for loading and lifting.

What is a scaffold crane system?

A scaffold crane system consists of a lightweight runway beam which can be clamped onto scaffolding poles. A compatible hoist of your choosing can then be attached for lifting loads. This system creates an easy to use complete craning system on building sites.

What types of accessories are there?

Accessories can greatly enhance the usability of your scaffold or builders hoist. We have a huge range from brick baskets, wheelbarrow slings, tipping buckets and bucket carriers to pole extensions, window props and complete liftable wheelbarrows.

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