Hoist & Winch has completed the installation of eight tailored electric chain and wire rope hoists at a UK dockside seed-crush and refinery facility, supporting critical maintenance operations across the site.

The turnkey package included equipment from three European manufacturers, selected to meet specific operational requirements, including quayside, ATEX-rated and production areas.

Solutions ranged from 2-ton explosion-proof chain hoists to a 9-tonne wire rope hoist, with features such as remote control, two-speed operation and enhanced safety systems.

All installations underwent LOLER inspections, load testing and certification, followed by operator training to ensure safe and efficient use.

“Every area of this facility presented its own technical challenges, from dockside lifting operations and ATEX requirements to low-headroom maintenance applications,” says Hoist & Winch Director Andy Allen. “By selecting the most appropriate hoist technology for each location, we were able to provide the customer with a safe, reliable and long-term lifting solution that supports efficient maintenance across the entire plant.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service