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A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by mans of a drum or lift wheel around which rope or chain wraps. In this case manually operated, with a wire rope as a its lifting medium. The load is attached to the hoist by means of a lifting hook.

Hoisting and Conveying Apparatus

A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by mans of a drum or lift wheel around which…