Like other products in the line – including 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0-ton capacity versions – the new 0.25-ton version is designed for lifting and pulling.
The hoist is said to be both lightweight and durable, while the trolleys fit most common I-, S- and W-beams.
Steve Napieralski, president at Oz Lifting, said: “We have had a lot of inquiries for the 0.25 so we decided to add that to the line and, given that most of our sales are for both the manual chain hoist and trolley, it makes sense to continue to expand them together – at both ends of the capacity scale. In most instances, the products are used in lifting versus pulling applications, but the ability to do both remains a selling point.”
There is no specific application for this kind of manual hoist and trolley, beyond the fact that stainless steel is used in corrosive environments, including wastewater treatment plants, saltwater, or wash-down applications.
Napieralski added: “We have a successful carbon steel hoist and trolley range [from 0.25 to 5 tons] – cost and application drive the decision whether that would be sufficient or if the stainless steel alternative is more suitable. Stainless is typically two or even three times the cost of carbon steel, which is significant for certain end users, and carbon is perfectly adequate in numerous scenarios.”
The stainless steel products require a similar maintenance programme as their carbon counterparts, Napieralski explained. He also stressed the importance of adhering to maintenance and inspection programmes, especially if the equipment is being operated in a highly corrosive environment. Oz Lifting outlines these requirements in an owner’s manual, included with every shipment, along with test certification. As the documentation states, the product meets a range of standards, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Napieralski said the Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer has “several [new] products on the horizon in both steel types”.
Both 3.0 and 5.0-ton stainless hoists and trolleys are expected in the coming months. Discussions about stainless steel lever hoists are ongoing, while the company already stocks a range of stainless steel beam clamps.
Oz Lifting will exhibit for the first time outside of the US at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s (LEEA) LiftEx trade show (stand 72), which takes place 5-6 October in Aberdeen, Scotland. Oz will co-exhibit with fellow Americans The Caldwell Group.
