2 Ton Hoist Rental

A hoist is designed to cater to your heavy load lifting needs, and it is easily available at all 2 ton hoist rental firms. When you receive the hoist from another party, you should follow a few simple guidelines before putting the device into actual action. A few minutes of testing and inspection on your part can avoid any potential accidents and ensure the longevity of the 2 ton hoist, saving you any replacement cost if you happen to damage the device before return.

Visual inspection of the 2 ton hoist

2 ton hoist rental firms have the responsibility to check their products before leasing them out, but as the actual consumer who will be depending on it for the entire project, you should at least perform some visual checks for obvious defects. Is there any component broken, deformed or even missing? For metallic parts, especially the roller segment of a 2 ton roller chain hoist, ensure that it is totally rust free. Apply a new layer of grease after removing the old and dirty layer; this is necessary for the smooth operation of the 2 ton hoist.

If you are using a nylon-strap hoist, it is vital to check that there is completely no frays or signs of torn threads. Replace it with a new one even if it is simply dirty or contaminated so that the strap will not give way during the lifting process. Cleaning the strap is generally not recommended by any renowned 2 ton hoist rental firm, as it will be subjected to severe wear and tear, which further weakens its durability.

Checking of internal parts of the hoist

After visual inspection of the 2 ton hoist, dismantle it and check the entire housing assembly. The fit between the 'dogs' and their respective pivot pins must be able to move about freely, but without excessive space. The unloader plate must not be worn out or become rounded at the corners, and must be replaced without question if it fails the basic requirement. For the hook, its nuts must be tightly screwed and its safety latches must be working perfectly. Most importantly, all internal parts must never be chipped, sheared or bent due to side loading when the 2 ton hoist is in operation. Once every part has been checked thoroughly and replaced accordingly, follow the manual provided by the 2 ton hoist rental firm and reassemble the entire device in reverse order of dismantling.

Test runs before actual operation

Most 2 ton hoist rental firms assure you that the hoist can withstand up to 1.5 times the weight rating indicated. However, you should personally test the hoist by first attaching a test load to it and see if any tooth is malfunctioning. Once this step is completed, change to the rated load and pay undivided attention to action of the 'dogs' during the test. If the 2 ton hoist is operating perfectly without signs of jamming, the device is considered to be in working condition and you can begin using it for the actual project. Avoid overloading the 2 ton hoist so that its life span will not be overly compromised.

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