Didsbury MINI-LIFT wire rope hoists are designed for safe goods handling and man-riding operations. Enclosed and open drum models are available to accommodate various heights of lift.

The enclosed drum hoist is supplied with an extension tube and top sheath for overhead eye bolt mountings on tripods and davits or with spigot mounting where headroom is restricted. The open drum model is supplied with frame mounting for normal tripod use. Manually operated in standard form MINI-LIFT hoists can also be converted to air power drive by a snap-on attachment.

Didsbury wire rope hoists are designed for safe materials handling and man-riding operations. Enclosed and open drum models are available to accommodate heights of lift up to 45 metres. Manually operated in standard form, Didsbury hoists can also be converted to air power drive by a snap-on attachment.

The Didsbury Lightweight Tripod provides an easy to handle hoist mounting for vertical lifts in restricted access situations. Easy to erect and adjustable for height and level, it can be deployed quickly for man-riding, general lifting and rescue operations.

• Lightweight, portable and easy to use.
• Winding mechanisms to suit goods handling and man-riding applications.
• Automatic fail-safe braking system.
• 2-speed manual operation minimises operator effort and allows rapid wind-in/wind-out when unladen.
• Optional air drive attachment available for powered lifting.
• Torque limited overload protection on winding handle.
• Cable laying system prevents snagging of cable, reduces cable wear.
• Speed governed descent allows smooth, effortless lowering.
• Manually controlled method of precise lowering.
• Versatile operation and choice of mounting arrangements.
• Built to meet the highest health and safety standards.
• Proof loaded, tested and certified for man-riding and materials handling.

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Winding handle load at SWL

Enclosed Drum:

At 127kg (280lbs) - 2.8kg (6.2lbs)
At 254kg (560lbs) - 5.6kg (12.4lbs)

Open Drum(depending on cable length fitted)

At 127kg (280lbs) - 2.8kg-3.8kg (6.2-8.3lbs)
At 254kg (560lbs) - 5.6-7.6kg (12.4-16.6lbs)

Load capacities

Man-riding 127kg (280lbs) at 10:1 safety factor
Goods handling 254kg (560lbs) at 5:1 safety factor

Lifting speed

Manual: 1.75m per minute at 60r.p.m.
Air driven: 7.32m per minute.

Governed lowering speed

0.5m per second average.