Hoisting Equipment
Manual and powered equipment for lifting loads
Durham Lifting supplies manual and powered hoisting equipment for workshops, sites, production facilities and industrial lifting operations. Capacity, lift height, headroom, suspension, power supply and duty should be considered together.
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Equipment for your application
Load, lift height, headroom, suspension, power supply, duty and operating environment.

Manual chain blocks
Hand-operated vertical lifting for maintenance, installation and workshop work. Specify capacity, lift height and suspension.
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Lever hoists
Portable lifting and tensioning equipment for the duties permitted by the selected model. Tell us the load and working direction.
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Electric hoists
Powered lifting for workshop and production use. Selection includes supply voltage, duty, controls and available headroom.
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Air hoists
Pneumatic lifting options for suitable industrial environments. Confirm the air supply, duty and any hazardous-area requirements.
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Beam trolleys and clamps
Support and travel components matched to the hoist, beam profile and required capacity.
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Wire rope pulling machines
Portable rope-operated equipment for suitable lifting, pulling and positioning tasks. Specify load, travel and anchorage.
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Get the right equipment quoted
Load, lift height, headroom, suspension, power supply, duty and operating environment.
Send what you know. Our sales team can discuss suitable products, documentation and delivery requirements.
Send your requirementA model reference, photograph or description of the task.
How many you need, delivery location and required date.
Certification, calibration or project-specific requirements.
Discuss equipment hire
Hire options depend on equipment type, specification and availability. Tell the team your site, dates and expected duration.
Hoisting Equipment questions
What types of hoist can Durham Lifting supply?
We supply manual chain blocks, lever hoists, electric hoists and air hoists, together with beam trolleys, clamps and wire rope pulling machines. Selection depends on the lifting task, available support and operating environment.
Should I choose a manual, electric or air hoist?
The choice depends on how often you lift, the load, lift height, available power or compressed air and the working environment. Tell us about the task and expected use so we can discuss suitable options.
What details do I need for a hoist quotation?
Provide the required capacity, lift height, available headroom, suspension arrangement and quantity. For powered hoists, include the power supply, controls and expected duty. Photographs of the installation area can help.
Can I hire hoisting equipment instead of buying it?
Durham Lifting also offers hoisting equipment hire for temporary projects, installation and maintenance work. Tell us your site, dates and specification so the hire team can confirm suitable equipment and availability.