The evolution of the hoist began with the simple lever. The revolution of the hoist continues at Detroit Hoist:

Safety, Quality, and Efficiency!

Advances in safety, quality, and efficiency elevate the Detroit Hoist product line and our customer satisfaction. Ongoing research & development yields remarkable innovations and provides our customer with more choices for a reliable and rugged machine to safely and economically handle loads.

Today, our customer can be assured of:

• Integrated electronic variable speed controls thru VFD or optional Vector drives for hoist, trolley, and bridge motions
• NEMA frame electric or pneumatic piston motors
• Redundant braking systems, including both electro-mechanical and low friction gravity operated mechanical brake
• Advanced material, long lasting, low maintenance load brake liners
• State-of-the art surface hardening procedures for parts subject to extreme wear
• Modern casting products from metals like 80-1003 nodular ductile iron
• Standard redundant upper and lower limit switches
• Patented dual wire rope system for twist relief and added safety Standard safety drop lugs and bumpers
• Circuit breaker and thermal protection
• Trolley drive designs which provide smooth even traction

At Detroit Hoist our customer has the right to expect and receive the best technology to reduce operational cost at maximum safety.