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Horsepower for hoist or lifting device

Horsepower for hoist or lifting device

Horsepower for hoist or lifting device

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I was wondering if anyone has any experience with sizing of motors for lifting devices. I'm looking for a general rule of thumb, say, how many horsepower per ton of lift required. Nothing exact, just something to get an idea for electrical demands.

RE: Horsepower for hoist or lifting device

You might have better luck posting in the mechanical engineering forum.  We're just dumb electrical engineers here.  

RE: Horsepower for hoist or lifting device

Hi, roughly (I cant be bothered to look it up) 500lb 1foot per second = 1 horsepower.

RE: Horsepower for hoist or lifting device

A general rule of thumb would be 1 Hp per Ton,  but it would depend on the hoist gearbox

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