: : Govt. Of Maharashtra-Mechanical Organization -Water Resource Department

Hoists are fixed type equipments and used for lifting the loads (Gates). Electrically operated Overhead Traveling (E.O.T.) cranes are used for lifting and moving the load (Gates) from one place to another. Wire rope operated hoists are used for Lifting Radial Gates, Barrage Gates, and Intake Gates. Generally E.O.T. Cranes are used for Lifting and moving Emergency Gates, Trash Rack Panels and also used in pump houses. Wire rope operated Hoists or Cranes are used when
a positive thrust is not required.

These Hoisting units mainly consist of

Drive Unit Assembly includes Electric Motor, Gear Box, and E.M. Brake etc.
Gear Train Assembly.
Wire Rope Drums.
Wire ropes, Pulley and fixing arrangement.



	WIRE ROPE OPERATED HOISTS AND E.O.T. CRANES
	Hoists are fixed type equipments and used for lifting the loads (Gates). Electrically operated Overhead Traveling (E.O.T.) cranes are used for lifting and moving the load (Gates) from one place to another. Wire rope operated hoists are used for Lifting Radial Gates, Barrage Gates, and Intake Gates. Generally E.O.T. Cranes are used for Lifting and moving Emergency Gates, Trash Rack Panels and also used in pump houses. Wire rope operated Hoists or Cranes are used when a positive thrust is not required. These Hoisting units mainly consist of Drive Unit Assembly includes Electric Motor, Gear Box, and E.M. Brake etc. Gear Train Assembly. Wire Rope Drums. Wire ropes, Pulley and fixing arrangement.
	Generally Gates are lifted and lowered at speed 400-600 mm/min.