Rope hoists and electric wire rope hoists are designed to lift heavy loads from one place to another. They come in many forms, including single sheave, double sheave, and sliding plate types, and can be used for vertical lifting or horizontal pulling applications. Rope hoists are especially useful when frequent or continued operation of the machinery is required or if the loads being lifted are awkward or heavy. There are many different types of rope hoists and electric wire rope hoists; here’s our take on the top five benefits of rope hoists and electric wire rope hoists.