Hand pulled hoists are generally used for short distance lifting and handling, because they are lightweight and belong to small lifting equipment, and are loved by many people. When it comes to the simple operation and wide range of use of hand pulled hoists, we will think of an important component in hand pulled hoists, the "ratchet wheel". What is the "ratchet wheel"? What are the functions of a "ratchet"? Let me give you a brief introduction below.

Hand pulled hoists are commonly used in various lifting industries to lift heavy objects. Generally, heavy objects are suspended in the air and placed on a work platform, making the entire process lightweight and time-saving. There is an important component in the chain hoist called the "ratchet mechanism", which can control the chain hoist to lower heavy objects while maintaining their descent speed. In layman's terms, it is the brake.

Each chain hoist will have a ratchet mechanism, which is composed of a ratchet and a pawl. A single ratchet or pawl cannot complete the braking function, and must be used together to form a ratchet mechanism to prevent the chain hoist from reversing and play a braking role.