DSM Hoist

DSM Hoist Safety Tips

The way that you store your chain plays a huge role in life expectancy.

Ensure that you are storing chain in a clean, dry environment with ventilation. Never store them in a place where they are exposed to weather. Oil or lube the chains before they are placed in prolonged storage. Keep them organized for future use (adding, it makes periodic inspections go much easier too.)

DSM Hoist's below the hook lifting devices (BTHLDs) are easy to handle with safety at the top of our priority list Always!.

We are here with solutions to your every day lifting projects.

Let DSM Hoist design for you an ergonomic below the hook lifting device that will elevate the safety, shave off the time, & lower the stress level of every lift you perform.

Let us note that there are absolutely no shortcuts taken here at DSM Hoist. We invest in the highest quality materials, collaborate with the finest machinists & welders to produce all of our BTHLDs.

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Hoist Solutions are closer than you think..

If you’re finding us through a search on the internet for hoist services, we’d like to introduce ourselves and invite you to call us anytime for your heavy material lifting needs. We are DSM Hoist, a small business founded by owner, Scott Marek.. Scott and his crew of professional technicians who specialize in area of hoist repair, installation, hoist inspections & BTHLD design & fabrication, we are your Hoist solution. Because we are not a large corporation, we treat our customers with the respect they deserve and do all that we can to keep them thriving. We are located just south of the Des Moines area in Iowa and travel to our customers..

Our phone number is 1-515-981-5600 and we’d be happy to hear from you & see how we can make your life a little more easy as it relates to overhead cranes & hoists.

Hoist Repair

There are many facets to running a smooth manufacturing facility. And without well maintained equipment, the show can’t go on.

Here at DSM Hoist, we help you keep production moving with hoist services that include Repairs, Installations, Maintenance, yearly Load Tests & timely Inspections, etc.

Feel free to call us & visit about your facility and what we can do to help you.

In the meantime, stay safe and have an awesome day.

Performing Functional Test & inspection on Rental Equipment

The Number One Safeguard is Inspection

Each lifting device will have its inspection record on board, Reviewing past inspection and maintenance records provide valuable insights into the crane’s overall health and any recurring issues.

The manufacturer’s operator manual should also be reviewed; it serves as a crucial reference for proper operation, capacity limitations, and inspection procedures. OSHA mandates that a copy of the manual is always present in the crane cab for easy access by the operator.

The process

  1. Visual Inspection:

    • Check for any visible damages, leaks, or loose components.

  2. Control Check:

    • Test all crane controls: hoist, swing, trolley, boom extension, and emergency stop.

  3. Load Test:

    • Conduct a controlled load test to verify the crane's lifting capacity.

  4. Safety Features:

    • Test all safety features including limit switches, overload protection, and emergency braking system.

  5. Operational Test:

    • Operate the crane through a full range of motions to ensure smooth operation.

Upon successful completion of the functional test and ensuring that the crane meets all safety requirements, it can be deemed ready for use on the designated job site.

Notify the Rental Firm if any issues or concerns are identified during the test so that appropriate actions can be taken.

Don’t take for granted that someone before you has already done a proper inspection. We absolutely need to think in these terms “my safety is in my own hands.”