Freight Hoist Mast Lifts are an economical mechanism to move heavy freight across split levels and between floors.
A Mast Lift is a partially self supporting structure attached to a wall for stability. For the platform to be level with the floor when fully lowered, the base is mounted in a swallow pit. Alternatively the Mast Lift can just sit on the floor slab if fork-lifts place pallets onto the platform, or a low incline ramp can be installed for pallet trolley access.
For safe operation, split level installations may incorporate a lift enclosure or alternatively; handrails with interlocked gates, foot shear safety bar and roller blinds to obstruct ingress under the platform.
Between-floor installations typically require a lift shaft. However in some installations, such as ground floor to mezzanine, a lift enclosure can be supplied attached to the mast structure forming an integral unit that requires minimal site preparation.
Basic freight hoists configured for goods only are the most economical but onboard controls and elevator safety mechanisms can be fitted to allow staff to ride with the load.
For more information please download McGrath Industries’ Freight Hoist Mast Lift brochure.
From its inception in 1964, McGrath Industries has specialised in creating mechanical handling solutions for customers with heavy lift and transfer requirements.
The Company was originally founded as V & M McGrath Engineering Ltd by the late Vincent McGrath and his wife and partner Mary. Today the Company remains privately owned and operated by the McGrath family, with son Chris McGrath and daughter Elizabeth McGrath at the helm.
We started out developing equipment for New Zealand’s timber processing industry. From there we branched into integrated mechanical handling plant for various industrial clients. We also developed a range of standard products including our own commercial elevators, residential elevators, freight hoists and disability access platforms. Our successful history provides us with a wide knowledge base found in few organisations.
Today in the New Zealand market we work with leading European elevator manufactures, supplying and supporting their product while we continue to design and build heavy freight lift equipment and other specialised mechanical handling plant. This includes our broad range of air cargo handling equipment which we supply to air freight operations throughout Australasia and beyond.
McGrath Industries are the go-to engineers in New Zealand for all building vertical lift machinery.