Hoists used in aerospace manufacturing encompass electrically, pneumatically, and manually operated lifting units — including chain hoists, wire-rope hoists, and beam-mounted trolley hoists — designed to raise, lower, and position airframe structures, engine assemblies, and large aerostructure components within controlled production and MRO environments, complying with ASME B30 and LOLER load-rating requirements.
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Hoists suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Didsbury Engineering Co Ltd (16 aircraft)
Sectors serving Handling Equipment companies:
Metals •
Fluid Power •
Power Transmission •
Fasteners •
Mechanical Hardware •
Electrical Power Systems •
Actuation •
Active Electronic Components •
Structural Components •
Terminals, Relays & Switching •
Sensors, Transducers & Detectors •
Plastics •
Non-metal Materials •
Composite Materials
Handling Equipment
Sectors purchasing from Handling Equipment companies:
Airframer •
Manufacturing Services •
Airframe Assemblies •
Aircraft Operations •
Turbine Engines •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Buildings •
Landing Assemblies •
Rotors & Propellers
