When purchasing hoist, there are a few things to take into consideration. The weight of the material that is going to be lifted, the length of the chain required, the height of ceiling beams for hanging the hoist off. Many customers make mistake by buying 1 ton hoist for similar weighted item they will lift. It can lift 1 ton, but if it’s used regularly, it’ll wear out pretty quickly if putting the same amount of weight on the hoist constantly. One must take into consideration the strength of your anchor point and the weight of hoist in relation to the material that is going to be lifted. Always make sure the spot you will be hanging the hoist on is durable enough to lift the weight. Hoist comes in different types and variety as per the requirements of the application.