Electric Hoist Breakdown Repairs & Electrical Fault Finding

Worn chain-guide limit switches, burnt reversing contactors, and hoist brake coil dropouts leave heavy loads stranded and create severe workshop hazards. Lectro Power Systems provides rapid electrical troubleshooting, brake adjustments, and pendant rewiring for industrial electric hoists across Western Australia.
Symptoms We Resolve

Common Electric Hoist Faults We Diagnose & Fix

  • Hoist Brake Slip & Holding Failures

    Repairing electromagnetic brake rectifiers, burnt DC brake coils, and worn mechanical friction discs.
  • Directional Contactor Welding

    Replacing mechanically interlocked reversing contactors with pitted or welded contact tips.
  • Pendant Control & Radio Remote Drops

    Tracing fatigue-broken pendant control cables, replacing worn pushbuttons, and testing radio receivers.
  • Upper & Lower Limit Switch Tripping

    Testing rotary gearing limits, cross-wire limit switches, and anti-two-block safety mechanisms.
  • Motor Humming Without Lifting

    Investigating single-phasing on 415V supplies, blown capacitor banks on single-phase hoists, and seized gearboxes.
  • Festoon Track & Power Feed Breaks

    Repairing snagged trolley power cables, worn conductor bar collector shoes, and damaged junction boxes.
The Lectro Advantage

Why Choose Lectro for Electric Hoist Repairs

  • Fail-safe brake safety testing

    Precision air-gap adjustment and brake torque verification to guarantee zero load slip under full rated capacity.
  • Ruggedised pendant & remote replacements

    Sourcing heavy-duty, impact-resistant crane pendants and multi-channel wireless control systems.
  • Strict compliance with AS 1418 & AS 2550

    Ensuring all electrical repairs, limit switches, and emergency cut-offs adhere to Australian crane and hoist standards.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does our hoist motor hum loudly and fail to lift the load?
How does the electromagnetic brake work on an electric hoist?
Can you replace a damaged wired pendant with a wireless radio remote control system?
Do you service electric hoists installed on overhead monorails and jib cranes?