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.
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