Can Worm Gear Winch be Used for Lifting Things Off of the Ground

Updated 02/14/2018 | Published 02/13/2018

Question:

Is there anything stopping you from using a worm gear to raise something, then crank the other way to slowly lower it to the ground after?

asked by: Reid B

Expert Reply:

Worm gear winches actually make the best hoists like what you described. The Dutton Lainson Worm Gear winch part # DL10954 is a ceiling hoist designed for exactly what you are looking for. It has a 1,500 lb lifting capacity and mounts to the ceiling.

expert reply by: Jameson C