I'm also looking into hydraulic cylinder as a way to lift. Thinking of two working side by side to lift the load. What advantages do I gain over using chain?
I'm looking for some input on the design of a lifting device.
The design is required to accurately lower lower a load of 400 metric tonnes through a height of 50m, return to the top of it's travel and lower the next load and so on. I'm currently thinking along the lines of a two-pronged tower...