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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...