The Griphoist TIRFOR TU range of machines is used for heavy duty applications whenever there is a need for lifting or pulling heavy loads over long periods in difficult conditions.

TU-32 rigged with 8-1/2-ton shackle and endless sling. This is from recent TorqHoist rescue training with FDNY

FDNY Rescue 1 & 2 uses and recommends the Griphoist.as a valuable complement to their rigging arsenal.
APPLICATIONS
Construction, public works, civil engineering
♦ moving & positioning formwork horizontally
or vertically
♦ positioning section or precast concrete beams
♦ lifting work platforms or suspended working
platforms
♦ dragging, general lifting, guying, tensioning, etc.
Bridges
♦ positioning formwork
♦ guy rope tensioning
♦ pulling pre-cast concrete beams
♦ suspending inspection and maintenance
platforms
Steel structures
♦ plumbing or aligning steel structures
♦ erecting steel silos
Industry
♦ installation & removal of machine tools
and presses
♦ loading & unloading of heavy equipment
♦ lifting & pulling during maintenance
operations
Escalators, elevators
♦ loading, unloading and rigging of escalators
♦ lifting & positioning the cars and hoisting machinery.
Electricity and telecommunications
♦ positioning transformers
♦ erection of mobile aerials and antennas
♦ tensioning underground and overhead cables
♦ guy rope tensioning operations
Oil and chemical industries
♦ controlled positioning & assembly of pipes &
ducting
♦ tensioning guy ropes for silos & tanks during
construction
♦ inspection & maintenance work

Model TU-17 Rated at 2,000 Lbs
Model TU-28 Rated at 4,000 Lbs
Model TU-32 Rated at 8,000 Lbs

All Blocstops are Furnished with Sling & Anchor Shackle