Can I keep a dead load of 200lbs suspended from this hoist for an indefinite amount of time? What type of breaking system is used and is there a risk of it failing and dropping the weight?
Yes, you can keep a dead load of 200lbs suspended from this hoist for an indefinite amount of time. It uses gear brakes. As long as the wire rope is not damaged. There will be no problem.
Not sure, but the installer person once said he’d unrolled it about 17’. Don’t know if that was fully unrolled or not.
The. Manufacturer should be able to ansswe that for you though.