A passenger cum material hoist is a lifting device used to transport people and materials vertically in construction sites and industrial settings. It's also known as a builder's hoist. 

Features 

• Safety features: Guardrails, doors, and safety enclosure
• Vertical movement: Moves people and materials between floors and levels
• Capacity: Can carry a range of loads, from 0.3 tons to 30 tons
• Speed: Can have variable frequency hoist with high speeds
• Design: Can be single or double cage, curved, or inclined
• Control: Can have push button operation and a control panel

Uses Construction of high-rise buildings, Infrastructure development, and Renovation of high-rise buildings. 

How it works 

• Uses a rack and pinion system to travel vertically along mast sections
• Can have a heavy duty ramp
• Can have a strong rope
• Can have precise control