Based on theoretical analysis and experiment, when the difference between the ropes length is ensured, the radius difference between the rope grooves and the difference of the rope strain of a double-rope friction hoist will decrease with the increasing of hoisting times. Then the rope grooves cutting are not needed. If the connection form of the ropes or the structure of the frictional wheel of a four-ropes friction hoist are changed into as a double-ropes hoists, the hoist rope grooves will not need to be cut as well, and the working time will be saved and the service life of the rope lining will be lengthened also.