CM Lodestar VS Hoists

Specifications

• Easy Inspection: Brake location allows for quick access and easy inspection.
• Less Maintenance: Lifetime grease-lubricated gear box means no oil change out is required. Precision gears provide better wear and longer life.
• Reduced Downtime: Clutch located outside the gear box allows for easy access, which eliminates the need for complete disassembly and reduces downtime.
• Improved Serviceability: Easy access to the clutch, motor, electrical control panel and brake assembly.
• Heavy-Duty Brake: Heavy-duty DC brake is designed for a long service life.
• Smooth Gearing: Lifetime grease-lubricated gear box and helical gearing ensures better wear and smooth operation.
• Long Service Life: Heavy-duty rated motor.
• Quiet Operation: 80% reduction in sound pressure as compared to the classic Lodestar.
• Improved Load Safety: Clutch is located outside the load path, preventing slipping of the load in an overload condition when the brake is not powered.
• Long Chain Life: 5-pocket lift wheel provides excellent chain and lift wheel engagement for smoother lifting and reduced vibration, equating to less wear and a longer chain life. Zinc plating protects chain from environmental conditions.
• Easy Access Control Panel: Finger-safe wiring and plug-and-play connectors on the control panel allow for easy access to the variable frequency drive (VFD).
• Zinc-Plated Load Chain: Designed and manufactured in the USA by Columbus McKinnon. Zinc-plated Star Grade load chain protects against corrosion.
• Exceeds H4 Requirements: Lodestar exceeds H4 requirements. Engineered for high duty cycles and the toughest applications.
• Eco-Friendly: Lifetime grease-lubricated gear box means no changing and disposing of hazardous oil. Documented RoHS compliance. Shipped in boxes made of recycled material.
• Metric Rated, Lifetime Warranty: The industry’s best warranty against manufacturing and material defects.
• Fabric Chain Container: Standard up to 20 ft. lift.
• Standard Suspension: Rigid hook suspension.
• CM Rocket Pendant: 2-step hoists furnished with CM Rocket pendant as standard. Pushbutton pendant is optional.
• Pushbutton Pendant: 3-step hoists furnished with pushbutton pendant as standard. CM Rocket pendant not available for 3-step models.
• Compact, Durable Pendants: Both pendants are designed for operator comfort, NEMA 4X (IP65) approved for indoor or outdoor industrial service and temperature rated for 0°C (32°F) to 70°C (158°F). Available with and without emergency stop button.