Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist

The balanced, integrated, proven design of the Lodestar has made it the most popular electric chain hoist in the industry.

Special applications

• Harsh environment hoists available for severe duty of plating, galvanizing and washdown applications

• Hoists with climbing capability available for temporary rigging or lifting applications — must be used in inverted position only

• Hoists with creep control allow precise positioning through field adjustment within the time delay range of .05 sec. to 3 sec.

• Articulating suspension 3 ton only

• Up to 3 ton capacities for heavy duty industrial applications

• Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease

• Precision machined and hardened liftwheel with hardened chain guides for precise chain liftwheel fit

• Gearing designed for exceptionally long life and quiet operation

• H4 duty standard

• Rugged control station (NEMA 4)

• Hoist duty motor, standard Protector overload device and standard screw type limit switches

• Designed for greater productivity, efficiency and economy

• Hardened, forged steel, latch type hooks and Hoistaloy load chain for long, dependable service

• Easy to install and maintain

• No special tools required to disassemble

• High reliability and long life

• Lifetime warranty

• Each hoist thoroughly inspected and tested to over 125% of rated load prior to shipment

• Meets ASME B30.16

• Metric rated

• Made in U.S.A.

Lodestar XL Electric Chain Hoist

Columbus McKinnon introduces an expanded line of Lodestar XL electric chain hoists for lifting applications from 2 to 7-1/2 tons. The new offering provides heavy-duty hoists featuring faster speeds, less reeving, and higher capacities than traditional chain hoists. Workers in automotive plants, heavy equipment manufacturing, paper mills, and related rugged work environments will experience the same dependability and versatility that they have relied on for many years.

• Lifting capacities up to 7-1⁄2 tons

• Increased lifting speeds throughout the line

• Double reeved units with 3 to 5 ton lifting capacities

• Maximum lifting speed of 30 feet per minute

• Forged ten-pocket oblique-lay liftwheel for smooth chain operation, constant chain speed, and reduced chain wear

• Gearing operated in oil bath for increased lifting life and quiet operation

• Rated H-4, heavy-duty

• Standard overload protector

• Screw-type limit switches

• Thermally protected motor

• Factory tested at 125% of rated capacity

• Made in U.S.A.

Valustar Electric Chain Hoist

Designed specifically for general commercial applications.

• Fully machined and heat treated liftwheel with hardened chain guides for smooth chain operation and reduced chain wear

• Standard lift 10, 15 & 20 ft.

• 5 ft. power cord length

• Heavy-duty caliper type AC brake

• Rugged NEMA 4 control station, 115 volt control circuit

• Easy to install and maintain

• Hoistaloy load chain for smooth operation and maximum chain life

• Efficient regenerative braking system to avoid heat generation in power train

• Enclosed hoist duty motor

• Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease

• Latch type hooks

• Hook suspension standard

• Fully machined and heat treated gear train

• Standard overload Protector device

• H3 duty-1 phase; H-4 duty-3 phase

• One-year warranty

• Metric rated

• Made in U.S.A.

Powerstar Electric Chain Hoist

Designed specfically as an alternative to wire rope hoists for high speed lifting of loads from 2 to 20 tons in a space saving chain hoist.

• H-4 or better rated duty cycle

• Designed for heavy-duty industrial applications from 2 to 20 ton capacities

• Liftwheel has machined chain pockets and is heat treated alloy steel for maximum strength and wear resistance

• Efficient regenerative braking system avoids heat generation in power train

• Heavy-duty multiple disc D.C. brake (dual braking system)

• Standard overload Protector device

• Lifetime warranty

• Made in U.S.A

• 2 thru 20 ton capacities available

ShopStar™ Electric Chain Hoist

The ShopStar electric chain hoist features rugged construction and high H4 duty cycle. It keeps lifting and lifting, up to 1,000 pounds and 300 motor starts per hour

• H4 duty cycle (300 motor starts/hour)

• Easy installation and maintenance

• Standard protector overload device

• 10 pocket oblique lay liftwheel provides longer chain wear

• Epoxy powder coat finish

• 61⁄2 ft. power cord with molded 3 prong plug on 115 volt units

• NEMA 4 industrial rated control station

• Optional impact-resistant chain container available

• Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease

• CM Hoist Alloy Load Chain (zinc plated optional)

• Thermally protected hoist duty motor

• Dual braking system — D.C. plus regenerative

• Rugged cast aluminum alloy hoist frame

• 5:1 design factor

• Small, compact design for commercial & industrial applications

• Rigid hook suspension prevents tangling of power cord

• Hardened forged steel latch style lower hook rotates 360°

• Totally enclosed non-ventilated hoist frame protects motor from environmental contamination

• True vertical lift

• Precision bearings used throughout hoist

• Lifetime warranty

• Made in U.S.A.