CM by Columbus McKinnon

Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists

Lodestar® VS

Lodestar

Lodestar® Classic

Lodestar

Lodestar® NH

Lodestar

Lodestar® XL

Zinc-Plated Load Chain

Designed and manufactured in the USA by Columbus McKinnon. Zinc-plated Star Grade load chain protects against corrosion.

Control Panel

Finger-safe wiring and plug-and-play connectors on the Control Panel allow for easy access to the VFD.

Pendant

  • 2-step hoists furnished with CM Rocket pendant as standard.
  • Push-button pendant is optional.
  • 3-step hoists furnished with push-button pendant as standard.
  • CM Rocket pendant not available for 3-step models.
  • 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.

Fabric Chain Container

Standard up to 20 ft. lift.

Operation

80% reduction in sound pressure as compared to the classic Lodestar.

LESS MAINTENANCE & EASY INSPECTION

•Brake location allows for quick access and easy inspection.
•Lifetime grease-lubricated Gear Box means no oil change out is required. Precision gears provide better wear and longer life.
•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.

LONG SERVICE LIFE

• Heavy-duty DC brake is designed for a long service life.
• Lifetime grease-lubricated Gear Box and helical gearing ensures better wear and smooth operation.
• Heavy-duty rated motor.

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

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

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

Lifetime Warranty

The industry’s best warranty against manufacturing and material defects.

H4 Requirements

  • Lodestar exceeds H4 requirements.
  • Engineered for high duty cycles and the toughest applications.

With the Lodestar® VS, Columbus McKinnon made this iconic hoist better than ever, combining the Lodestar’s industry-leading design with the best-in-class features of Magnetek’s premier variable frequency drives. Single and Three-Phase Power Supply Available.

Please Note: All Lodestar VS electric chain hoists have 24V control voltage as standard. For Lodestar VS hoists furnished with motorized trolley suspensions or for use in bridge applications, please contact CraneWerks to have a complete package quoted to include the required electronics for 115V control voltage out of the factory.

  • Hoist duty motor
  • Standard overload protection device
  • Standard screw-type limit switches
  • Quick change voltage board-change from low voltage to high voltage by re-positioning the receptacle.

Installation

  • Quick, easy installation and operation.

Gearing Designed for Long Life & Quiet Operation

  • Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease.
  • Zinc-plated chain standard.

Precise Lifting Control

Precision machined and hardened liftwheel with hardened chain guides to ensure chain fits tightly and securely in liftwheel.

Maintenance

  • No special tools required to disassemble for simple maintenance and inspection.

RUGGED AND DEPENDABLE

  • Hardened, forged steel, latch type hooks and Hoistaloy load chain for long, dependable service.
  • H4 duty standard.
  • Rugged control station (NEMA 4X).

FLEXIBLE USE FOR A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS

  • H4 Duty makes hoist ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications.
  • Up to 3-ton capacities available.

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 an inverted position only.
  • Hoists with creep control allow precise positioning through field adjustment within the time delay range of .05 to 3 seconds.
  • Articulating suspension 3-ton only.
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Inspected and tested over 125% of rated load prior to shipment
  • ASME B30.16
  • Metric rated
  • Made in USA
The CM Lodestar® Electric Chain Hoist is recognized as the standard in overhead lifting. Generations of users have relied on the power and dependability of the CM Lodestar® for their material handling applications. Available as individual hoist units, in hoist/trolley combinations or as integral components of complete lifting systems; the CM Lodestar® is used in numerous applications and industries.
  • Fabric chain container and rigid hook suspension standard on every Lodestar
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Metric rated
  • CSA/US National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
  • Made in the USA

IMPROVED SERVICEABILITY

Easy access to the Clutch, Motor, Electrical Control Panel and Brake Assembly.

LONGER SERVICE LIFE

Lifetime grease-lubricated Gear Box and helical gearing ensures efficient operation. Heavy duty rated motors. Hoist workmanship backed by a lifetime warranty.

QUIETER OPERATION

80% reduction in sound pressure as compared to the classic Lodestar.

IMPROVED LOAD SAFETY

Clutch is located outside the load path which prevents slipping of the load in an overload condition when brake is not powered.

IMPROVED CHAIN LIFE

  • 5 Pocket Lift Wheel provides better chain and lift wheel engagement for smoother lifting and reduced vibration – which equates to less wear and a longer chain life.
  • Zinc plating to protect chain from environmental conditions.

EASY ACCESS CONTROL PANEL

With finger-safe wiring and plug and play connectors, the Control Panel allows for quick voltage change, access to terminal strips and simple fuse installation.

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.

Lodestar exceeds H4 requirements, engineered for high duty cycles and the toughest applications.

  • Double DC Brake – Two independent acting DC Brakes for redundant braking.
  • Field Installation Kit available.
  • AC Electrical Brake
  • Variable speed drive (VFD) or traditional 2 speeds available
  • Primary & secondary transformer fusing
  • Rotatable limit switch – Designed for quick reset of limit position
  • Metal and stainless steel chain containers
Legendary in performance the Lodestar electric chain hoist features quieter operation, an environment friendly design, easier access to components, higher duty cycles, less maintenance and enhanced safety features. Now, the Lodestar® is also available as an economical 2-ton single-reeved unit. And, because it’s a single reeved unit, the design prevents the lower hook block from capsizing and damaging the hoist.
  • Lifting capacities up to 7-1/2 tons
  • Double reeved units with 3-5 ton lifting capacities
  • Maximum lifting speed of 30 feet per minute

DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND

  • Heavy-duty, multiple disc braking system.
  • 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.

LONG LIFE AND SMOOTH OPERATION

  • Forged ten-pocket oblique-lay liftwheel for smooth chain operation
  • Constant chain speed
  • Reduced chain wear
  • Gearing operated in oil bath for increased lifting life and quiet operation
The CM Lodestar XL Electric Chain Hoists features a heavy-duty design with faster speeds, less reeving, and higher capacities than traditional hoists.

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