CM Lodestar VS Electric Chain Hoist
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.
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CM HI-TECH™ (HOIST INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY):
- Effortlessly customize each unit for any application with intuitive and easy-to-use programming software. Set speed, acceleration/deceleration rates, swift lift, limit switches, overload protection, and more. No programming experience necessary.
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.
REAL-TIME MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS:
- Easily track operation and hours for preventative maintenance and failure diagnostics. View operation statistics and recent fault codes to allow for on-the-spot troubleshooting and easy determination of hoist maintenance needs.
LONG AND CHAIN SERVICE LIFE:
- Heavy-duty DC brake and motor are designed for a long service life. Lifetime grease-lubricated Gear Box and helical gearing ensures better wear and smooth operation. 5-Pocket Lift Wheel provides excellent chain and lift wheel engagement for smoother lifting and reduced vibration. 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.
IMPROVED SERVICEABILITY:
- Easy access to the Clutch, Motor, Electrical Control Panel and Brake Assembly.
QUIET OPERATION:
- 80% reduction in sound pressure as compared to the classic Lodestar.
EASY ACCESS CONTROL PANEL:
- Finger-safe wiring and plug-and-play connectors on the Control Panel allow for easy access to the VFD.
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.
LIFETIME WARRANTY:
- The industry’s best warranty against manufacturing and material defects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Standard fabric chain container up to 20 ft. lift. Rigid hook suspension. Metric rated.
OPTIONAL FEATURES
COMPACT, DURABLE 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 an emergency stop button.
METAL & STAINLESS STEEL CHAIN CONTAINERS
ADDITIONAL LOAD CHAIN OPTIONS:
- Black phosphate, burnished in oil, DIN grade and Niclad (nickel) plated load chain also available. 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 an emergency stop button.
