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CM Lodestar Classic - Main Picture
CM Lodestar Classic - Main Picture

Lodestar Classic Electric Chain Hoist

Electric Chain Hoists

CM Lodestar Classic - Main Picture
CM Lodestar Classic - Main Picture

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.

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Features and Benefits

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Lodestar Classic Electric Chain Hoist

HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATIONS

H4 Duty makes hoist ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications.

LONG LIFE AND QUIET OPERATION

Gearing designed for exceptionally long life and quiet operation. Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Hoist duty motor, standard overload protection device and standard screw-type limit switches

DEPENDABLE

Hardened, forged-steel, latch-type hooks and Hoist alloy load chain for long, dependable service

PRECISION MACHINED

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

QUICKLY CHANGE VOLTAGE

Voltage board allows you to quickly change from low voltage to high voltage by simply repositioning the receptacle

LOW MAINTENANCE

Easy to install and maintain with no special tools required for disassembly.

WARRANTY

Made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty

THOROUGHLY TEST AND INSPECTION

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

STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

Meets ASME B30.16

HARSH ENVIRONMENT HOISTS

Harsh environment hoists available for rugged applications, including plating, galvanizing and washdown applications

Options

OPTIONS

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.