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Lodestar Classic Entertainment

Electric Chain Hoists

CMET Lodestar Classic HR Image
CMET Lodestar Classic HR Image

From outdoor sporting events and concert tours to Broadway musicals and Las Vegas shows, the CM Lodestar Classic electric chain motor is the legendary tough motor that professional riggers around the world can rely on.

CMET Lodestar Classic Product Sheet CMET Lodestar Classic Technical Bulletin CM Lodestar Classic ET Electric Chain Hoist Manual 2019May 10001970 Rev AD CM Lodestar Classic ET Weather Proof Electric Chain Hoist Manual 2016 December 10001970 Rev AB CM Lodestar Classic ET Weather Proof Electric Chain Hoist Manual 2016 July 10001970 Rev AA CM Lodestar Classic Manual 627 T (83874E) (Rev E) Spanish CM Lodestar Classic Windmill Supplement 2017 May 83874 Sub1 Rev AD EN FR ES CM Lodestar Classic Windmill Supplement 2018 Feb 83874 Sub1 Rev AE EN FR ES CM Lodestar Classic Windmill Supplement January 2017 83874 Sub1 Rev AC EN FR ES CM Lodestar Classic Windmill Supplement October 2016 83874 Sub1 Rev AA EN FR ES CM Lodestar Classic Windmill Supplement October 2016 83874 Sub1 Rev AB EN FR ES

Features and Benefits

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Capacities: 1/8 to 2 tons (Metric Rated)
  • Lift: 60 ft. standard (other lifts available)
  • Speeds: 5 to 100 F.P.M. at 60 Hz.
  • Voltages: 1-phase and 3-phase available

 

BENEFITS and FEATURES:

IP66 RATING
An Ingress Protection (IP) Rating of 66 indicates that the Lodestar Classic offers protection from dust and high-pressure water - making this unit ideal for use in outdoor environments.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPOSIT CORD GRIPS
Prevent water from entering the motor body at the pendant and power cord points of entry.

CONTINUOUS GASKETS
Create a waterproof seal between the gearbox assembly and the back frame and motor covers.

O-RINGS ON LIFT WHEEL BEARING
Prevent water from entering the motor body through the lift wheel opening.

LONG SERVICE LIFE

  • Standard AC brake is designed for a long service life.
  • Lifetime grease-lubricated gear box ensures better wear and smooth operation. Heavy-duty-rated motors.
  • Standard external chain guide helps extend chain life.

 

DUTY CYCLE
H-4 duty rated for heavy-duty applications. 2M+ FEM class. 50% duty cycle or 300 on/off per hour.

LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL
110 volt for long cable runs without voltage drop. 24 and 48 volt optional. Single-phase and three-phase also available.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
Helps prevent lifting of dangerous overloads.

OVER-TRAVEL PREVENTION
Adjustable limit switch prevents load from over-travel in both up and down directions.

LIGHTWEIGHT, CAST-ALUMINUM HOUSING
Durable and strong cast-aluminum housing is black powder coated for low visibility.

ROAD READY
Easy to stow and travel.

LIFETIME WARRANTY
The industry's best warranty against manufacturing and material defects.

OPTIONS:

SINGLE OR DOUBLE DC BRAKE
Field Installation Kit available for single or double DC brake. The double option features two independent acting DC brakes for redundant braking.

DOUBLE LIMIT SWITCH
Adjustable screw limit switch that automatically stops the hook at any predetermined point when either hoisting or lifting.

VARIABLE SPEED UNITS AVAILABLE (VFD)
Varistar or variable speed versions available. Please contact your CM-ET sales representative for details.

CM ALLOY LATCHLOK HOOKS
Latchlok® hooks combine innovative design and solid alloy steel. I-Beam construction offers more reliable performance than any other hook on the market.

ENCODERS
Available for positioning incremental and absolute.

DIRECT CONTROL UNIT
Featuring a single cable, a unit can be used as part of a system with multiple units with a single control. Lodestar is compatible with most direct-control motor controllers.

EASY-TO-MOUNT, CLOTH-TYPE CHAIN BAGS