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The Power of Intelligent Lifting. Generations of users have relied on the Lodestar electric chain hoist for the durability and reliability it provides for lifting 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.
ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST variable speed electric chain hoist CAPACITIES: 1/8 TO 3 TON STANDARD LIFT: 10 FEET STANDARD Features Less Maintenance & EasY Inspection n Brake location allows for quick access and easy inspection. n Lifetime grease-lubricated Gear Box means no oil change out is required. Precision gears provide better wear and longer life. n Clutch located outside the Gear Box allows for easy access which eliminates the need for complete disassembly and reduces downtime.
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Look What’s Driving Your Hoist If you’re looking unsurpassed VFD performance, look no further than the Lodestar VS featuring the Magnetek IMPULSE G+ Mini drive. Modern in design, Magnetek drives provide reliable, user-friendly controls and come equipped with industry-leading safety features to keep you working safely. Paired with our user-friendly interface, operators can easily adjust and monitor hoist performance and conduct on-the-spot troubleshooting,increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.
ADJUST & MONITOR HOIST PERFORMANCE WITH EASY-TO-USE INTERFACE Whether you need to adjust your hoist operating speeds or check motor run time and over-current events, the Lodestar VS puts the information you need at your fingertips. The convenient, easy-to-access port eliminates the need to remove hoist end cover to connect to the hoist. The operator can simply plug the hoist into a computer or tablet to program the hoist and change or access performance information.
THE Anatomy OF THE LODESTAR VS THE IDEAL WORKSTATION HOIST. The CM Lodestar VS is ideal for applications in the automotive, heavy OEM, utility and energy industries. Choose this reliable hoist for assembly workstations that require high speed and precision control lifting with light rail or trolley systems. In addition, the Lodestar VS is perfect for maintenance and repair applications demanding accurate load control or long lifts.
KEY COMPONENTS Working together, these key components provide best-in-class performance for any application in a wide variety of industries. Gear Box Hook Suspension Precision helical gearing is grease lubricated for quiet, smooth operation and long service life. Rigid upper hook is standard on every Lodestar. Swivel hook, as well as push, hand-geared and motorized trolley suspensions are optional.
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SMALL FRAME (MODELS A, AA, B, C, E, F, H) For hoists with latch-type upper and lower hooks A C A B B H C I F G F G H I J D D J 4.75" (120.65 mm) 1.31" (33.33 mm) 4.75" (120.65 mm) 1.31" (33.33 mm) .313" (7.94 mm) 1.63" (21.27 mm) .313" (7.94 mm) 1.63" (21.27 mm) L L K E K E LARGE FRAME (MODELS J, L, R, RT) For hoists with latch-type upper and lower hooks A B C A B H C I F G F G H I J J D 2.09" (53.26 mm) D 2.09" (53.26 mm) 5.80" (147.33 mm) 0.34" (8.70 mm) 2.44" (61.
CM Lodestar VS with 1-Ton push-type CM Universal Trolley
RECOMMENDED TROLLEYS To provide versatility and flexibility for your application, the CM Lodestar VS can be used in tandem with a variety of Columbus McKinnon trolleys. Whether your Lodestar has a hook-mount or lug-mount suspension, there’s a trolley perfect for your lifting and positioning needs. Below is a list of a few of the most popular trolleys for the Lodestar VS. CM Universal Trolley (Lug Mount) The UT is competitively priced and boasts a long service life with low maintenance.
PARTNERS IN MOTION CONTROL. Columbus McKinnon is focused on becoming the leading industrial technology company in safe and productive motion control. Together, with our network of value-add Channel Partners, we are uniquely positioned to offer solutions to solve our customer’s high-value problems.
