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Columbus McKinnon Corporation: CM ShopStar VS Electric Chain Hoist


Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position and secure materials. Key products include hoists, actuators, cranes...
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Smart electric chain hoist with variable speed capabilities

Smart electric chain hoist with variable speed capabilities, Chain Hoist by Columbus Mckinnon Corporation, Warehouse Chain Hoists, Overhead Handling

The compact CM ShopStar VS electric chain hoist’s variable speed capabilities from Columbus McKinnon are ideal for industrial lifting applications where precision load control is required.

The smart hoist features an interface—accessed through a USB connection— that allows the operator to adjust its operating speed and performance easily and quickly.

Offered in capacities from 250 to 1,100 pounds, the unit reaches speeds up to 63 feet per minute. Other highlights include an H4-plus duty cycle, more than 300 motor starts per hour and Class F motor insulation for heavy-duty use. As an alternative to air hoists, it delivers lower operating costs, greater energy efficiency and less downtime and maintenance, as well as cleaner, quieter operation.


Company Product Description

The CM® ShopStar VS ™ variable speed electric chain hoist is built for rugged industrial and commercial applications where precision load control is critical. This durable hoist features a high H4-plus duty cycle and a compact design ideal for use at workstations and production lines. The ShopStar VS is a superior alternative to air hoists.

Benifits and Features

RUGGED & DURABLE
Thermally protected hoist motor. Rugged, cast aluminum alloy hoist frame and body feature durable epoxy powder-coat finish to protect against corrosion.

LOW MAINTENANCE
Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease. Totally enclosed hoist frame protects motor
from environmental contamination.

COMPACT DESIGN
Small, compact design makes hoist ideal for use in tight spaces and allows for easy installation and
maintenance.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Standard overload device protects the hoist, operator and surrounding structure from damaging overloads.

LONG CHAIN LIFE
Durable CM Hoistaloy® Load Chain. 10-pocket, oblique-lay lift wheel for longer chain life.

SINGLE- & 3-PHASE VOLTAGE OPTIONS
100 to 240 volt single phase, 50 to 60 Hz. 208 to 240 volt 3 phase. 460 volt and 575 volt 3 phase with optional transformer. 6-1/2 ft. power cord with removable molded, 3-prong, 115-volt plug.

H4-PLUS DUTY CYCLE
With 300+ motor starts per hour and Class F motor insulation, the ShopStar VS outperforms the H3 rating of its major competitors.

5:1 DESIGN FACTOR

NEMA 4 INDUSTRIAL-RATED CONTROL SYSTEM

STANDARD RIGID-HOOK SUSPENSION