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Overview: Columbus McKinnon Corporation's Entertainment Products catalog showcases a variety of lifting and positioning equipment tailored for rigging professionals. The catalog emphasizes the durability, safety, and user-friendliness of products like the Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist.
Key Products:
  • Lodestar: Renowned for reliability and longevity, featuring a heavy-duty DC brake, low voltage control, and lightweight housing. Capacities range from 1/8 to 2 tons with lift speeds of 5 to 100 feet/min.
  • Lodestar D8+: Includes electro-mechanical double brakes, a 5-pocket lift wheel, and operates at a low noise level of 68 dB. It complies with the German Code of Practice VPLT SR2.0, offering capacities from 70 to 1500 kg.
  • Lodestar BGV-C1: Meets German regulation BGV-C1, featuring electro-mechanical double brakes and a built-in PLC for safety monitoring, with capacities from 250 to 1300 kg.
  • ShowPro: A versatile hoist with a 5-pocket lift wheel, offering capacities of 1/2, 1, and 2 tonnes at lift speeds of 16 feet/minute at 60Hz.
  • Prostar: Lightweight and portable, designed for small venues, with a 10-pocket lift wheel and capacities from 300 to 1000 lbs.
Additional Products:
  • Manual Hoists: Hand chain and cable lever hoists with capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons, featuring a standard load limiter and improved braking system.
  • Trolleys & Clamps: Designed for easy installation and reliable performance.
  • Rigging & Accessories: Accessories to enhance rigging operations.
  • Winches: Robust performance for heavy-duty applications.
Specifications and Features: Detailed specifications include load capacities, lift speeds, voltages, and optional features like chain bags and encoders. Safety features such as overload protection and adjustable limit switches are emphasized.
Conclusion: Columbus McKinnon Corporation offers a comprehensive range of entertainment rigging products, backed by over 135 years of experience, highlighting quality, safety, and customer service.
Product Overview: The catalog details various hoisting and rigging equipment, focusing on manual and powered hoists, trolleys, clamps, shackles, chains, and winches, with emphasis on capacities, construction materials, and industry compliance.
Hand Chain Hoists: Series 622 offers capacities from 3/4 to 6 tons, featuring hardened steel load sharing gears and a Weston-type braking system, with a 5-year warranty.
Lever Operated Hoists: Series 653 and 602/603 are lightweight and portable, with capacities from 500 lbs to 2 tons, meeting ASME and CE standards.
Wire Rope Lever Tools: GT Series offers smooth operation with capacities from 1 to 3 tons, featuring a unique jaw design and overload protection.
Trolleys and Clamps: Available with capacities from 500 lbs to 5 tons, designed for low rolling effort and adjustable to fit various beam flanges.
Shackles and Chains: CM Screw Pin Anchor Shackles and Grade 100 Chain offer high working load limits.
Winches: Electric and hand wire rope winches with capacities up to 8.25 tons, featuring compact design and overload protection.
Additional Equipment: Includes cable reels, linear actuators, and wire rope grips, emphasizing rugged construction and versatility.
SW-W Winch Overview: Designed for gymnasiums and arenas, featuring braked spring retention and aluminum housing, with a compact design for easy wall mounting.
SW-W-SGO Wall-Mounted Wire Rope Winch: Manual winch with worm gear and friction disk brake, lifting up to 5 tonnes, with options for multi-compartment and zinc plating.
DSR Sheaves: Made of steel with wear-resistant rope guide, supporting loads up to 8 tons, equipped with ball bearings.
Training Programs: Columbus McKinnon offers training for the entertainment industry, focusing on the Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist, covering design, operation, and maintenance.
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PRODUCT CATALOG COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

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Columbus McKinnon Entertainment Technology (CM-ET), the industry leader in providing quality lifting and positioning equipment for riggers around the globe, presents the new Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist. Generations of users have relied on the Lodestar “Motor” for consistent operation and long-life for years, and now exciting new features have been added to widen the appeal of the Lodestar to the next generation of rigging professionals. In addition to a product line recognized in venues throughout the world, CM-ET has established a network of distributors that provide the highest level of customer...

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The Rigger’s Choice CAPACITIES 1/8 to 2 TON LIFT 60 feet standard (other lifts available) SPEEDS 5 to 100 feet /min VOLTAGES 1-phase & 3-phase available NEW FEATURES Specs ON THIS NEXT GENERATION OF LODESTAR 5 POCKET LIFTWHEEL IMPROVED CHAIN WEAR & SMOOTH LIFTING CLUTCH OUTSIDE GEAR TRAIN MEETS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS PRECISION HELICAL GEARING FOR QUIETER OPERATION REDESIGNED CONTROL PANEL FOR EASIER ACCESS STANDARD FEATURES HEAVY DUTY DC BRAKE Designed for a long service life, the brake location allows for quick access & easy inspection. LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL 110 Volt for long cable runs without...

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LODESTAR Specifications, Dimensions & Key Components DIMENSIONS LODESTAR MODELS J, JJ, R, RR L, LL DRAWING LEGEND OPERATING VOLTAGE ** FULL LOAD AMPS PROTECTION CLASS NOISE LEVEL * Metric Tons ** Single Phase Models available *** Lifts other than 60ft available (Standard Units shipped less chain unless specified) Consult factory for additional speeds and capacities LOAD CHAIN CONTROL PANEL Sizes available from 1/4 in. to 5/16 in. Meets or exceeds many national and international standards. Zinc plated supplied as standard. Black phosphate finish available. 100% proof tested. Provides easy access...

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BRAKE Heavy Duty DC Brake is standard. AC Brake and Double DC Brake are also available. LIMIT SWITCH Adjustable screw limit switch that will automatically stop the hook at any predetermined point when either hoisting or lifting. LIFT WHEEL Stamped Steel guide coated for corrosion resistance and quiet operation, while keeping the load chain and liftwheel aligned. INTERNAL CHAIN GUIDE 5 Pocket Liftwheel increases chain and liftwheel engagement while providing smoother lifting, less vibration and reduced chain wear when properly maintained. CLUTCH Designed to prevent lifting of excessive overloads....

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LIFT 60 feet standard The Lodestar D8+ meets all Standard SR2.0 requirements. It’s clutch, outside the load path, acts as a precise overload device; and design factor is 10:1 with a double brake installed. The Lodestar D8+ is in accordance with the VPLT Code of Practice. KEY FEATURES STANDARD FEATURES ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DOUBLE BRAKES OVERLOAD PROTECTION Rated operational range between 125 and 150/160%. Clutch is outside the load path when disconnected from power. 5 POCKET LIFT WHEEL For quiet & smooth operation. 68 dB OPERATIONAL NOISE A result of the Double Brake System. DURABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT...

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LIFT 60 feet standard The Lodestar BGV-C1 Series meets the BGV-C1 German regulation for entertainment rigging. Available with fixed or variable speed, the Lodestar BGV-C1 can be adapted to reach a System Integrity Level 3 (SIL3). * KEY FEATURES STANDARD FEATURES ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DOUBLE BRAKES OVERLOAD PROTECTION Rated operational range between 125 and 150/160%. Clutch is outside the load path when disconnected from power. 5 POCKET LIFT WHEEL For quiet & smooth operation. 68 dB OPERATIONAL NOISE A result of the Double Brake System. GEARING Precision machined gears heat treated for strength and...

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LIFT 66 feet 20 meters SPEEDS 16 feet/minute at 60Hz 4.1 meters/minute at 50Hz The ShowPro electric chain hoist is designed to meet all basic entertainment rigging needs. Low Voltage Control and Direct Control available. Direct Control hoists offer an optional control cable fitted with IEC style connectors, 4-way hoist controller and chain bag for a complete plug and play system. KEY FEATURES VERSATILE Operates on a wide range of 3-phase voltages. LIGHTWEIGHT Aluminum housing. EFFICIENT Engineered for smooth, quiet operation; featuring a 5-pocket lift wheel. RELIABLE Overload clutch protects...

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LIFT 60 feet standard VOLTAGES Single & 3-phase available Lightweight, quiet and portable, the CM Prostar is designed and built for the unique rigging needs encountered at small venues. Featuring an overload device that protects the hoist, operator and structure from damaging overloads. KEY FEATURES STANDARD FEATURES DC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DOUBLE BRAKES Non-adjusting for low maintenance and quite operation. OVERLOAD PROTECTION Helps prevent lifting of dangerous overloads. CHAIN STOP Mounted on Load Chain prevents over-travel. GEARING Precision machined gears heat treated for strength and durability....

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MANUAL HOISTS Hand Chain & Cable Lever Hoists HURRICANE 360˚ HAND CHAIN HOIST n Standard Load Limiter for simple, automatic overload protection. Chain Guide and Stripper assures load chain alignment. Improved braking system is exceptionally quiet, and improves operational safety and serviceability. Precision 4-Pocket Liftwheel is fully machined for better chain fit and reduced wear allowing for accurate movement of the load chain. Powder coated finish for corrosion protection. Alloy steel load chain assures high strength and long wear life. All internal gears and pinions are heat treated steel...

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SERIES 602/603 LEVER OPERATED HOISTS n Plated load chain is standard. Weston-type load brake. Rubber hand grip for better comfort and security. Lightweight design for ease of portability. Use in confined conditions with one-hand operation. Impact resistant, all-steel frame, gear case and cover. Hardened link-type alloy steel load chain for strength and long wear. Free wheeling feature serves to quickly attach the load. Metric rated Forged upper and lower hooks with latches standard. CABLE LEVER OPERATED HOIST n Handle design for overload protection – bends to prevent overload. Corrosion resistant...

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