An in-depth look at the benefits and features of the CM Lodestar VS Variable Speed Electric Chain Hoist.
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.
The result – a one-of-a-kind, intelligent hoist that puts the power to monitor and adjust the hoist’s performance right at your fingertips. Equipped with the Magnetek IMPULSE® G+ Mini drive, the Lodestar VS features CM HI-Tech™ (Hoist Interface Technology) – one of the easiest to use computer interfaces on the market developed exclusively by Columbus McKinnon. CM HI-Tech gives operators the ability to quickly and easily adjust hoist speed and performance parameters to deliver the precision load control your application demands.
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