New Wire Rope Hoist from Columbus McKinnon

Announcing the expansion of its wire rope hoists line, Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, has introduced the Yale LodeKing LT ultra‐low headroom top‐running wire rope hoist, available in capacities ranging from 10 to 25 tons.

Manufactured in Wadesboro, N.C., the LodeKing LT is designed for heavy‐duty CMAA Class D service. Each hoist comes equipped with a Magnetek closed‐loop variable frequency drive that allows for accurate and precise load control while reducing brake wear, the manufacturer said. The Magnetek IMPLUSEVG+ Series 4 drive includes multiple control and power supply options, an external hoist brake resistor, motor thermal overload protection, keypad with digital display and a recorded fault history that aids in troubleshooting and maintenance.

The LodeKing LT also features plastic‐infused wire rope with a plastic core that prevents metal‐to‐metal contact between strands, helping to reduce abrasion and wear within the wire rope, while increasing the rope strength.