Electric Chain Hoists

**Choosing a Powered Hoist**     

Shopstar – small, compact design for commercial & industrial use.

• The ShopStar portable electric chain hoist features rugged construction and high H4 duty cycle. It lifts up to 1,000 pounds and 300 motor starts per hour.
• 10 pocket oblique lay liftwheel provides longer chain wear
• NEMA 4 industrial rated control station
• Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease

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Valustar - Designed specifically for general commercial applications. This compact, lightweight hoist features:

• Up to 2 ton capacities
• Standard lift 10, 15 & 20 ft.
• Heavy-duty caliper type AC brake
• Rugged NEMA 4 control station, 115 volt control circuit
• Easy to install and maintain
• Efficient regenerative braking system to avoid heat generation in power train

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Lodestar – the most popular hoist in the industry. This hoist features:

• Up to 3 ton capacities for heavy-duty industrial applications
• Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease
• Precision machined and hardened liftwheel with hardened chain guides for precise fit
• H4 duty standard
• Rugged control station (NEMA 4)
• Hoist duty motor, standard Protector overload device and standard screw type limit switches

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Air Chain Hoists

ShopAir - a heavy-duty air chain hoist that is lightweight, rugged, and compact. Ideal for commercial & industrial applications.

• 250 – 1,000 lb capacities
• Speeds: up to 31 ft/min
• Air pressure: normal operating pressure is 90 PSI (capacities based on 80 PSI)
• Standard Protector overload device.
• Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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AirStar - Designed for general commercial applications where variable speed pneumatic power is preferable.

• 1/4, ½, and 1 ton capacities
• Positive action, heavy-duty shoe type brake that holds the load
• Multi-vane rotary air motor for high torque, smooth operation
• Spark resistant models available for hazardous environments
• Pull cord or pendant throttle control available
• Pull cord control hoists provide a lightweight, economical hoist for accurate control of loads

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LodeStar Air XL – heavy duty for rugged work environments

• 2-6 ton lifting capacities
• Variable lifting speeds
• Maximum lifting speed of 31 feet per minute
• Forged ten-pocket oblique-lay liftwheel for smooth chain operation, constant chain speed and reduced chain wear
• Standard overload protector
• Clutch acts as upper and lower limits
• Six-Vane rotary air motor
• Pendant controls provide precise load spotting

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Hand Chain Hoists

**Choosing a Manual Hoist**

Hurricane Hand Chain Hoist – economical, high-quality, rugged hoist

• ½ - 2 ton capacities
• Unique Handwheel Cover - Handwheel cover rotates 360 degrees for hoist operation in any direction.
• Unique Brake Design - Single disc brake does not incorporate ratchet, pawls,or pawl springs as on other hand chain hoists.
• Minimal Maintenance - Easily disassembled, requiring no special tools.

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Series 622 Hand Chain Hoist – simple, efficient and economical design

• Compact design, low headroom and lightweight steel construction for easy installation, even in confined spaces
• Weston-type load brake requires no lubrication
• Hand wheel cover with guide slots minimizes jamming and slipping
• Forged swivel hooks with latches reduce twisting of chain and unintentional unhooking of load when chain is slack
• Standard hand chain drop is 2 feet less than lift (example: 8 foot lift hoist has 6 foot hand chain drop)

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Cyclone Hand Chain Hoist – one of the most popular and reliable hoists

• ¼ to 10 ton capacities
• High-efficiency spur gearing for greater lift with minimum effort
• Rugged Hoistaloy chain for added strength and durability
• Fully machined, forged liftwheel pockets for easier lifting and smooth free chaining
• Meets or exceeds HMI and ASME/ANSI performance and safety standards
• Standard hand chain drop is 2 feet less than lift, (example: 8 foot lift hoist has 6 foot hand chain drop)

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Trolleys

Series 633 Wide Range Trolley - Simple, rugged, built for trouble-free service and ease of operation across a wide range of beam applications. Series 633 features:

• Rugged steel side plates formed to include bumpers and trolley guards
• Frames connected by steel equalizer pin, secured by two nuts on each side
• Universal tread flanged trackwheels equipped with shielded ball bearings
• Easy rolling on American standard shapes, wide flange shapes or patented rail
• Bearings prepacked with lifetime lubricant

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