Columbus McKinnon Corp.

Company Information

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer, and marketer of material handling systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position, or secure material. Key products include hoists, actuators, cranes, and lifting and rigging tools. With a rich 135-year tradition, the company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and know-how.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is made up of many well known brands around the world, like CM Hoists, CM Rigging, Yale Hoists, Budgit Hoists, Chester More... Hoists, Coffing/Little Mule, Shaw-Box, CM-et, Duff-Norton, Abell-Howe, Gaffey, Cady Lifters, Loderail, CM Tire Recycling, WECO, Alltec, Pfaff Silberblau, and more.

CM has more than a century of experience providing products and solutions for industrial manufacturing and construction, and the CM brand has developed a loyal following with users around the globe. Products such as the Lodestar electric chain hoist and the orange pin shackles are requested by name due to their reputation for durability and long life. Products are available for individual purpose, but due to the expansive line of products that provides complete solutions for overhead lifting applications, items are also easily combined to offer comprehensive systems to satisfy the exact requirements of users. From heavy-duty hoists for environments such as steel production to general duty chain and hooks for commercial use, the CM name represents a legacy of expertise in the market.

Yale represents one of the most popular brands in the material handling industry, with users specifying it for applications ranging from offshore oil platforms to pulp and paper production. Known for a wide range of wire rope products, the Yale brand stands for top quality and performance. Primarily supplied through crane builders as part of complete overhead lifting systems, Yale products are used in hundreds of industries around the globe.

Chester Hoists specializes in matching the exact product to satisfy specific job needs.

From low headroom manual hoists for military applications to spark-resistant hoist/trolley combinations for use on offshore oil platforms, Chester Hoist has the expertise to design products to get the job done. The company specializes in engineered products for special requirements such as those for use in hazardous areas, corrosive environments, clean rooms, and other demanding applications.

For more information on all of the CMCO brand lines, please visit www.cmworks.com Less

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CM Hurricane 360 Hand Chain Hoist The CM Hurricane 360 has a patented hand chain cover that rotates a full 360 degrees to allow for positioning, pulling and lifting of loads from virtually any angle - making it the only hoist of its kind in the industry. With capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons and ultimate flexibility, the Hurricane 360 is the choice for a wide range of applications. The Hurricane 360 is available in multiple configurations of lift, capacities and headroom. Trusted Reliability Safety Built to Last Rugged Toughness Meets ASME B30.16 and European CE Standard. Lifetime Warranty

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Yale Cable King Wire Rope Hoist Yale Cable King Monorail and Deck Mount Unit (Double Reeved). Available in capacities 1/2 to 35 ton in monorail or deck mount versions for use in a variety of standard industrial and hazardous environments. Lug, Plain, Geared, Motorized Trolley, Base & Deck Mount One-Piece Welded Steel Frame Precision Spur Gearing Machined Steel Rope Drum Enclosed Bottom Blocks with 360° Hook Rotation High Starting Torque Motor Designed Especially for Hoisting Service Automotive-Type Drive Shaft for a smooth running, long-lasting drive Weston Screw-Type Load Brake and Disk-Type AC Motor Brakes

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In-Stock Guarantee Our In-Stock Guarantee is not a promotion. It is our new industry-changing way of doing business. Columbus McKinnon is now stocking over 135 of our most popular chain and forged rigging attachment products which we guarantee to ship in 3 business days. For end-users, please contact your distributor to place your order. For CMCO Channel Partners and Distributors, please contact your Channel Sales Manager or Business Development Specialist for more information.

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CMCO Training Department Offers Various Training & Certification Classes Columbus McKinnon has a full-service training organization offering classroom and hands-on instruction in all areas of material handling. Its training team is recognized worldwide with accreditation that meets and exceeds the highest safety regulations and industry standards. With a range of comprehensive programs and seminars conducted at company-owned facilities throughout North America, the Columbus McKinnon training team places emphasis on: • Hoist repair and maintenance technician certification. • Hoist maintenance. • Safe hoisting. • Qualified rigger workshops (basic and advanced certification). • Rigging practices. • Rigging gear inspection. • Load securement. • Crane and hoist inspection certification. • Crane and hoist inspection. • Crane operator training. • Mobile crane operator. • Overhead crane operator. Columbus McKinnon’s full offering can be found at www.cmcodepot.com

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