Generations of users have relied on the Lodestar electric chain hoist for the durability and reliability it provides for lifting applications. Now, this iconic hoist from Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, is better than ever, combining the Lodestar’s industry-leading design with the best-in-class features of Magnetek’s premier variable frequency drives.

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.

“We designed the Lodestar VS to put the information you need at your fingertips,” said Steve Vitello, executive director of sales & marketing CMCO Hoist & Rigging – North America. “With convenient USB connectivity, an operator can easily plug the hoist into a computer or tablet to change or access performance information, including start and stop cycles, motor run time, over temp and overcurrent events and even hoist fault information. And, the hoist’s built-in error prevention ensures the hoist is programmed correctly.”

Engineered for best-in-class performance, the Lodestar VS exceeds H4 requirements and features precision load control; long hoist, brake and motor life; overload and over-speed protection; quiet operation; and flexible configurations to meet your application’s needs. It is also easy to service and maintain and features a lifetime warranty.

The Lodestar VS is available in capacities ranging from 1/8 to 1 ton with a standard lift of 10 ft.