During our CM-ET training classes we receive many questions, especially about chain and proper lubrication. In my opinion, the chain is the most abused and neglected part of the motor. It is almost rare to find chain in the field that does not need to be lubricated unless it has just come from the factory. [...]
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Have you ever opened a Shaw-Box 700 Series wire rope hoist to see its inner workings? Do you know what the ideal preventative maintenance schedule should be on a Yale World Series, or how to properly double reeve a Cable King? The Columbus McKinnon training programs answer all these questions and a whole lot more. [...]
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Columbus McKinnon has opened its newest state-of-the-art training facility in Tonawanda, NY. Over the past few months, our training team has been renovating Columbus McKinnon’s previous headquarters(most recently the LodeRail production plant) in Tonawanda, NY into a new training center. This facility now holds certification classes and training courses featuring a combination of classroom and [...]
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Since our comment box isn’t working (thanks for your patience!), please send your ideas to cmcolive@cmworks.com and we will post them below as they come in. Otherwise check in on Friday for the answer! Response #1: The most noticeable defect is that the chain guide is worn considerably on one side which suggests side loading and it [...]
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We are proud to announce our newly designed CM Lodestar® Electric Chain Hoist in capacities from 1/8 to 3 tons. Lodestar – iconic in name and legendary in performance – is recognized as the standard in the overhead lifting industry. Generations of users have relied on the Lodestar electric chain hoist for consistent operation throughout [...]
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A customer asks: “Can a Hammerlok coupling link be used to repair hoist chain?” Peter answers: Mechanical coupling links such as Hammerloks should not be used to join hoist load chain together. This presents a number of safety hazards to the operator and can cause possible damage to the hoist. Hoist load chain when damaged, [...]
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Preplanning your lift with everyone involved will ensure proper equipment and personnel are in place to make a safe lift. Always use proper rigging techniques when lifting loads. Rigging training for your operators is important. Rigging handbooks and proper equipment should be readily available. If there is any doubt about the safety of your equipment [...]
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Two prime causes of accidents are overloading and poor rigging. To prevent accidents, we suggest these guidelines: Know the hoist lifting capacity Always know the weight of the object you are lifting Never exceed the working load limit Train operators on proper rigging techniques as well as hoist operation Have rigging handbooks and proper equipment [...]
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Most hoist-related accidents that occurred in North America could have easily been prevented by simply ensuring that users were properly trained on the operation, safe rigging, inspection and maintenance procedures of the hoist. Training of operators isn’t just the smart thing to do, it’s also necessary. OSHA requires that only qualified persons operate hoist systems [...]
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