SPECIFICATIONS
The CM
®
LODESTAR XL Electric Chain Hoist is a highly
versatile material handling device that can be used to
lift loads that are within its rated load capacity. Single
and Two speed units with rated loads up to 7½ tons
(7500 kg.) are
available. The hoist can be supplied with a single hook
suspension up to 6 ton (6000 kg.) capacity or suspended
from a plain, geared or motor driven trolley. The stan-
dard lift is 10 feet and longer lifts can be provided on a
per order basis.
The standard features of the CM
®
LODESTAR XL Electric
Chain Hoist include:
•
Hardened, alloy steel, oblique lay liftwheel pro-
vides constant chain speed and reduces chain wear.
•
Hoistaloy
®
load chain for long and dependable
service.
•
Lightweight cast aluminum frame and covers.
•
Surface hardened, alloy steel, helical gears run-
ning in an oil bath provide smooth and quiet
operation.
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Protector that prevents lifting an excessive overload.
•
Single or two speed hoist duty motor equipped
with thermal protection.
•
Low voltage control circuit. 115 volt is standard.
24 or 48 volt control circuits are also available.
•
Hardened, forged steel hooks equipped with latch.
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TABLE 1—SPECIFICATIONS
LODESTAR XL ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS
TONS 2 3 4 & 5 5 5 6 7½
RATED LOAD Kg. 2000 3000 4000 & 5000
5000 5000 6000 7500
*LIFTING SPEEDS AVAILABLE:
FPM 18 24 30 9 12 15.2 6 8 6 8 10 6 10
SINGLE SPEEDS
MPM 5.5 7.3 9.1 2.7 3.6 4.6 1.8 2.4 1.8
2.4
3.0 1.8 3.0
FPM 6 /18 8 / 24 3/9 4/12
2/6 2.7/8 2/6 2.7/8
2/6
TWO SPEEDS N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
MPM 1.8 / 5.5 2.4 / 7.3 .9/2.7 1.2 / 3.6
.6 / 1.8
.8 / 2.4 .6/1.8 .8/2.4
.6/1.8
FEET 127
139 71 60 65
106 42
46 42 46 71 42 71
MAXIMUM LIFT
METERS 39
42 22 19 21
32 13
14 13 14 22 13 22
REEVING OF LOAD CHAIN
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
MINIMUM HEADROOM
HOOK SUSPENDED—IN. (mm) 25 (635)
35.31 (897)
36.18 (919) N/A
TROLLEY SUSPENDED—IN. (mm) 28.69 (729)
33 (841) 33.38 (848) 34.25 (870)
34.25 (870)
RANGE OF TROLLEY ADJUSTABILITY 6 X 12.5
#
TO 8 X 18.4
#
TO 20 X 66.0
#
“S” BEAMS
15 X 42.9
#
IN. 3.33 TO 5.50
4.00 TO 6.250
FLANGE WIDTH
mm 84.5 TO 139.7
101.6 TO 158.8
STANDARD MOTOR DRIVEN TROLLEY 65 (19.8) OR
TRAVEL SPEED—FPM (MPM)
100 (30.4)
50 (15.2)
**APPROX. NET WEIGHT—LBS. (Kg.)
HOOK SUSPENDED
368 (167)
442 (200)
442 (200)
474 (215)
WITH PLAIN TROLLEY
428 (194)
497 (225)
597 (271)
629 (285)
WITH GEARED TROLLEY
473 (215)
512 (232)
607 (275)
639 (290)
WITH MOTOR DRIVEN TROLLEY 483 (219)
582 (264)
632 (287)
664 (301)
*Lifting speeds are based on 60 Hertz power supply. When operating on 50 Hertz, lifting speeds will be 5/6 of those listed.
**Weights are for single speed hoist with 10 ft. (3 M) lift. For two speed hoists, add 10 pounds (4.5 Kg.).
GENERAL INFORMATION
•
Oversize reversing and speed selecting contactors
for long, trouble free service.
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Hoist duty, A.C. motor brake plus regenerative braking.
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Weatherproof, CM 2 or 4 direction control station.
•
Shielded, lifetime lubricated ball bearings at all rotating
points. Open bearings are used in gear case.
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Voltage conversion board on single speed, dual voltage units.
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Three stage gear reduction.
•
Upper and lower screw type limit switches.
CM
®
LODESTAR
XL Hoist with
Motor Driven
Trolley
