Columbus McKinnon and Milwaukee Tool Announce Development of First-of-Its Kind Battery-Powered Chain Hoist Combining Industry-Leading Hoist and Battery Technology
20 Março 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
State-of-the-art BatteryStar™ hoist provides the speed and
strength of an electric hoist paired with the portability and
convenience of a manual hoist plus enhanced safety features
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO)(“Company” “Columbus
McKinnon”), a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent
motion solutions, products and technologies for material handling,
and Milwaukee Tool, a global leader in delivering innovative
solutions to the professional construction trades, today announced
the joint development of a first-of-its-kind battery hoist.
Combining Columbus McKinnon’s industry-leading hoist design with
Milwaukee Tool’s expertise in lithium-ion battery and brushless
motor technology, the innovative BatteryStar™ hoist provides the
lifting strength and speed of an electric chain hoist and the
portability of a manual hoist without the need for time-consuming
manual operation or access to a power source.
“Providing customers with a state-of-the-art solution for their
mobile lifting needs, the BatteryStar represents the next step in
hoisting innovation, creating a new category of lifting
technology,” said Mario Ramos, Sr. Vice President, Product
Development and Marketing for Columbus McKinnon. “Building on a
150-year history of innovation and quality in hoisting and lifting
technology, this battery-powered hoist was designed to better
address our existing customers’ lifting needs by providing new
safety features and higher productivity to its users. In addition,
this new product reinforces our commitment to serving our customers
across a variety of applications, including construction,
entertainment, utilities, crane building, equipment maintenance,
and more.”
The BatteryStar is powered by Milwaukee Tool’s industry leading
M18™ REDLITHIUM™ Battery. This is the same battery customers are
already using on job sites around the world, providing convenience
and compatibility with well-known Milwaukee-brand tools customers
rely on day in and day out. Designed to reduce downtime, the
BatteryStar allows an operator to replace the battery quickly and
easily for minimal operation interruption.
“One of the most exciting features of the BatteryStar is the
portability it provides,” said Ramos. “Weighing only 46 lbs. with
the standard 20 feet of chain, this hoist can be transported and
installed anywhere it is needed. And, when used in an inverted
orientation, the BatteryStar eliminates the need to carry the
weight of the hoist up to the anchor point, improving ergonomics
and reducing operator effort.”
In addition to the portability, strength and reliability
Columbus McKinnon is known for, the BatteryStar provides added
safety and intelligence to any lifting application. Not only does
the hoist reduce operator effort and fatigue with the elimination
of manual effort, but it also keeps the operator out of the load
path with a wireless remote that can control the hoist from up to
60 feet away. In addition, the remote features built-in
intelligence that alerts the operator when the hoist is over
capacity or the battery has less than 25% of charge so the battery
can be replaced proactively. It also indicates if hoist inspection
is due when used in conjunction with Milwaukee Tool’s ONE-KEY™ app.
Other features of the hoist include a patent-pending mechanical
brake for added safety as well as true variable speed for precise
lifting and improved efficiency.
The BatteryStar hoist has a 1-metric-ton lifting capacity with
20 feet of lift as standard and lifting speeds of 8 feet per
minute. The hoist will be available for sale from Columbus McKinnon
beginning in the Summer of 2024. It will be sold under the CM®
brand in North America and Latin America and the Yale® brand in
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer
and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world
forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving,
lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include
hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging
tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control
systems. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial
applications that require the safety and quality provided by its
superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information
on Columbus McKinnon is available at www.cmco.com. CM is a brand of
Columbus McKinnon.
About Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in
delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction
trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known
for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™; cordless tool
systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless
innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power
equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving tool
accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™; Modular Storage
products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of
advanced, trade-specific solutions.
Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR
symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee®
products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or www.milwaukeetool.com.
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Christie Lagowski Senior Manager, Communications Columbus
McKinnon Corporation 716-861-1240 christie.lagowski@cmco.com
Kristine Moser VP IR and Treasurer Columbus McKinnon Corporation
704-942-3253 kristy.moser@cmco.com
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