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Columbus McKinnon is a leading manufacturer of electric hoists and air hoists in chain, wire rope and hand operated models. The company holds several well known hoist manufacturing brands such as Budgit, Chester Hoist, CM products, Coffing, Shaw-Box and Yale. Load ratings for hoists range from 1/8 of a ton to 15 tons. Accessories for specific applications such as trolleys, various operating controls and handling attachments are available. |
A large part of Columbus McKinnon’s business is the manufacture and design of chain and forged attachments. Chain slings, shackles, masterlinks, hooks and many other specialized attachments supply end users and engineers with configurable variable to suit any need. Different chain grades and alloys provide superior working load limits. Mechanical and locking attachments ensure reliability and safety necessary in certain applications. Manufacturing brands available include Dixie Industries and Midland Forge. |
Large scale lifting applications are also accommodated by the Columbus McKinnon companies. Abel-Howe and Cady Lifters supply all manner of below the hook heavy lifting equipment, with many pieces being hand made to the end users specifications. Crane forks, coil lifters, c-hooks, sheet lifters, spreader beams in capacites up to 100 tons are available for modification to specific needs. |
Columbus McKinnon provides complete material handling solutions for large and medium scale enterprises through the design, fabrication, and installation of its products and components in a way that is both wisely integrated and ergonomically sound. Columbus McKinnon also uses its other specialized assets such as American Lifts, Camlok, Duff-Norton and Univeyor providing lift tables, clamps, actuators and rail systems where needed to complement its full line of overhead lifting components. |