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01/10/24 • Crane Systems • Hoisting & Lifting • Industry News

First battery powered chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon for moving loads up to one metric ton

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) is a leading manufacturer of material handling solutions. In a further expansion of its lifting equipment portfolio, it has launched its first battery powered chain hoist under the Yale brand. The portable Yale® BatteryStar^TM does not require a power connection. It allows for variable speeds, to move and position heavy loads of up to one metric ton anywhere quickly, flexibly and precisely.