Close up of CM Hurricane 360 hand chain hoist being operated from the side

Hoist’s 360 Degree Rotation Tackles the Most Challenging Applications

Discover the CM Hurricane 360

Hoisting & Lifting | By Columbus McKinnon Corporation | Apr 25, 2018


The CM Hurricane 360° is unlike any other hand chain hoist on the market today. Featuring a one-of-a-kind hand chain cover, the CM Hurricane 360° provides flexibility and versatility for challenging applications. Unlike traditional hand chain hoists; the Hurricane 360 may be used in any direction due to its patented hand chain cover that rotates 360 degrees allowing a convenient way to move loads without standing under or near the load. The flexibility and productivity of the Hurricane 360 has been captured in video to showcase just what a little hoist with big muscles can do!

Have you ever dealt with these tough conditions when operating a hoist? Check out these videos and see how well the Hurricane handles the job.

CM Hurricane 360: Below-the-Operator Application

The CM Hurricane 360˚ has a patented hand chain cover that rotates a full 360 degrees to allow for positioning, pulling and lifting of loads from virtually any angle - making it the only hoist of its kind in the industry. Featuring capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons, a standard Load Limiter, and a lifetime warranty.

CM Hurricane 360: Drifting Application

The CM Hurricane 360˚ has a patented hand chain cover that rotates a full 360 degrees to allow for positioning, pulling and lifting of loads from virtually any angle - making it the only hoist of its kind in the industry. Featuring capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons, a standard Load Limiter, and a lifetime warranty.

CM Hurricane 360: Lever Chain Hoist Application

The CM Hurricane 360˚ has a patented hand chain cover that rotates a full 360 degrees to allow for positioning, pulling and lifting of loads from virtually any angle - making it the only hoist of its kind in the industry. Featuring capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons, a standard Load Limiter, and a lifetime warranty.

CM Hurricane 360: Lever Chain Hoist Application

The CM Hurricane 360˚ has a patented hand chain cover that rotates a full 360 degrees to allow for positioning, pulling and lifting of loads from virtually any angle - making it the only hoist of its kind in the industry. Featuring capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons, a standard Load Limiter, and a lifetime warranty.

CM Hurricane 360: Drifting Application

The CM Hurricane 360˚ has a patented hand chain cover that rotates a full 360 degrees to allow for positioning, pulling and lifting of loads from virtually any angle - making it the only hoist of its kind in the industry. Featuring capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons, a standard Load Limiter, and a lifetime warranty.

CM Hurricane 360: Below-the-Operator Application

The CM Hurricane 360˚ has a patented hand chain cover that rotates a full 360 degrees to allow for positioning, pulling and lifting of loads from virtually any angle - making it the only hoist of its kind in the industry. Featuring capacities from 1/2 to 10 tons, a standard Load Limiter, and a lifetime warranty.

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Articles authored by "Columbus McKinnon Training" were written by industry professionals with decades of unique and in-depth experience in the material handling industry who are no longer employed by Columbus McKinnon.

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