[INDUSTRY NEWS] John Molidor, general manager,
Straightpoint Inc., said: “While we are a below- the-hook equipment manufacturer, we offer a technologically advanced rigging product. What Wayne brings to the company is a background and connections in the U.S. scale dealer network, which is more mature in terms of its uptake of such technology. That is naturally very exciting.” y
CM-ET Lodestar Classic Electric Chain Motor Now IP66 Rated
> Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, has made significant improvements to its legendary CM-ET Lodestar Classic electric chain motor. The CM-ET Lodestar Classic now features an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP66 and is easier to service and maintain in the field. An IP66 rating indicates that the CM-ET Lodestar Classic offers protection from dust
and high-pressure water – making this unit ideal for use in outdoor environments. To achieve this rating, we made a variety of innovative design improvements, including: High-performance composite cord grips
that prevent water from entering the motor body at the pendant and power cords’ point of entry
Continuous gaskets that create a waterproof
seal between the gearbox assembly and the back frame and motor covers O-rings on the lift wheel bearing that
prevent water from entering the motor body through the lift wheel opening In addition to weatherproofing, we have
made improvements to the drive shaft to prevent grease migration. We improved the serviceability of this industry-leading motor by simplifying the wiring schemes, adding hardwired jumpers on the contactor and utilizing hex-style screws throughout the motor. Additionally, the CM-ET Lodestar Classic now comes equipped with a standard external chain guide to help extend chain life. Learn more at their website
cmworks.com y
Congressman Joe Courtney Visits Loos & Co., Inc.
> Loos & Co., Inc. announced that they are the first business to be selected to participate in the Quiet Corner Innovation Cluster (QCIC). The QCIC was created to enable economic growth in rural Eastern Connecticut, otherwise known as Connecticut’s Quiet Corner.
The QCIC targets small and medium sized technology and manufacturing organizations to foster growth and innovation within those companies. With partners like University of Connecticut (UConn), the Economic Development Agency and Connecticut Innovations (CI), the QCIC draws upon its’ resources in order to provide access to the industry’s latest technology. Through the use of this technology, manufacturers, like Loos & Co., Inc., will have access to state-of-the-art research and development technology. “We are thrilled to be chosen as the first
manufacturer to partner with QCIC,” said Robert Davis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Loos & Co., Inc. “Our visit with
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