FEBRUARY 2021 | NEWS


STAHL CRANESYSTEMS STF CHAIN HOIST AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS INDUSTRY 4.0


across EMEA, APAC, and Latin America. Equipped with Magnetek, IMPULSE•G+ Mini drives, STF hoists provide variable speed for applications requiring precision control, ensuring greater operator safety and lower stress on


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tahl CraneSystems has launched the STF electric chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon, now available


the crane mechanical and control components. The Stahl CraneSystems STF electric chain hoist is specially designed for stepless lifting and positioning applications. “The STF hoist combines the high-


performance and reliability you expect from a Stahl CraneSystems chain hoist with an industry-leading design and control features that Magnetek provides,” said Marc Döttling, product manager, Stahl CraneSystems. “Since the frequency inverter can be connected to field bus systems, such as Modbus, Profibus, or Ethernet, the STF chain hoist is an important step towards Industry 4.0. The control technology of the IMPULSE drive not only enables precision movement, but provides valuable diagnostic and performance information, such as hoist status, through communication with IoT networks.” The STF hoist also offers increased


safety. If the hoist controls detect unintentional movement, for example the motor brake slips under load, the hoist drive will stop, and it can no longer be operated. This helps prevent the load


from dropping and potentially damaging equipment and injuring the operator. In addition, an overspeed protection device prevents the motor from exceeding its maximum allowable speed range in the event of a drive malfunction, which protects the hoist against a possible load drop.


The hoist features a 1024 PPR encoder with a simplified mounting for reliable feedback in rugged operation and permits rapid evaluation of speed signals. The quick programming feature of the Magnetek frequency inverter paired with the ease of chain hoist commissioning gives customers a safe, highly reliable, and a simple plug-and- play application. Like all STF chain hoists, the new


variable speed model is designed for ambient temperatures from -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F), optionally up to 50 °C (122 °F) and is suitable for all available mains voltages with a large number of adaptation options. It also meets the requirements of


protection class IP54 (optional IP65 / IP67 for outdoor use), which prevents the ingress of water and moisture. ●


COLUMBUS MCKINNON EXPANDS ITS INTELLI-CRANE PORTFOLIO WITH INTELLI-GUIDE


Guide Auto-Dispatch System, using Magnetek radios, drives and automation programming integrated with motors and brakes. Intelli-Guide allows operators to


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automatically send a load to different pre-programmed areas in a facility with the push of a button. As the load moves to the programmed destination, the operator can work on a different task or start on the next step of the production process, increasing productivity and efficiency. “If a facility has outdated, manually


controlled cranes, hoists or monorail systems, automation technology can


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olumbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has expanded its Intelli-Crane portfolio with the Intelli-


bring new life to equipment, increasing their lifecycles and providing new features to make operations safer and more efficient,” said Jim Kluck, global product manager, automation, CMCO. “With the precise positioning and


automatic speed control the system provides, Intelli-Guide can help streamline operations and improve efficiency compared with processes that are manually operated.” Offered in several operating modes, Intelli-Guide can be used to safely and accurately position a hoist, crane or monorail. It is also available with various levels of motion control for setting pathways, targeting end locations, specifying


height limits and enabling automatic raising and lowering capabilities. Designed for use on cranes and


monorails traveling long distances, and hazardous locations, Intelli-Guide is ideal for the aerospace, automotive, metals manufacturing, storage and retrieval, and marine terminal industries. ●


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