Frequent & Periodic Inspection of CM-ET Lodestar & Prostar Hoists

Columbus McKinnon's Brian Leister teaches about the inspection requirements for CM-ET electric chain hoists.

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Frequent Inspection of the CM-ET Lodestar | Part 1 of 4
Part 1 - In the first installment of this four-part series, we start with a discussion of the variety of Lodestar models available and the updated ANSI E1.6-2 2018 industry standard. We then provide a step by step tutorial on the criteria for frequent inspections.


Periodic Inspection of the CM-ET Lodestar | Part 2 of 4
Part 2 - The second installment of this series discusses the testing requirements for hoists, as well as the beginning steps of a periodic inspection; specifically the reversing contractor and a focus on the brakes of the Lodestar


Periodic Inspection of the CM-ET Lodestar | Part 3 of 4
Part 3 - The third installment concludes the periodic inspection process, addressing the criteria for gears, hooks, chain, suspension, limits, and how to access these components.


Periodic Inspection of the CM-ET Prostar | Part 4 of 4
Part 4 - The fourth and final installment of this series builds on the concepts we have learned so far and applies them to the unique design of the Prostar hoist.

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