From crane controls to power delivery systems, Columbus McKinnon products represent quality and innovation in power and motion control. Whether on their own or working seamlessly together in complete packaged systems, you’ll get an efficient, intelligent solution that improves your safety, uptime, and productivity.
Power and Motion Control Technology for Power Generation and Utility Applications
AC and DC Motor Controls
Industry-leading Magnetek® AC and DC motor controls, including AC variable frequency drives, line regenerative systems, DC digital drives, and magnet controls, are built with safety in mind. These smart drives provide precise motion control to ensure cranes are operating reliably at the peak of efficiency with accurate positioning capabilities and continual monitoring.
Radio Remote Controls
Our highly versatile portfolio of radio remote controls, including handheld and bellybox transmitters and receivers, allows you to choose the ideal system to fit your application needs. Radio operation enables human-to-machine control, as opposed to machine-to-machine control, which is useful in applications requiring more precise interaction with loads and motions or distance between the operator and equipment.
Pushbutton Stations
Magnetek pendant pushbutton stations are lightweight solutions for heavyweight applications. Pendants can act as a reliable backup for cranes that are primarily controlled via radio or can be used as primary controls themselves. Ergonomically designed, with some models weighing less than two pounds, our pendants ensure operators are less fatigued when performing repetitive motions as compared to using traditional pendants.
Screw Jacks
Wherever there is a need to lift, position, align, or hold a load, screw jacks are there to do the job. Our extensive offering of Duff-Norton® ball and machine screw actuators are available in various materials and configurations, depending on the needs of your equipment, environment, or processes. With capacities ranging from 500 lbs. to 350 tons, our screw jacks provide the quality, reliability, and precision control you need, whether used on their own, in tandem, or in multiple arrangements.
Wherever there is a need to lift, position, align, or hold a load, screw jacks are there to do the job. Our extensive offering of Duff-Norton® ball and machine screw actuators are available in various materials and configurations, depending on the needs of your equipment, environment, or processes. With capacities ranging from 500 lbs. to 350 tons, our screw jacks provide the quality, reliability, and precision control you need, whether used on their own, in tandem, or in multiple arrangements.
Wherever there is a need to lift, position, align, or hold a load, screw jacks are there to do the job. Our extensive offering of Duff-Norton® ball and machine screw actuators are available in various materials and configurations, depending on the needs of your equipment, environment, or processes. With capacities ranging from 500 lbs. to 350 tons, our screw jacks provide the quality, reliability, and precision control you need, whether used on their own, in tandem, or in multiple arrangements.
On a crane, a brake is the one component that can continue holding a load if all other equipment fails. Maintaining lifts is key to preventing equipment damage and keeping operators safe. Magnetek brakes are available in a wide range of designs, including industrial duty, heavy duty, mill duty, drop-in, vertical, and motor mounted, and are ideal for harsh environments and applications.
An uninterrupted power supply is vital to smooth crane operation. Columbus McKinnon offers a complete line of Magnetek festoon systems, hardware, and cable to provide a reliable, efficient means of delivering power and control to cranes and hoists. Offered in heavy-duty aluminum, I-Beam, C-Track, mill-duty, and custom-engineered designs, our cable management systems can operate in even the most severe industrial environments.
The Magnetek cable reel product line is a superior solution to manage large lengths of cable, effectively and compactly. Simply affix the reel to a specific point where cable is needed and connect the cable to the moving part of the equipment – easily and safely. We offer a variety of cable reels, including industrial duty reels, motorized reels, and mill-duty reels, for heavy-duty applications in harsh environments.
Our conductor bar systems are a practical, proven, and economical way to deliver power to overhead cranes, hoists, monorails, and other types of moving equipment. Whether you need power for a standard top-running hoist application, a curved monorail, or a special lifting or positioning application, our safe and versatile range of conductor bar systems can help.
Combining superior technology with our experience in variable frequency drive applications, our economical Blue Max® and Black Max® inverter duty motors are designed to meet the demands of crane and hoist applications. Columbus McKinnon offers two types of inverter duty motors: those that meet the needs of more conventional crane applications and those that offer precise motion control for heavy-duty applications. High-horsepower designs and severe-duty service treatments, which can include cast iron construction or corrosion-resistant components, are also available upon request.
Providing reliable, ergonomic fall protection is a critical part of keeping your workers safe. Our Unified Industries Uni-Life Track™ complete fall protection system offers a total solution to safeguard against accidental operator slips and falls from elevated work areas. Comprised of an industry-leading anchor system, body harness, and connection point, Uni-Life Track systems are custom designed to your specific application and available for use with single or multiple workers.
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