BUYERS GUIDE
P R O J E C T I O N L I G H T S & S TA G I N G N E W S
Chain Hoists
LoadGuard LG10/1/4
Model: Lift Capabilities: 1/4 Ton
Lift Speed: 4 fpm
Voltage:
Chain Size: 7 x 22 mm
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: Yes
Pickle Included: No
Size: 12.6” x 14.5” x 8.5”
Weight: 92.5 lbs
Retail Price: Price on Request
Comments: Meets all current hoisting standards. Optional features can be
added later to allow the hoists to conform to higher safety standards. Hoists
are designed to be quiet, compact and
lightweight.
www.loadguard.eu
By JustinLang
H
ow do you raise the roof in our industry? Easy, use a pickle! I recently told that joke to
some friends. Rather then laughing with me, they laughed at me. I know, it is a weak
joke, but if you can’t laugh at yourself, whom can you laugh at?
Chain hoists in our industry are as commonplace as a runny nose in a kindergarten class.
They are everywhere. Every major tour out there has a minimum of 30 motors on tour. Not
to mention corporate gigs, smaller tours and countless installations. They are often the lesstalked about piece of equipment on a gig, other then making sure the correct size motor is
Chainmaster BGV-C1
Lift Capabilities: 1/4-2 ton
Lift Speed: 8 fpm max
Voltage: 400V/3ph, 250V/3ph
Chain Size: 11 x 31 mm max
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: Yes
Pickle Included: No
Size: 38.6” x 14.5” x 8.5”
Weight: 176 lbs
Retail Price: Price on Request
Comments: Hoists range from
a capacity of 125-2.500 kg with
climbing or standard suspension. Hoists are designed to be
light, compact and quiet.
http://en.chainmaster.de
CyberMotion
CyberHoist
Lift Capabilities: 1/8-1 ton
Lift Speed: 80 fpm max
Voltage: 175V-460V
Chain Size: 7 x 9 mm
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: Yes
Pickle Included: Yes
Size: 6.7” x 24.9” x 12.2”
Weight: 202 lbs
Retail Price: From $7,900
Comments: Plug-and-play stage automation for mobile or flexible applications
www.cyber-motion.com
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used for a given weight load.
Finding the correct motor for a lift is well beyond the scope of this month’s Buyers Guide.
Instead, we are profiling a sample of the chain hoist motors from the top manufacturers. To
find a chain hoist to suit your needs, you’ll want to have some in-depth discussions with other
members of the production staff, your supplier and the manufacturers below.
When you do find the right chain hoist for your needs, don’t forget to order the pickle!
Happy hunting and safe lifting.
Columbus McKinnon
Lodestar
Lift Capabilities: 1,000-6,000 lbs
Lift Speed: 5-100 fpm
Voltage: 1 phase and 3 phase
Chain Size: 1/4”-5/16”
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: No
Pickle Included: No
Size: 16.2” x 22.1” x 8.5”
Weight: 48-115 lbs
Retail Price: Price on Request
Comments: CM Lodestar has a 5 pocket
liftwheel with improved chain wear and
smooth lifting and clutch outside gear
train; meets international standards.
www.cm-et.com
Liftket Fixed
Speed Series
Lift Capabilities: 1/4 to 12.5 tons
Lift Speed: 8-64 fpm
Voltage: 20A/3ph/250V
Chain Size: 1/2T- 4 x 12mm; 1T- 7 x 22mm
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: Yes
Pickle Included: No
Size: 4.4” x 19” x 15.9”
Weight: 60 lbs
Retail Price: 1/2T$2,200
Comments: Jam Free
plate. Direct or contactor control. Single or
double brakes. Friction
Clutch. Lightweight.
Quiet. Internal or external 2 or 4 channel
limit switches.
www.liftket.de
Prolyte Group
ProLyft PLE-012
Lift Capabilities: 1000kg/2200 lbs
Lift Speed: 13 fpm
Voltage: 400V/3ph/50Hz
or 230V/3ph/60Hz
Chain Size: 7.1 x 20.5 mm
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: Yes
Pickle Included: No
Size: 18.8” x 8.5” x 11.8”
Weight: 77 lbs
Retail Price: Price on Request
Comments: ProLyft covers a broad spectrum of lifting, drive and control solutions
within the entertainment market. ProLyft
has a worldwide network of service points,
offering maintenance and certification services. Customers can also access the company’s service base on prolyft.com and get
direct access to their hoists’ history and
maintenance status. Those with yearly certification are eligible for a lifetime warranty
on their hoists.
www.prolyte.com
Show Distribution
Tour Rig
Lift Capabilities: 2,200 lbs
Lift Speed: 16 fpm
Voltage: 208V 3ph
Chain Size: 7 x 22 mm
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: Yes
Pickle Included: No
Size: 14.7” x 6.1” x 10.2”
Weight: 111 lbs
Retail Price: $1,899
Comments: Direct control Tour Rig hoist,
1000kg, 63\’ lift, chain bag, jam-free-plate,
handles, eye suspension, friction clutch,
single brake.
www.showdistribution.com
Stagemaker SM10
Lift Capabilities: 2 ton
Lift Speed: 32/8 fpm max
Voltage: 208V 3ph
Chain Size: 6.8 x 17.8 mm
Chain Stop Included: Yes
Chain Bag Included: Yes
Pickle Included: No
Size: 14.2” x 10.5” x 7.5”
Weight: 45 lbs
Retail Price: Price on Request
Comments: Utilizes threephase direct motor control best
suited for temporary or shortterm setups. Full line voltage
controller is furnished separately.
www.stagemaker.com
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