Columbus McKinnon Corp., Getzville, N.Y., introduced Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK wire rope hoists for system customization. The Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK wire rope hoists can be configured as monorail, double girder and now base mount models, with embedded radio remote controls, expanded usage of Magnetek variable frequency drives, optional panel and motor heaters and metric ratings.
Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK wire rope hoists are now available as base mount models with lifting capacities up to 30 tons, which can be used as stationary hoisting or towing equipment, for example in systems manufacturing. The rope lead-off angle, hoist mounting and mounting position of the hoist motor can be adjusted as needed.