Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has introduced Kito CQ, a manual chain hoist that the company claims delivers a 40% reduction in hand pull force compared to earlier models.
The company states that the new product is intended to improve safety, reduce physical strain, and simplify operation in a range of work environments.
According to CMCO, the 1t model of Kito CQ requires only 18kg-force to operate, down from the 29kg-force required by conventional manual chain hoists.
The company indicates that this allows operators to use a continuous hand-over-hand motion instead of a two-handed, pull-and-reset technique.
The change is aimed at lowering operator fatigue and improving productivity, particularly over extended periods of use.
Another feature highlighted by the company is an enhanced, patent-pending Overload Limiter (OLL), which is included as standard on all Kito CQ units.
CMCO states that the OLL is designed to help prevent overloading, improve activation consistency, and reduce the likelihood of equipment breakdowns.
The company also notes that this addition is expected to protect workers and contribute to a longer operational lifespan for the hoist.
The design of Kito CQ is described by the company as focusing on operator comfort and ergonomics, with the intention of making lifting tasks more accessible for workers at different experience levels.
Kito CQ is said to be a significant development in manual hoist technology, designed to reduce physical strain and make lifting tasks safer and easier to perform in a variety of settings.
The company describes Kito CQ as part of its ongoing effort to support safer and more productive job sites through improved lifting equipment.
CMCO develops a range of motion solutions for industrial environments.
Recently, CMCO expanded its Crosby Easy-Loc bolt securement system with the addition of 16 new capacities.
