Released on: September 3, 2008, 12:03 pm

Press Release Author: Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: CM developed a cleanroom hoist that is available in 1/4, 1/2,
1 and 2 ton capacities. CM Cleanroom hoist can be used as a food processing hoist,
an electronic room hoist or pharmaceutical hoist.

Press Release Body: With rigorous cleanroom requirements in the all types of
cleanroom environments, the CM Lodestar Cleanroom Hoist can take the place of food
processing hoists and electronic room hoists with one model line. The CM Cleanroom
Hoist also serves as a great medical hoist and hospital hoist where cleanliness is
an optional and desired quality. Whether your work area includes high humidity,
corrosive materials, or sanitary conditions, the Lodestar offers superior efficiency
and versatility for your material handling needs.

¼, ½, 1 and 2 ton single and two-speed options provide for heavier duty applications
as a food processing hoist, an electronic room hoist or pharmaceutical hoist.

An assured contamination-free hoist, the CM Lodestar Cleanroom Hoist uses
non-oxidizing grease rather than oil for lubrication, to eliminate drips and a
stainless steel load chain that guards against flaking or peeling.

FDA-approved white epoxy powder coat paint, or a nickel-plated housing also adds to
the contamination-free hoist operation for the biotechnology, aerospace, electronic
and semi-conductor environments.

The CM Cleanroom Hoist’s sealed weather-proof construction makes the hoist ideal for
full washdown and humid environments. A variety of accessories such as stainless
steel chain, hooks, links and slings help with versatile cleanroom lifting
applications. Both stainless steel, corrosion resistant trolleys and motorized
trolleys are also available.

CM also offers a cleanroom hand hoist, the “Zephyr,” for use in similar clean
environments.

Full details, specification sheets, images and audio presentations are available by
visiting: http://www.cmindustrial.com/cleanroomhoist.asp at www.cmindustrial.com.

Whether lifting steel beams or positioning delicate electronic equipment, all of the
necessary products are available from a single source – CM Complete Lifting Systems.
Jib cranes, enclosed track systems, crane components, trolleys, and beam clamps
offer numerous options overhead, while hoists are available in electric, air, and
manual configurations. Below-the-hook attachments like spreader beams, shackles,
chain slings, hooks, and clamps round out the most versatile line in the industry.
An integral part of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, the CM brand has built a
reputation for quality and durability for more than 130 years. You can learn more
about Columbus McKinnon by visiting www.cmindustrial.com.

For more information on the CM Cleanroom hoist, or any CM product, call us toll-free
at 1-(800) 888-0985, visit www.cmindustrial.com or e-mail sales@cmworks.com.


Web Site: http://www.cmindustrial.com

Contact Details: 140 John James Audubon Pkwy
Amherst, NY 14228
P: 716-689-5400
F: 716-689-5606
Email: sales@cmworks.com