Hoist suits construction/industrial applications.
Press Release Summary:
Series 653 lever-operated hoist lifts from 3/4 to 3 tons, and has standard lift from 5 to 20 ft. Its chain guides, short handle, and minimal lever pull effort make 653 suitable for applications such as hoisting, pulling in confined spaces, and stretching.
Original Press Release:
Columbus McKinnon Introduces Series 653 Lever Hoist Ideally Suited for Both Construction and Industrial Applications
Amherst, New York, March 10, 2002 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CM) (Nasdaq:CMCO), the leading manufacturer of hoist and chain products in North America, today announced the introduction of its new lever-operated hoist, the Series 653. CM's Series 653 hoist line offers lifting capability from 3/4 to 3 tons (750 to 3000 kilograms) and a standard lift from 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters). Developed by a global cross-functional team from CM's engineering, marketing and manufacturing groups, the Series 653 carries a 5-year warranty and is available through CM's network of standard stocking hand chain and full line independent hoist distributors.
"Our confidence in the quality of the Series 653 was behind our decision to offer a 5-year warranty period on this product, the best warranty of any lever hoist in the value-priced category and four years longer than our 637 series, the product the 653 is replacing," said Timothy Tevens, CM President and Chief Executive Officer. "Its short handle, along with minimal lever pull effort, make the 653 an ideal tool for a number of construction and industrial applications in addition to hoisting, including pulling in confined spaces and stretching. The chain guide rollers on the 653 also reduce slippage over comparable products."
Columbus McKinnon will feature the Series 653 Lever hoist at the following upcoming trade shows where it will be an exhibitor.
Con Expo Booth N-1149 Las Vegas, Nevada March 19-23
National Manufacturing Week Booth 1217 Chicago, Illinois March 18-21
NA 2002* Booth 107 Detroit, Michigan April 8-11
*The 2002 North American Material Handling and Logistics Show and Conference
Note to media: A photograph of the Series 653 is available in Tiff format via e-mail. To request a photo, please contact rob.beiqhtol@cmworks.com and specify deadline and PC or Mac version.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a broad-line designer, manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated material handling products and integrated material handling systems that are widely distributed to industrial and consumer markets worldwide. Those items that reflect the highest sales of Columbus McKinnon's Products segment are hoists, cranes, welded steel chain and attachments, and industrial components. Integrated material handling solutions are systems that are designed to meet specific applications of end users to increase productivity through material handling. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available on its Web site at www.cmworks.com
