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Shaw-Box SK Wire Rope Hoist

The Shaw-Box SK delivers industry-leading technology, safety, and performance for your lifting applications in a compact and easy-to-maintain design. When you need quality and performance in a wire rope hoist, turn to the Shaw-Box® SK™ hoist from Columbus McKinnon.

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Features and Benefits

  • WIDE RANGE OF CAPACITIES AND LIFTS
    Monorail units up to 30 tons and top-running, double-girder units up to 55 tons. Standard lifts up to 131 ft. Metric rated models also available.
  • FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
    Hoists can be configured to your unique application needs. Available in 5 frame sizes with 16 load capacity variants.
  • COMPACT DESIGN
    Exceptionally short approach allows for optimal use of work area when space is limited. Paddle limit switch allows for lowest headroom possible while maintaining safe operation. Low-headroom monorail units are extremely compact due to U-shape design.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE
    High-quality components designed for safety and longevity, providing you with minimal downtime and a low total cost of ownership. Local availability of common spare parts means that your products can be serviced quickly, helping to reduce downtime.
  • BASE-MOUNT
    Can be used as stationary hoisting or towing equipment, for example in systems manufacturing. The rope lead-off angle, the hoist mounting, and the mounting position of the hoist motor can be adjusted as needed. Available for 1-55 ton capacities.
  • EXTENSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
    Standard safety features include paddle limit switch, adjustable geared limit switch, motor temperature control, and overload protection.
  • SMOOTH OPERATION
    With an integrated motor management module and flywheel trolley motors, the SK features extremely smooth starting and braking with starts and stops for extended brake life.
  • RELIABLE PERFORMANCE IN HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATIONS
    Hoists available with H3, H4, and H4+ duty cycles.
  • COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS
    Hoists meet CMAA and HMI standards. CSA labeled. Explosion-protected models available in compliance with NEC guidelines.
  • TOP-RUNNING, DOUBLE-GIRDER
    Extremely compact with minimal hook approach and headroom dimensions. Flexible design ensures all four wheels are in contact with the girder. Available for 1-55 ton capacities.

Yale YK & Shaw-Box SK Wiring Diagrams

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Yale YK Wire Rope Hoist

SINGLE-GROOVED ROPE DRUM

2-part single or 4-part single reeving is available, depending on the application.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

Hoists can be configured to your unique application needs. Available in 5 frame sizes with 16 load capacity variants.

SHORT LEAD TIMES

Assembled in Wadesboro, North Carolina, with German-made components, these units have short lead times to meet tight deadlines.

COMPACT DESIGN

Compact dimensions dues to U-shape design. Exceptionally short approach allows for optimum use of work area when space is limited.

SMOOTH OPERATION

Extremely smooth starting and braking characteristics.

LOW-HEADROOM MONORAIL TROLLEY

The KE monorail trolley is used on monorail runways and single-girder overhead traveling cranes. Trolley is easily adjustable for different beam sizes and comes standard with two speed trolley. Available for 1-15 ton capacities.

STANDARD MONORAIL TROLLEY

Specially designed for small clearances, the UE monorail trolley has a narrow width. It is used on monorail runways and single girder overhead travling cranes. Available only for 20-30 ton capacities.

IMPULSE®.VG+ FOR HOIST MOTION

Provides reliable, user-friendly controls and industry-leading features to keep you working safely. Additional features are available for user configuration.

IMPULSE®.G+ MINI FOR TROLLEY MOTION

Allows for expanded speed adjustments, improved load control, high duty cycles, and increased crane life.

LOW MAINTENANCE

Largely maintenance-free design with field-proven components designed for low wear and long service life.

EXTENSIVE SAFETY FEATURES

Standard safety features include block-operated limit switch, adjustable geared limit switch, motor, temperature control, and overload protection.

H3 & H4 DUTY CYCLE

BASE MOUNTED

A hoist designed to be bolted onto a crane trolley or supporting structure. Similar to a deck mount, but typically has mounting pads/feet that keep the hoist body completely above the deck.

TOP RUNNING (DOUBLE GIRDER) TROLLEY

Extremely compact with minimal hook approach and headroom dimensions. The flexible design ensures that all 4 wheels are in contact with the girder. Available for 1 to 55 ton capacities.

Documents

Brochures & Catalogs

[Brochure] Shaw-Box SK Brochure [Brochure] Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK Tandem Electric Wire Rope Hoists Brochure [Brochure] YK SK Wire Rope Hoist VFD Brochure [Brochure] Wire Rope Hoist Comparison Chart

Manuals & Supplements

[O&M Manual] Yale YK/Shaw-Box SK Manual v.A-E Frame Rev AF [O&M Manual] YK Standard VFD Control Distributor Brochure [Technical Manuals] LS Standard VFD Motor Manual Supplement

Product & Data Sheets

[Parts List] YK SK Spare Parts List - YKA and SKA [Parts List] YK SK Spare Parts List - YKB and SKB [Parts List] YK SK Spare Parts List - YKC and SKC [Parts List] YK SK Spare Parts List - YKD YKE SKD and SKE