Columbus McKinnon Launches Heavy-Duty Crane Hook Product Line

June 29, 2015 – Columbus McKinnon Corp. has launched a line of heavy-duty crane hooks which includes both single and double configurations with capacities up to 1250 metric tons. The line is comprised of standard forged hooks, hooks with extended shafts, custom-designed hooks, complete hook suspensions, and high-quality machined and un-machined products.

 

In January, Columbus McKinnon acquired Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH (STB), a European manufacturer of lifting tools and forged parts designed to withstand heavy static and dynamic loads. Now available to the North American market under the name CM Heavy-Duty Crane Hooks, this brand combines Columbus McKinnon’s material handling experience with rigging manufacturing expertise from STB.

 

“Through a unique combination of open-die and drop forging, machining and tool-making capabilities, we are able to turn pre-formed steel billets into finished, geometrically complex products quickly and efficiently, while ensuring the highest levels of quality and availability,” said Tim Lewis, business development manager. “Our drop forging offers shank hooks up to size no. 63 and ramshorn hooks up to size no. 125. Through open-die forging, we are able to provide shank and ramshorn hooks up to size no. 400. And, with in-house manufacturing and our own tool shop, we’re able to deliver quality products with some of the shortest lead times in the industry.”