Stahl CraneSystems, a member of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) and a specialist in hoists and crane components, is expanding its portfolio with the new SXF wire rope hoist series, designed for load capacities from 2,000 kg to 10,000 kg.
With its robust technology, precise control system and advanced safety functions, the SXF series enables smooth and safe load handling at heights of up to 12 metres – making it a highly attractive solution for crane manufacturers, system integrators and end users in maintenance, production, and logistics environments.
Simple installation and commissioning
Across various industries, users depend on hoists for everyday vertical and horizontal load handling. Their key expectations: simplicity, reliability and safety – and that’s exactly what the SXF series delivers. Thanks to its compact and lightweight design, the SXF hoist is easy to install and virtually maintenance-free. Its streamlined frame allows for quick commissioning, without the need for specialist expertise or extensive training. An optimised drive shaft with an adjustable flange width enables easy on-site alignment and supports future modifications with minimal effort.
Single girder overhead travelling cranes equipped with SXF hoists are ideal even in tight production or storage spaces, moving heavy parts at lifting speeds of up to 3 m/min under full load. The SXF 5 covers applications up to 10,000 kg, while the SXF 4 is suitable for loads up to 5,000 kg. With its powerful and dynamic lifting capabilities, the SXF hoist operates quickly when speed is needed – and slowly when precision is required.
Dynamic Lift System – intelligent lifting for greater efficiency
The Dynamic Lift System (DLS) with Ultra-Lift automatically adjusts the lifting speed based on the actual load weight. In partial load conditions, the SXF 4 achieves lifting speeds of up to 9 m/min, which is approximately 60–80% faster than the conventional industry standard. Ultra-Lift can even deliver speeds of up to 300% of the nominal speed, improving efficiency and reducing cycle times.
Equipped with a Magnetek variable frequency drive (VFD) – a Columbus McKinnon group brand – the SXF enables smooth speeding up and slowing down, reducing mechanical wear and increasing the service life of the hoist. The DLS ensures precise positioning, energy savings, and greater safety for daily operations.
Smart safety features for demanding industrial use
The SXF wire rope hoist is equipped with a range of intelligent safety features that reduce wear and expand its application capabilities. These include an optimized rope guidance system with integrated finger protection at the return sheaves of the bottom block, as well as an adaptive safety brake system that continuously adjusts to operating conditions. Additional safety is provided by the SMC 4 Multicontroller, which continuously monitors key technical operating data and automatically calculates the resulting load spectrum. Communication is handled via a serial Modbus interface.
The continuous load monitoring is implemented to Performance Level PL d, ensuring safe operation across a wide range of industrial environments. With its Automatic Load Control (ALC+), the controller prevents load spikes when lifting heavy weights. In the event of an overload – precisely detected at the rope anchorage point – the system initiates an immediate and safe shutdown.
Available as a complete CraneKit solution
The SXF is available either as a standalone hoist or as part of a custom CraneKit, ready for plug-and-play integration into suspension cranes, overhead travelling cranes, or monorail systems. Optional Magnetek radio remote controls (push-button or joystick versions) further enhance operator flexibility and safety.
A version with 2-speed motor control is currently under development and will be available in Q4 2025.
Further information on the SXF wire rope hoist series is available here: www.cmco.com/sxf-en
Source: Stahl CraneSystems
