STAHL CraneSystems has launched a versatile series of SXF wire rope hoists for universal lifting applications

Künzelsau, 22. July 2025 – 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 meters – 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 optimized 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.

Efficiency with a high level of safety

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 with Magnetek radio controls in push-button design – either as a single cable pull or as part of a customized CraneKit for plug-and-play installation of overhead and bridge cranes as well as monorails. An SXF version with 2-stage speed control is in development and is scheduled to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Further information on the SXF wire rope hoist series is available here: https://www.cmco.com/sxf-en

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has a legacy of over 150 years and is a global leader in lifting and intelligent motion control technology. Its portfolio spans three business platforms: Lifting Solutions, Linear Motion Solutions, and Conveyance Solutions. Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, CMCO operates offices and manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with products sold in over 50 countries. With more than 3,000 employees worldwide, CMCO generated over USD 1 billion in revenue in 2024. The company’s strong brands – including STAHL CraneSystems, Yale, Pfaff-silberblau, Dorner, and montratec – help improve safety, drive efficiency, and support the growth of its customers. www.cmco.com

About STAHL CraneSystems

The STAHL CraneSystems brand stands for high-quality, reliable and safe hoists, crane components, and engineered lifting solutions. Products are used in standard and explosion-proof bridge cranes and lifting systems across industries such as automotive, oil & gas, power generation, chemical, logistics, steel & concrete, machine building, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and food processing.

www.cmco.com/de/stahlcranes

Press contact:

STAHL CraneSystems GmbH | Daimlerstr. 6 | 74653 Künzelsau

Heike Metzger, Tel.: +49 7940 128-2388

E-Mail: heike.metzger@stahlcranes.com

Image caption:

Image 1. The compact SXF hoists provide efficient and reliable lifting for horizontal and vertical transport across a wide range of industrial applications.

Image 2. The modular design and low-maintenance components allow for simple integration – even without specialized knowledge.

Image 3. Improved rope guide elements and a safety brake system with continuous speed and load monitoring ensure reliability and safety.

Image 4. Ein A single-girder bridge crane from STAHL CraneSystems' CraneKit with the SXF rope hoist is used for the efficient transport of components from the warehouse to production.