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Starke offers a new line of innovative industrial products designed and engineered for quality and affordability. The Starke lineup includes electric chain hoists, trolleys, crane components, and fall protection. Starke is ready to go to work.

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Electric Chain Hoists

Single Speed Electric Chain Hoist

Starke Electric Chain Hoist

The Starke Single Speed Electric Chain hoist is the most popular solution for many standard applications ranging from high production assembly lines and work stations, to maintenance shops or hobby garages. Lift capacities are available from 1⁄2 Ton – 5 Ton with lift speeds up to 26 FPM.

Features

  • Lift Speeds
    • 12 Ton: 26 FPM
    • 1 Ton: 26 FPM
    • 2 Ton: 26 FPM
    • 3 Ton: 21 FPM
    • 5 Ton: 11 FPM
  • Metric Rated Capacity
  • Duty Class: H4
  • Voltages: 230/460/3/60Hz
  • Quick-Connect Pendant Controls
  • Durable Canvas Chain Container
  • Japanese FEC Grade #80 Lifting Chain
  • Schneider Electric Control Contactor
  • NSK Main Bearings
  • Paddle Type Limit Switch for Up/Down Travel
  • 19' Pendant Length Standard (From Top Hook to Bottom of Pendant)

Starke Single Speed Hoist Motor Horsepower & Amp Information

CapacityHorsepowerAmps
1/2 Ton12.1
1 Ton23.4
2 Ton 46.3
3 Ton46.3
5 Ton46.3

Variable Speed Electric Chain Hoist

Starke Variable Speed Electric Chain Hoist

The Starke Variable Speed Electric Chain Hoist pushes the frontier with infinite speed adjustability right at the operator's fingertips. Easily adjust the speed on the ergonomic pendant with a simple turn of the knob even while the hoist is in motion. The Starke Variable Speed Electric Chain Hoist gives the operator ultimate control and makes precision movements easy. Lift capacities are available in 1⁄2 Ton, 1 Ton, 2 Ton, and 3 Ton models. 

Features

  • Lift Speeds
    • 12 Ton – 2 Ton: 1 – 26 FPM
    • 3 Ton: 1 – 21 FPM
  • Metric Rated Capacity
  • Duty Class: H4
  • Voltage: 460/3/60Hz
  • Japanese FEC Grade #80 Lifting Chain
  • NSK Main Bearings
  • Quick-Connect Pendant Controls
  • Durable Canvas Chain Container
  • Paddle Type Limit Switch for Up/Down Travel
  • 19' Pendant Length Standard (From Top Hook to Bottom of Pendant)

Starke VS Hoist Motor Horsepower & Amp Information

CapacityHorsepowerAmps
1/2 Ton12.1
1 Ton23.4
2 Ton46.3
3 Ton46.3

Blitz High Speed Electric Chain Hoist

Starke Blitz Hoist Right

The Starke Blitz Electric Chain Hoist has served many people in all industries. It can be used on the production line or in your home garage. It’s compact design makes it ideal for tight spaces where a typical electric chain hoist might not fit. This high-speed electric chain hoist goes up to a lift speed of 85 FPM. 

Features

  • Three Phase / 2-Speed Lift Speeds
    • 250 lb: 50/25 FPM or 85/25 FPM
    • 500 lb: 50/25 FPM
  • Single Phase / 1-Speed
    • 250 lb: 43 FPM
    • 500 lb: 25 FPM
    • 1000 lb: 18 FPM
  • Metric Rated Capacity
  • Duty Class: H4
  • Voltage: 460/3/60Hz for 3-Phase models or 230/1/60Hz for Single Phase models
  • Japanese FEC Grade #80 Lifting Chain
  • NSK Main Bearings
  • Quick-Connect Pendant Controls
  • Durable Canvas Chain Container
  • Paddle Type Limit Switch for Up/Down Travel
  • 19' Pendant Length Standard (From Top Hook to Bottom of Pendant)

Trolleys

Motorized Variable Speed Trolley

The Starke Variable Speed Trolley is a great solution whether coupled to a new Starke hoist or an existing hoist from a different manufacture. Featuring clevis type and lug type mounts where height is a concern, Starke Motorized Trolleys are certain to have a model to fit your application. Capacities range from 1 – 5 Ton with travel speeds reaching 82 FPM for 2-speed control. Upgrade to full variable speed is available. For use with both a VS Hoist and a VS Trolley, a compatible radio system is required.

Features

  • Travel Speeds: 27 – 82 FPM Variable Speed
  • Capacity: 1 – 5 Ton
  • Metric Rated Capacity
  • Flange Width
    • 1 Ton: 2.3" – 7.75"
    • 2 Ton: 3.2" – 9.25"
    • 3 Ton: 3.9 " – 9.25"
    • 5 Ton: 3.9 " – 10.875"
  • Voltage: 460/3/60Hz

Starke Trolley Motor Horsepower & Amp Information

CapacityHorsepowerAmps
1 Ton1/21.1
2 Ton1/21.1
3 Ton12.2
5 Ton12.2
Starke Motorized TrolleyStarke Motorized Trolley with Electric Chain Hoist

IDrive Beam Tractor Drive

The Starke IDrive Beam Tractor Drive has variable speed adjustment for 2-speed control and will easily bring power to your manual crane or trolley. This tractor drive's capacity goes up to 6,000 lb and has a beam flange width ranging from 4" – 8".

Features

  • Variable 2-Speed Adjustment
    • 82/14 FPM
  • Capacity: 3 Ton
  • Metric Rated Capacity
  • Flange Width
    • 4" – 8"

Starke IDrive Beam

Low Headroom Plain Trolley

Simple and true. The Starke SPT Series Plain Trolley is a great option where a motorized trolley is not needed.

Features

  • Capacity: 14 Ton, 12 Ton, 1 Ton, & 2 Ton
  • Metric Rated Capacity
  • Flange Width
    • 14 Ton: 2" – 8.8"
    • 12 Ton: 2" – 8.8"
    • 1 Ton: 2.7" – 8.8"
    • 2 Ton: 3" – 8.8"
  • Machined Trolley Wheels with Precision Bearings

Lug Mount Trolley

Plain Trolley

Simple and true. The Starke SHT Series Plain Trolley is a great option where a motorized trolley is not needed and headroom is not a concern.

Features

  • Capacity: 12 Ton, 1 Ton, 2 Ton, 3 Ton, & 5 Ton
  • Metric Rated Capacity
  • Flange Width
    • 12 Ton: 2.7" – 5"
    • 1 Ton: 3.9" – 5.7"
    • 2 Ton: 3.9" – 8.6"
    • 3 Ton: 3.9" – 8.6"
    • 5 Ton: 3.9" – 8.6"
  • Machined Trolley Wheels with Precision Bearings
  • Durable Paint Finish

SPT500

Fall Arrest Trolleys

In today's workforce, safety is becoming more important than ever. Keep your customers and team members safe with the all new SFT Series fall arrest trolleys. Starke offers (3) trolley models, all of which have been tested to meet and exceed OSHA & ANSI standards. All models feature a Universal Swivel Ring with an 1 1⁄2" eye opening made to fit most self-retracting lifelines or safety lanyards.

Features

  • Capacity: 1 Person
    • 310 lb per ANSI
    • 420 lb per OSHA
    • Max Arresting Force: 1,800 lb
    • Designed to Meet or Exceed OSHA and ANSI Z359.1
    • Tested to a Minimum of 5,580 lb
  • Trolley Weight
    • SFT100: 16 lb
    • SFT200: 22 lb
  • Beam Flange Width: 2" – 8.7"
  • Machined Trolley Wheels and Precision Bearings
  • Heavy-Duty Forged Swivel Ring with 1 12" Opening

SFT100

Starke Fall Arrest Trolley - SFT100

The SFT100 is  the most ergonomic and lightweight Personal Fall Arrest Trolley. Featuring an aluminum frame with powder-coat finish, this trolley weighs only 16 lb. The SFT100 has little resistance when moving up and down the length of an overhead system making it a customer favorite.

SFT200

Starke Fall Arrest Trolley SFT200

The SFT200 is made of carbon steel with yellow zinc coated finish and is the most economical Personal Fall Arrest Trolley. While very similar in design to the SFT100, this unit weighs 22 lb and is more suitable for the occasional user rather than the full 8-hour shift.

Enclosed Track & Trolleys

The Starke 300 Series Enclosed Track and Components are versatile and suitable for many industrial applications. The lightweight construction of the trolleys, and clean enclosed track reduces resistance. Starke offers a Fall Arrest Trolley, Hoist Trolley, Plain Track, and Custom Designed Trussed Track for various applications including fall arrest and workstation crane applications.

Starke 300 Series Track has been engineered to work well as a medium-size option for a variety of applications from workstation cranes, to fall protection, to jib cranes. Featuring 7 gauge Grade #50 carbon steel and available in lengths from 21' to 53'.

300 Series Track

Starke 300 Series Track Dimensions

Features

  • Capacity: 1 Person
    • 310 lb per ANSI
    • 420 lb per OSHA
  • Max Arresting Force at 1,800 lb
  • Weight: 3.715 lb (3 lb 11 oz)
  • Designed to Meet or Exceed OSHA and ANSI Z359.1, and Tested to 5,000 lb

SFT300 Fall Arrest Trolley

Starke 300 Series Fall Arrest Trolley - SFT300

Features

  • Capacity: 1,000 lb
  • Designed for Workstation Style Hoist Systems
  • Weight: 3.18 lb (3 lb 3 oz)

S300-EMT Hoist Trolley

Secondary Brake Devices

S3KLAS

Starke 3KLAS 3 Ton Secondary Brake Device

S2KLAS

Starke 2KLAS 2 Ton Secondary Brake Device

A Secondary Brake Device often called a load arrestor is required in many industrial applications for vertically traveling equipment. In the event of a lifting hoist failure, the Starke Secondary Brake Device is always ready to stop the fall and safeguard against personnel injury and equipment damage. Starke offers a 2,204 lb and 3,527 lb capacity secondary brake device.

Secondary Brake Device 3D Model

Features

  • Fall Arrest Applications
    • Window Washing Scaffolds
    • Freight Elevators (VRC)
    • Powered Work Platforms
  • Using overspeed detection, precision jaws clamp down automatically in the event of a fall without causing damage to the wire rope.
  • Capacity
    • S2KLAS: 2,204 lb
    • S3KLAS: 3,527 lb
  • Lock Speed: 100 FPM
  • Wire Rope Diameter
    • S2KLAS: 10.2 mm (0.40")
    • S3KLAS: 11.5 mm (0.45")

Operating Instructions PDF

SRLs & Shock Absorbing Lanyards

Starke Self Retracting Lanyards

Work Safely at Elevated Heights
Keep your workers safe with Starke Self-Retracting Lanyards. Easily add it to any fall protection system with the carabiner attachment.

This SRL is compact and lightweight. Your workers will be able to work efficiently and not have to worry about their safety.

Available in lengths from 6’ to 50’, you can get the right SRL for your application.

OSHA Approved
Starke SRLs are OSHA approved. You’ll meet the necessary safety requirements and avoid fines.

Features
Lengths: 6’, 10’, 20’, 30’, 50’
Lightweight and Compact
Carabiner Attachment for Fall Protection System
Rebar Hook Attachment for Harnesses

Starke SRLs

Starke 300 Series Track Dimensions

External or Internal Relief Available

Shock Absorbing Lanyard

Starke 300 Series Fall Arrest Trolley - SFT300

Safety Harnesses

Basic

Starke Fall Arrest Trolley - SFT100

The Starke Basic Safety Harness has been designed to meet industry standards and to keep you safe. One size fits all.

Deluxe

Starke Fall Arrest Trolley SFT200

The Starke Deluxe Safety Harness has been designed to meet industry standards and to keep you safe. Comes with deluxe padding for ultimate comfort.

Motorized End Trucks

Features

  • Model: STT-170-150
  • Fixed Axle Tubular Style (10" x 6" Nominal Size)
  • CMAA Class "C" Rated
  • Single or Double Girder Applications Based on Wheel Loading, Bridge Span, and Wheelbase
  • Dual Drive 1.5 HP Reducing Gear Motor (230/460/3/60Hz Convertible)
  • Includes Rail Sweep at Each End with Rubber Bumpers
  • 370 BHN Hardened Steel Wheels with Precision Ball Bearings
  • Wheel Tread Diameter at 6.69" (170 mm)
  • Max Wheel Loading: 10,802 lb
  • Wheel Base Length Options:
    • 60"
    • 66"
    • 72"
    • 78"
    • 84"
    • 90"
    • 98"

Motorized 5 Ton Top Running End Truck Set​

Starke Top Running End Truck STR-05-170-120
Features

  • Model: STT-250-150
  • Tubular Axle Tubular Style (16" x 8" Nominal Size)
  • CMAA Class "C" Rated
  • Single or Double Girder Applications Based on Wheel Loading, Bridge Span, and Wheelbase
  • Dual Drive 2 HP Reducing Gear Motor (230/460/3/60Hz Convertible)
  • Includes Rail Sweep at Each End with Rubber Bumpers
  • 370 BHN Hardened Steel Wheels with Precision Ball Bearings
  • Wheel Tread Diameter at 9.84" (250 mm)
  • Max Wheel Loading: 23,500 lb
  • Wheel Base Length Options
    • 72"
    • 78"
    • 84"
    • 90"
    • 98"
    • 118"

Motorized 10 Ton Top Running End Truck Set​

Starke Top Running End Truck 10 Ton
Features

  • Model: SCU-130-100
  • Channel Style Class C Rated End Truck
  • Designed for Single Girder Applications
  • 1 HP Reducing Gear Motor (230/460/3/60Hz Convertible)
  • Includes 2 12" Rubber Bumpers on Each End
  • Hardened Steel Wheels with Precision Ball Bearings
  • Wheel Tread Diameter at 5.12" (130 mm)
  • Wheel Base Length Options:
    • 60"
    • 66"
    • 72"
    • 78"
    • 84"
    • 90"
    • 96"

Motorized 3 Ton Under Running End Truck Set​

Starke Under Hung End Truck

Manual Under-Hung End Trucks​

1⁄2 Ton Manual End Truck Kit (Model: SBK-1048)

Features

  • Capacity: 12 Ton
  • Wheelbase: 39 12"
  • Overall Length: 48"
  • Wheels: 4" OD Machined (Acetal Plastic) with 2" Side Guide Rollers
  • Fits 4"–8" Flange Runway

1 Ton Manual End Truck Kit (Model: SBK-2048)

Features

  • Capacity: 1 Ton
  • Wheelbase: 39 12"
  • Overall Length: 48"
  • Wheels: 4" OD Machined (Acetal Plastic) with 2" Side Guide Rollers
  • Fits 4"–8" Flange Runway

1 Ton Manual End Truck Kit (Model: SBK-2030)

Features

  • Capacity: 1 Ton
  • Wheelbase: N/A
  • Overall Length: 30"
  • Wheels: 4" OD Machined (Acetal Plastic) with 2" Side Guide Rollers
  • Fits 4"–8" Flange Runway

2 Ton Manual End Truck Kit (Model: SBK-4048)

Features

  • Capacity: 2 Ton
  • Wheelbase: 39 12"
  • Overall Length: 48"
  • Wheels: 4 14" OD Machined Steel Wheel with 2" Side Guide Rollers
  • Fits 4"–8" Flange Runway

3 Ton Manual End Truck Kit (Model: SBK-6060)

Features

  • Capacity: 3 Ton
  • Wheelbase: 50 12"
  • Overall Length: 60"
  • Wheels: 6" OD Machined Steel Wheel with 2" Side Guide Rollers
  • Fits 4"–8" Flange Runway

Starke Manual Under-Hung End Truck

Bridge Control Panels

Starke Control Panel Closed

Starke Control Panels are built and assembled in the USA with attention to detail while using only the best components. Although these panels are designed mainly for motorized travel overhead cranes, they can also be easily setup to control any motor or series of motors for a similar machine application. Starke can build a custom control panel for specific voltage, horsepower, and brake voltage.

Features

  • Danfoss Microdrive VFD Controls
  • VFDs Pre-programmed and Ready to Use
  • Disconnect with Momentary On/Off Mainline Contactor
  • Easy Hook-Up for Radio Controls
  • Optional Radio Controls Can Be Included
  • Terminal Strip Wiring for Neatness and Easy Troubleshooting
  • Voltage Options
    • 208 VAC 3-Phase
    • 230 VAC 3-Phase
    • 460 VAC 3-Phase
  • Bridge Brake Voltage Options
    • 110 VAC
    • 220 VAC
    • 460 VAC

Starke Control Panel