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• Line Pull: 1,300 pounds on the first layer
• Line Speed: 15.4 feet per minute on first layer
• Strap Capacity: 15 feet x 2″ wide strap with straight latching hook provided
• Power Source: 115 VAC / Single phase / 60 Hz

Special Features:

• Strap hoist conversion

Why APPI:  

The Hershey Company needed a reliable food grade hoist solution for transporting materials along their chocolate manufacturing line. After conducting a thorough web search, Tom Smullen, Technical Assurance Manager at Hershey, approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) to help identify the optimal equipment for their specific requirements.

Through collaborative discussions, The Hershey Company and APPI analyzed the application needs. The food grade hoist system would need to lift loads of approximately 1,000 pounds to a height of 10 feet before moving materials 20 feet down the production line to the next position where they would be lowered. Food-grade compatibility was essential for maintaining the highest standards in chocolate manufacturing.

Based on these requirements, both parties determined that a Columbia HD1300 AC electric strap hoist paired with a 1-ton capacity Columbia manual trolley would be the ideal solution. The food grade hoist features include:

• Strap conversion for stable vertical lifting and lowering
• Clean operation suitable for chocolate manufacturing environments
• Easy-to-handle system compared to wire rope or chain alternatives
• Precise control for material movement along the production line
• Food-safe design meeting industry standards

Tom specifically chose the strap version of the food grade hoist as it provides cleaner handling than traditional options—a crucial consideration in food manufacturing environments where hygiene and product safety are paramount.

While the loads may vary depending on the specific product being manufactured, they are always sure to be part of something “sweet” in the end!

For more information about this food grade hoist and trolley system or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 40 years of experience in providing winches, hoists, capstans, and cranes tailored to specific application requirements, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in the food manufacturing industry.

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Customer: Dalgleish Construction Company

Location: Austin, TX

Hoist Model: Columbia HD1300-1A34-L-11 AC

Electric Hoist Performance:

• Line Pull: 1,300 pounds on the first layer
• Line Speed: 15.0 feet per minute on the first layer
• Power Source: 115 VAC / Single Phase / 60 Hz

Special Features:

• Radio remote control system
• Automatic brake system
• Weather-resistant construction

Why APPI:

Dalgleish Construction Company, an architectural home builder specializing in high-end residential construction in Austin, TX, approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with a unique challenge. They needed a lifting solution for a client’s dock storage building that could safely and efficiently handle personal watercraft at heights up to 30 feet.

Brett Cervenka, a project assistant at Dalgleish Construction, worked with APPI to identify two primary requirements for their ideal solution.

Primary Requirements:

1. Capability to handle loads up to 400 pounds
2. Remote operation capability due to the storage building’s design

Through collaborative discussions, Dalgleish Construction and APPI determined that the Columbia HD1300 AC electric hoist would be the perfect match for their specific needs.

Key features of this personal watercraft lift system include:

1. An automatic brake system for enhanced safety during lifting operations
2. Radio remote controls allowing operation from multiple locations within the storage building
3. Minimal maintenance requirements to reduce long-term operational costs
4. Simple installation process to minimize setup time
5. Weather-resistant construction for long-term durability in a marine environment

By implementing APPI’s Columbia HD1300 hoist solution, Dalgleish Construction has provided their client with a reliable and efficient system for storing various personal watercraft, including jet skis and kayaks. The system’s innovative design and user-friendly features ensure safe and convenient operation while meeting all the specific requirements of the storage building’s design.

For more information about this personal watercraft lift system or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in providing winches, hoists, capstans, and cranes tailored to specific application requirements, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in the marine and recreational industries.

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Why APPI: 

Manufacturing and production downtime can quickly erode a company’s bottom line. Johnson Timber Corporation faced repeated downtime events due to crooked logs getting jammed in their wood chipper. Initially, they used a manual block-and-tackle arrangement to clear the jams, which was time-consuming, difficult, and dangerous for their employees.

Seeking a better solution, Jim Walcisak, Johnson Timber’s VP of Manufacturing, contacted Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI). After a thorough review of their application requirements, APPI recommended the Columbia HD2000-1A34-L-01 AC Electric Hoist, specifically designed to handle the demanding task of clearing log jams.

The Columbia HD2000 log hoist features a line pull of 2,000 pounds on the first layer and a line speed of 8 feet per minute, providing ample power and speed to efficiently remove jammed logs. The hoist is equipped with a wire rope tension plate to ensure proper rope spooling and Quick Mount Brackets for easy installation and relocation.

Since implementing the Columbia hoist, Johnson Timber has seen a significant improvement in its operations. Jim Walcisak noted that the jams are now cleared in a tenth of the time compared to the old method, stating that their Columbia hoist “…was great for both saving time and making work safer.”

By partnering with APPI and integrating the Columbia HD2000 log hoist into their process, Johnson Timber has not only reduced downtime and increased productivity but also created a safer working environment for their employees.

For more information about the Columbia HD2000 log hoist or any of APPI’s other products and services, please contact our knowledgeable team. We are committed to providing innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability for our customers.

Allied Power Products, Inc. has specialized in providing winches, hoists, capstans and cranes to meet our customers’ specific application requirements for more than 30 years.

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• Single speed controls in a NEMA 4 painted steel enclosure
• NEMA 4X hand-held pendant controller with UP/DOWN momentary contacts, E-Stop and 15.0’ lead, quick connect for pendant at enclosure
• Columbia VLS-6 vertical lead sheave with overload detection

Line Pull:  1,450 pounds on the first layer
Line Speed:  16.3 feet per minute on the first layer
Power Source:  115 VAC / Single phase / 60 Hz
Special Features:  Overload detection sheave to include dual die springs, sized to be settable to counterbalance a 935 lbs load

Why APPI:  

Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) delivers custom lifting solutions for critical infrastructure applications, such as water flow monitoring at dams. Manitoba Hydro sought to replace its aging water flow testing system, which lowers a frame equipped with propellers into the dam to measure water speed and flow.

Monitoring water flow at a dam is crucial for controlling water quality and levels. Manitoba Hydro accomplishes this by lowering a long, thin frame fitted with fan blade-type propellers into a slot at the top of the dam. The speed at which the blades turn is recorded to measure the water flow. This frame structure is lowered into place from a portable gantry equipped with two APPI hoists.

Paul Halipchuk, the Mechanical Engineering Section Head for Manitoba Hydro, was tasked with replacing the old system. He wanted to ensure that the new system had a simple, mechanical means of preventing a catastrophic overload on the lifting gantry. APPI collaborated closely with Halipchuk to design a spring-equipped, vertical lead sheave with overload detection, eliminating the need for an electronic load-sensing system.

After finalizing the design, Wallin Industries won the bid and purchased seven Columbia HD1450-1A34-L-02 gantry hoists with custom lead sheaves – six for installation and one spare. These hoists feature single-speed controls in a NEMA 4 painted steel enclosure, a NEMA 4X hand-held pendant controller, and the custom-designed VLS-6 vertical lead sheave with overload detection.

APPI’s Columbia gantry hoists and custom lead sheaves enhance the safety and reliability of Manitoba Hydro’s water flow testing process. By providing tailored lifting solutions for critical infrastructure applications, APPI continues to support the efficient management of water resources.

Please contact us if you would like more information about these particular gantry hoists or any of our other products and services.

Allied Power Products, Inc. has specialized in providing winches, hoists, capstans and cranes to meet our customers’ specific application requirements for more than 30 years.

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Why APPI:  When Supreme Integrated Technologies was contracted to build a barge-mounted work platform, mechanical engineer Carson Vaccarella turned to Allied Power Products for help with specifying the hoist needed to deploy a folding section of the unit.  Based on the project specifications, it was determined that a Columbia HD1300 was the most practical solution to their needs.

When the platform is deployed, the operator swings out a jib arm with the hoist mounted on it, hooks the load line to the folding section of the platform and lifts it from its stowed position.  The boom is then swung past the center of the hinge on the platform and the platform extension is lowered to expand its working area.  To stow the folding section, the process is reversed and the jib and hoist are secured until needed again.

Using one of our Columbia AC electric hoists mounted on the jib makes this multi-axis lift, tip and lower process very simple.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this particular barge-mounted retractable platform hoist or any of our other products and services.

Allied Power Products, Inc. has specialized in providing winches, hoists, capstans and cranes to meet our customers’ specific application requirements for more than 30 years.

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With a fully sealed planetary gear set and a wash down duty motor with an automatic brake, this hoist was easily configured to perform in a harsh, outdoor, marine working environment.

Please contact us if you would like more information about these particular marine hoists or any of our other products and services.

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