Customer: Canyon Equipment  

Location: Burnaby, BC Canada

Hoist Model: Columbia HF3150-P-03 Pneumatic Hoist

Performance Based on 65 PSI @ 110 SCFM:

• Line Pull: 3,150 pounds on the first layer
• Line Speed: 21 feet per minute on the first layer

Special Features:

• Wide drum for increased wire rope capacity
• Four-roller fairlead for smooth wire rope guiding
• Handheld pneumatic controller for easy operation

Why APPI: 

Canyon Equipment, a renowned expert in rockfall mitigation and slope stabilization, has been a trusted drilling equipment supplier for rock drilling, mining, and civil engineering industries in Western Canada and the North for over 19 years. When it comes to choosing hoists for their drill rigs, Canyon Equipment relies on the unmatched reliability and performance of Columbia hoists from Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI).

Slope stabilization is a critical process that involves various measures to reduce the risk of rockfall occurrences. These measures include removing loose rocks, re-sloping, slope reinforcement, and slope drainage. To accomplish these tasks efficiently and safely, Canyon Equipment needed a hoist that could withstand the rigors of the job site while providing consistent performance.

The Columbia HF3150-P-03 Pneumatic Hoist, with its rugged construction and advanced features, has become Canyon Equipment’s go-to solution for their slope stabilization drill rigs. The hoist seamlessly integrates with the drill rig’s pneumatic supply, ensuring a reliable and efficient operation.

By partnering with APPI and stocking Columbia hoists, Canyon Equipment has significantly improved their customer service by providing faster turnaround times for drill rig orders. This has allowed their customers to tackle slope stabilization projects with confidence, knowing that they have the most dependable equipment in the industry.

For more information about this slope stabilization hoist 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 mining and construction industries.

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Customer: Sparrows Offshore Manufacturing

Location: Houston, TX

Hoist Model: Columbia HG5000-P-02 Pneumatic hoist

Performance Based on 110 SCFM @ 65 PSI:

• Line Pull: 5,000 pounds on the first layer
• Line Speed: 13.2 feet per minute on the first layer

Special Features:

• Stainless steel fasteners where applicable
• 50′ long pendant control with quick exhaust valves
• Chain-driven 3 ton trolley with corrosion resistant drive-chain

Why APPI: 

Sparrows Offshore, with over four decades of experience in servicing offshore cranes, approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with a unique challenge. James Schott, a project manager at Sparrows Offshore, contacted APPI seeking a pneumatic hoist with a chain-drive trolley for a critical maintenance operation in the Gulf of Mexico.

The immediate need was to remove the main and luffing hoists from a crane on an oil platform for servicing. After carefully reviewing the application requirements, Sparrows Offshore Manufacturing chose the Columbia HG5000-P-02 pneumatic hoist equipped with a 3-ton chain drive trolley.

Key features of this solution include:

1. Designed for installation on Sparrows’ existing I-Beam maintenance davit on the crane.
2. Capable of lifting the hoists out of their mounts and lowering them 50 feet down to the deck below.
3. Controlled via a 50′ long pendant connected to the control valve, allowing for precise operation from a safe distance.
4. Quick exhaust valves on the control valve to ensure rapid brake engagement on the hoist.

By implementing APPI’s Columbia pneumatic hoist solution, Sparrows Offshore has significantly improved their crane maintenance capabilities. The new hoist offers enhanced safety, increased efficiency, and the ability to perform critical maintenance tasks in challenging offshore environments.

For more information about this pneumatic crane maintenance hoist 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 offshore and industrial maintenance industries.

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