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• Line Pull: Maximum of 24,000 lbs. at the hook on each hammerhead. Maximum system lift limited to 30,000 lbs. by user.
• Line Speed: 6 feet per minute on the first layer
• Wire Rope Capacity: 300 ft. X 1/2″ diameter stainless steel rope

Special Features: Motorized hammerhead trolleys. Synchronized controls for entire system.

WHY APPI:

Local PUD engineers rejected a hoist design for lifting 15,000-pound pumps. As a result, Billy Ball, the Sales Manager for Lafollette Mining Supply, began searching for a reliable solution provider. He told us he chose APPI because of our strong customer reviews and our wide range of successful applications.

Lafollette Mining Supply clearly outlined their needs. First, they wanted a barge-mounted hoist system to lift heavy pumps from depths up to 125 feet. Additionally, the system needed to work in a marine setting. Furthermore, it had to fit within their existing crane frame’s limited headroom. Finally, the design needed to move pumps fore and aft during maintenance.

After detailed discussions, Lafollette Mining Supply and APPI together crafted an effective solution. We agreed on a system using two Columbia HL12000 Hoists paired with two motorized 15-ton hammerhead trolleys. This setup delivers up to 30,000 pounds of line pull to free pumps from depth. Moreover, it keeps pumps at a steady height while the trolley moves across the deck.

This jointly developed pump hoist system offers several key benefits:

• The high-efficiency planetary reductions create a compact design
• The 5 HP TEFC UL-listed brake motors ensure reliable operation
• Synchronized controls allow for precise handling of heavy pumps

Billy happily reported that PUD engineers quickly approved our solution. Subsequently, the team has been impressed with the system’s performance in daily operations.

For more information about this pump hoist system or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc.

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• Load rating: Up to 2,000 lbs in first position
• Line Speed: 12 fpm on first layer
• Wire Rope: 250ft. of ¼” diameter

Power Source:  460 VAC 3Ø 60 Hertz
Special Features:

• Custom Drum
• Multiple bases
• Quick-disconnect pendant with E-Stop

Why APPI:

Graeme Cooper, the Service Manager at ZPMC USA, had previously worked with Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) and turned to them when faced with a new challenge. ZPMC USA needed a solution to lift loads up to 2,000 lbs over a distance of 200 feet from ships to shore.

To meet these requirements, APPI provided a Columbia 20AAM Davit paired with a Columbia HF4700-4A17-L-00 AC electric hoist. The davit crane and hoist combination offered a reliable and efficient system for ship-to-shore lifting operations.

Mobility was a key concern for ZPMC USA, as they needed to move the davit crane between different locations. APPI addressed this by supplying multiple bases for the davits, allowing the unit to be easily relocated as needed. This flexibility enhanced the system’s versatility and adaptability to various lifting scenarios.

The custom drum on the HF4700 hoist ensured that the 250 feet of ¼” diameter wire rope could be safely and efficiently managed. The quick-disconnect pendant with an E-Stop feature provided operators with convenient and secure control over the lifting process.

By implementing APPI’s ship-to-shore davit crane solution, ZPMC USA not only achieved their lifting goals but also saved valuable time in their operations. The Columbia 20AAM Davit and HF4700 hoist showcased APPI’s ability to deliver customized, high-performance lifting solutions tailored to the unique needs of the shipping industry.

For more details on our custom hoist solutions, Davit Crane needs or to explore our range of products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions to meet your specific industrial needs.

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• Line Pull:  2,000 pounds on the first layer
• Line Speed: 8.5 feet per minute on the first layer

Power Source:  115 VAC 1Ø 60 Hertz
Special Features:

• 1-ton manual overhead trolley with paddle-style upper limit switch
• NEMA 4X, electrical control enclosure mounted directly to the trolley
• NEMA 4X hand-held pendant control with 50’ lead and strain relief cord grip hanging at the control enclosure

Why APPI:

Natural Stone Interiors, a remodeling business specializing in natural stone surfaces, contacted Allied Power Products when contracted to install granite walls in a new office building. Facing heights up to 30′ and weights up to 1400 lbs. per stone piece, owner Ed Swanson planned a gantry-style lifting system.

APPI recommended models like the Hammerhead Trolley and HD/HC hoists. Swanson ultimately chose the HC2000-1A25-L-01 with a manual overhead trolley for its simple rigging and lightweight integrated design.

The system provides flexibility and control for precise stone installation with a 50′ pendant lead, upper limit switch, and specially mounted NEMA 4X enclosures. To meet quick deadlines, APPI expedited parts and production to deliver the custom, reliable solution on time.

For more details on our custom hoist solutions or to explore our range of products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions to meet your specific industrial needs.

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Why APPI:  Operating and maintaining emissions testing equipment in a smoke stack presents real challenges – especially when the stack is more than 300 feet tall. Installed at the Oak Creek Power Plant in 2013 by URS Energy and Construction, this hoist was selected due to the extreme lifting distance and the environment where it would be put to work. Mounted on a manual trolley on a jib crane located at the top of the smoke stack, it utilizes an 18″ long drum core that increased wire rope capacity to make it possible to reach the equipment more than 300 feet below it.

Currently on a maintenance contract, Kone Cranes Account Manager Eric LeGant took some pictures of the hoist on his most recent visit. After more than 7 years in service in this caustic environment, the hoist and trolley have performed flawlessly.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this Columbia smoke stack 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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Why APPI:  When Jim Wesch, a sales representative for S&K Air Power Tool and Supply in Decatur, IL had a customer who needed to lift equipment to the upper floors of a high rise building he came to us for a product solution.

After discussing the application details we determined one of our Columbia HF1750 pneumatic high rise hoist mounted on a Columbia 1-ton rated, manual overhead trolley would be an appropriate choice.

In use, the trolley and hoist ride on an I-beam that is extended through a window opening with loads being positioned manually.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this pneumatic high rise hoist or any of our other products and services.

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•  Columbia HF2300 AC Electric Hoist
•  Columbia WD850 AC Electric Hoist
     •  Special Features:  -02 drum, lagged and grooved for 5/16” diameter wire rope
•  Columbia HH-6 Hammerhead Trolley
•  Columbia control panel

Power Source:  115 VAC / Single Phase / 60 Hz

Why APPI:  Lifting canvas bags filled with concrete that weigh as much as 2 tons and positioning them on a trailer is challenging at best.  When Thib’s Trailers, a family-owned business that provides custom trailers for almost any application, had a customer who needed to perform this task, they turned to us for assistance to provide a system that could do it safely.

The solution is one of our hammerhead trolleys that runs on a 20 foot long I-Beam that extends past the end of the rear deck of the trailer and is supported by A-frames at the front and rear of the trailer.  A deck mounted AC electric hoist at the front of the trailer provides the lift and an AC winch with two lines that position the trolley is mounted on top of the I-Beam.

Brad Thibodeaux, Shop Foreman at Thib’s Trailers, preferred the hammerhead system to a conventional hoist on a trolley as it allows for more headroom, does not require a festooned power cord and the trolley is locked in place when the trailer is being moved.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this hammerhead system 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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•  Single-sheave fallblock with latching swivel hook
•  Nylatron sheaves grooved for 3/16” wire rope

Line Pull:  900 pounds on the first layer
Line Speed:  19 feet per minute on the first layer
Wire Rope Capacity:  85 feet x 3/16” galvanized wire rope
Power Source:  Pneumatic – 50 SCFM @ 70 PSI
Special Features:  Powder coated overhaul plate

Why APPI:  Servicing and changing heavy filter plates on a custom MCRO filter unit from Sparkler Filters is a challenging and time-consuming process, especially on a large-scale unit with multiple individual filter plates.  In order to accomplish this task, Phil Lawson, purchasing agent for Sparkler Filters, turned to APPI to engineer filter hoists that could provide the necessary lift and travel to help perform the routine maintenance on this unit.

In operation, the Columbia Hammerhead Trolley is mounted on an I-Beam, called the “Bridge”, which is mounted perpendicularly to the filter frame.  The bridge traverses the filter frame while the hammerhead trolley moves along the bridge in order to be positioned directly above each filter plate throughout the vessel.  When the hoist is in position and connected, the filter plate is lifted out of the vessel for cleaning or replacement.

Once installed, Lawson said the Columbia pneumatic hoist and hammerhead trolley were clearly the right choice for this application as they have performed flawlessly since installation.

Please contact us if you would like more information about these particular filter 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:  Finding a way to get burial vaults weighing up to 4,000 lbs. on and off Bicke’s flatbed delivery truck was complicated because there was no auxiliary power on the truck. However, it was equipped with an I-beam crane rail supported by stanchions at the front and rear of the bed. The limited headroom and lack of power precluded using a typical hoist and overhead trolley.

Our solution was a one-ton capacity 12 VDC hoist used in conjunction with one of our Columbia “Hammerhead” style overhead trolleys. The hoist was deck mounted next to the back of the cab and directly under the crane I-Beam. The wire rope is reeved from the hoist up through a vertical lead sheave under the beam and then through the overhead trolley sheaves and hooked to the anchor point at the outboard end of the I-Beam. This arrangement allows the vaults to be lifted until they clear the top of the truck bed and then move down the I-Beam to their transport position while remaining at a constant height off the deck.

The use of the hammerhead trolleys doubles the line pull at the hook. As a result, Bickes used a 12 VDC hoist that did not overload the electrical system on their truck.

Our Columbia Hammerhead trolleys are available in standard capacities of 1, 3, 7.5, and 10 tons. Manual positioning is standard, but chain-driven and powered options are available for indoor or outdoor use.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this particular overhead trolley system 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: Unknown to many people are the extensive wetlands maintained behind the flood levees on the Mississippi River, the 4th longest in the world. The protected wetlands act as buffers that smooth out river water levels while providing recreational opportunities and providing a habitat for fish and waterfowl.

Jeff Vassalli, a project manager for Magruder Construction Co of Eolia, Missouri, was given the job of installing a site-specific, bi-directional water pumping system for the Corp of Engineers in one of these habitats areas. The system needed to be capable of moving 60,000 gallons of water per minute to ensure as stable a water level as possible. A barge-mounted pump with a flexible connector was specified to tie up next to either of the two pumping stations at this location and connect with another flexible coupling on the pump station side.

The connection on these 24″ diameter couplings is at water level. Therefore, Magruder required a jib crane to lift and position the couplings laterally. After examining several possibilities, Magruder suggested – and the COE approved – a pair of jib crane systems designed specifically for this job from Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) of Beaverton, Oregon. Equipped with APPI’s proprietary hammerhead trolley system, these jib crane systems feature a hydraulic hoist powered by a portable hydraulic power unit as there was no source of power at the site.

The hydraulic power unit from APPI is compact, reliable, and easy to move from storage to the job site and then from crane to crane. The cranes’ other notable features included a jib crane rotation locking mechanism and a lockable weather-proof housing to protect the hoist. Resistant to damage by design, the only exposed portion of the system when it’s not being used is the hammerhead trolley, a distant target high above the pumping stations.

Although these cranes were designed and built for this application, the startup testing and acceptance by the COE was, as Vassalli said, “Absolutely flawless.” As a result, both Magruder and APPI are looking forward to future opportunities where their respective skills and expertise can be put to work.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this particular jib crane system 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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