Application: Barge positioning hoist for dredging operation
Customer: Equipment Specialties/Piranha Pumps
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hoist Model: Columbia HG4500-4A17-X-00 AC Electric Hoist
Performance Based on 460 VAC / 3 Phase / 60 Hz:
- Line Pull: 4,500 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 11 feet per minute on the first layer
- Wire Rope Capacity: 38 feet x 3/8″ diameter stainless steel wire rope with latching hook
Special Features:
- 2.0 HP brakemotor with spring applied electrically released brake
- Left hand grooved drum for 3/8″ wire rope
- Custom cable tension plate to prevent “bird nesting” during slack line conditions
WHY APPI:
Precision dredging demands precision positioning. When Equipment Specialties needed a reliable solution for their Piranha Pump dredges, they came to Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with a challenge: develop a low-profile hoist that could deliver pinpoint barge control in demanding dredging environments.
Working together, Equipment Specialties and APPI analyzed the operational requirements and engineering constraints. The solution needed to maintain exact positioning while withstanding the harsh conditions of dredging operations – a perfect case for APPI’s expertise in specialized hoisting systems.
The collaborative solution delivers impressive performance through thoughtfully engineered features:
- A powerful 2.0 HP brakemotor with spring-applied brake that keeps the dredge securely positioned during operation.
- A custom-designed cable tension plate that helps reduce wire rope tangling during slack conditions.
- The specialized drum design ensures proper spooling, improving both safety and reliability.
What began as a specific engineering challenge has evolved into a long-term partnership. Years after the initial collaboration, Equipment Specialties continues to incorporate the Columbia barge positioning hoist into their Piranha Pump dredging systems – a testament to the effectiveness of the solution and the value of collaborative engineering.
For dredging operations requiring precise positioning control with reliable performance, the Columbia HG4500 hoist system demonstrates how application-specific engineering delivers superior results in challenging environments.
For more information about this barge positioning hoist or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc.
