Application: Columbia winch plays key role in boom assembly process
Customer: Vactor, Inc.
Location: Streator, IL
Winch Model: Columbia WF7000-4A17-L-23 AC Electric Winch
Performance:
- Line Pull: 7,000 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 12.2 feet per minute on the first layer
- Strap Capacity: 30 feet x 4″ wide nylon strap with latching hook
- Power Source: 460 VAC / Three Phase / 60Hz
Special Features:
- Strap drum conversion
Why APPI
Vactor, Inc. has built vacuum trucks for sewer cleaning and maintenance for over 50 years. These trucks feature an extendible boom that helps position the vacuum tip easily in different work areas.
In 2009, Vactor chose a Columbia WF7000 AC electric winch with a strap to pull boom parts together during assembly. The winch worked perfectly for 10 years. As a result, Ryan Leman, who supervises the jig and fixture department, reached out to Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) to order another identical unit.
Together, Vactor and APPI confirmed that the Columbia WF7000-4A17-L-23 remained the best choice for their boom assembly work. Moreover, the winch offers several benefits that match Vactor’s needs:
- Proven reliability from 10 years of trouble-free operation
- Strap drum design that avoids common problems with wire rope
- Ideal pulling power and speed control for precise assembly work
Vactor will now use this second Columbia winch in their new production line. Furthermore, Ryan stated they bought another APPI unit “with zero apprehension or doubt about how it would work” – clearly showing their satisfaction with the original Columbia winch.
For more information about this boom assembly winch or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc.
