Application: Lid Management for Cooking Vats
Customer:Proliant, Inc.
Location: Lytton, IA
Hoist Model: Columbia AC Electric HF3500-4A17-X-00
Performance:
- Line Pull: 3500 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 12.2 feet per minute on the first layer
Power Source: 460 VAC 3Ø 60 Hertz
Special Features:
- Custom Drum Assembly (4” Width)
- Brakemotor Rated for IP66
- Epoxy overcoat
- Stainless Fasteners
Why APPI:
Proliant, Inc., a food processing plant in Lytton, IA, transitioned from manual winches to Columbia’s automated hoist system for opening and closing vat lids, significantly enhancing operational safety and efficiency. The custom-designed HF3500 hoist, with features suited for high moisture environments, ensures reliable and remote-controlled operations, eliminating the hazards associated with manual winch systems.
The manual winches represented a safety hazard (high steam concentration) for personnel operating close to the vats when opening the lids. The solution was a Columbia AC Electric Hoist HF3500 with custom drums to account for the fleet angle.
Due to the heavily saturated environment, an IP66-rated brakemotor, an epoxy overcoat, and stainless steel hardware were included to keep the hoist working for years.
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