Application: Extrusion machine winch
Customer: JC Steele & Sons, Inc.
Location: Statesville, NC
Winch Model: Columbia WG11000-4A17-L-23 AC Electric Strap Winch
Performance:
- Line Pull: 11,000 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 7.7 feet per minute on the first layer
- Strap Webbing Capacity: 25 feet x 4″ wide strap webbing with straight latching hook
- Power Source: 460 VAC / Three phase / 60 Hz
Special Features:
- Strap drum conversion
- Quick mount brackets
Why APPI:
JC Steele & Sons, Inc., a leading manufacturer of heavy clay and materials processing equipment, approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with a unique challenge. They needed a winch system to pull sections of their extrusion machines out on a rail and bearing system for periodic maintenance and repair.
Jody Robinson, an engineer at JC Steele & Sons, identified two primary requirements for their ideal solution:
- Compact size to fit within their existing machinery setup
- Minimal maintenance needs to reduce downtime and operational costs
After discussing these requirements, APPI and JC Steele & Sons collaborated to find the perfect solution: the Columbia WG11000-4A17-L-23 AC Electric Strap Winch.
Key features of this extrusion machine winch include:
- A strap drum conversion, eliminating the issues associated with wire rope in short-distance, frequent load/unload scenarios
- Quick mount brackets for easy installation and removal during maintenance
- High line pull capacity of 11,000 pounds, suitable for moving heavy machinery components
- Slow line speed of 7.7 feet per minute, allowing for precise control during maintenance operations
By choosing APPI’s Columbia WG11000 AC unit, JC Steele & Sons significantly improved their maintenance capabilities for their extrusion machines. The winch’s compact design and low maintenance requirements perfectly aligned with their needs, streamlining their maintenance processes and increasing overall efficiency.
For more information about this extrusion machine winch system 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 heavy machinery and materials processing industries.