Application: Transporting materials down a manufacturing line
Customer: The Hershey Company
Location: Hershey, PA
Trolley Model: Columbia 1-Ton Manual Trolley with rope-pull
Hoist Model: Columbia HD1300-1A34-L-15 AC Electric Hoist
Performance:
- Line Pull: 1,300 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 15.4 feet per minute on first layer
- Strap Capacity: 15 feet x 2″ wide strap with straight latching hook provided
- Power Source: 115 VAC / Single phase / 60 Hz
Special Features:
Why APPI:
The Hershey Company needed a reliable food grade hoist solution for transporting materials along their chocolate manufacturing line. After conducting a thorough web search, Tom Smullen, Technical Assurance Manager at Hershey, approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) to help identify the optimal equipment for their specific requirements.
Through collaborative discussions, The Hershey Company and APPI analyzed the application needs. The food grade hoist system would need to lift loads of approximately 1,000 pounds to a height of 10 feet before moving materials 20 feet down the production line to the next position where they would be lowered. Food-grade compatibility was essential for maintaining the highest standards in chocolate manufacturing.
Based on these requirements, both parties determined that a Columbia HD1300 AC electric strap hoist paired with a 1-ton capacity Columbia manual trolley would be the ideal solution. The food grade hoist features include:
- Strap conversion for stable vertical lifting and lowering
- Clean operation suitable for chocolate manufacturing environments
- Easy-to-handle system compared to wire rope or chain alternatives
- Precise control for material movement along the production line
- Food-safe design meeting industry standards
Tom specifically chose the strap version of the food grade hoist as it provides cleaner handling than traditional options—a crucial consideration in food manufacturing environments where hygiene and product safety are paramount.
While the loads may vary depending on the specific product being manufactured, they are always sure to be part of something “sweet” in the end!
For more information about this food grade hoist and trolley system or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 40 years of experience in providing winches, hoists, capstans, and cranes tailored to specific application requirements, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in the food manufacturing industry.
