Columbia Log Hoist Clears Jams In Large Chipper

Columbia HD2000-1A34-L-01 AC Electric Hoist used to clear Log Jams

Application:  Pulling jammed logs out of a chipper
Customer:  Johnson Timber Corporation
Location:  Park Falls, WI
Hoist ModelColumbia HD2000-1A34-L-01 AC Electric Hoist
Line Pull:  2,000 pounds on the first layer
Line Speed:  8 feet per minute on the first layer
Power Source:  115 VAC / Single Phase / 60 Hz
Special Features:  Wire rope tension plate, Quick Mount Brackets

Why APPI: 

Manufacturing and production downtime can quickly erode a company’s bottom line. Johnson Timber Corporation faced repeated downtime events due to crooked logs getting jammed in their wood chipper. Initially, they used a manual block-and-tackle arrangement to clear the jams, which was time-consuming, difficult, and dangerous for their employees.

Seeking a better solution, Jim Walcisak, Johnson Timber’s VP of Manufacturing, contacted Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI). After a thorough review of their application requirements, APPI recommended the Columbia HD2000-1A34-L-01 AC Electric Hoist, specifically designed to handle the demanding task of clearing log jams.

The Columbia HD2000 log hoist features a line pull of 2,000 pounds on the first layer and a line speed of 8 feet per minute, providing ample power and speed to efficiently remove jammed logs. The hoist is equipped with a wire rope tension plate to ensure proper rope spooling and Quick Mount Brackets for easy installation and relocation.

Since implementing the Columbia hoist, Johnson Timber has seen a significant improvement in its operations. Jim Walcisak noted that the jams are now cleared in a tenth of the time compared to the old method, stating that their Columbia hoist “…was great for both saving time and making work safer.”

By partnering with APPI and integrating the Columbia HD2000 log hoist into their process, Johnson Timber has not only reduced downtime and increased productivity but also created a safer working environment for their employees.

For more information about the Columbia HD2000 log hoist or any of APPI’s other products and services, please contact our knowledgeable team. We are committed to providing innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability for our customers.


Allied Power Products, Inc. has specialized in providing winches, hoists, capstans and cranes to meet our customers’ specific application requirements for more than 30 years.

Allied Power Products, Inc. has specialized in providing winches, hoists, capstans, and cranes to meet our customers’ specific application requirements for more than 30 years.

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