Application: Lifting the shroud on a petroleum coker
Customer: Power Tool Specialties Inc.
Location: Prairieville, LA
Hoist Model: Columbia Certo HR3-7000-P Pneumatic Hoist
Performance:
- Line Pull: 7,000 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 21 feet per minute on the first layer
- Power Source: 80 PSI @ 180 SCFM
Special Features:
- Pneumatic operation for hazardous environments
- High-speed lifting capability for critical maintenance
- Reliable performance in refinery conditions
Why APPI:
When petroleum coker operations fail, refineries face devastating production losses that can cost thousands of dollars per hour. Jeffrey French, a sales representative for Power Tool Specialties, approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with an urgent challenge: his customer’s pneumatic coker hoist had failed, and the original manufacturer couldn’t provide replacement equipment within an acceptable timeframe.
The chemistry of coker operations is complex, but one thing was clear – keeping the coker operational was critical to the refinery’s production schedule. Time was of the essence, and the customer couldn’t afford extended downtime waiting for equipment replacement.
Through collaborative discussions between Jeffrey French, his customer, and APPI’s engineering team, a solution was developed that would meet both the immediate timeline requirements and long-term performance needs. Together, they determined that APPI’s Columbia Certo HR3-7000-P pneumatic coker hoists would provide the optimal combination of availability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Key features of this jointly selected pneumatic coker hoist system include:
- Rapid deployment capability – APPI could source and deliver three units faster than alternative suppliers, minimizing costly production downtime
- Pneumatic operation – Essential for safe operation in the potentially hazardous refinery environment where electrical equipment poses risks
- High-speed lifting – 21 feet per minute line speed enables efficient coker shroud operations during critical maintenance windows
- Proven reliability – Robust construction designed to withstand the demanding conditions of petroleum refining operations
The collaborative solution implemented three HR3-7000-P units initially, providing immediate relief for the customer’s operational needs. Based on the exceptional performance and reliability of these pneumatic coker hoists in service, plans are now underway to replace an additional eight existing units with APPI’s Columbia Certo hoists.
This partnership demonstrates how working closely with customers and distribution partners can deliver solutions that not only solve immediate problems but also provide long-term value through improved equipment reliability and performance.
For more information about these pneumatic coker hoists or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services for the petroleum industry, 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 petroleum refining industry.
