Application: Deep Sea ROV Testing Hoist
Customer: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Location: Woods Hole, MA
Hoist Model: Columbia HD1000-1A17-F-11
Line Pull: 1,000 pounds on the first layer
Line Speed: 7.7 feet per minute on the first layer (customer requested speed)
Power Source: 115 VAC / Single phase / 60 Hz
Special Features: Reduced speed required for testing application
Why APPI: At Woods Hole Oceanpgraphic Institution, testing an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is a critical part of their standard operating procedures as a failure during use can mean not just the loss of the use of the vessel, but the loss of the vessel itself.
In order to accomplish their testing on a new ROV, WHOI required a hoist with a minimal footprint while still providing enough lifting capacity to pull the vehicle out of the water. They also requested a reduced speed to protect valuable equipment on the ROV during the testing process. Working closely with APPI, a Columbia HD1000 was specified for this task application.
According to Rick Galat, Senior Facilities Engineer at WHOI, they needed a company that could provide an AC electric hoist as well as the expertise to configure the unit to the very specific load and performance requirements needed for their testing.
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