Application: General purpose utility winch for versatile material handling
Customer: Nucor
Location: Charlotte, NC
Winch Model: Columbia WG5600-1A17-L-01 AC Electric Winch
Performance Based on 115 VAC / Single phase / 60 Hz:
- Line Pull: 5,600 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 7.7 feet per minute on the first layer
- Wire Rope Capacity: 228 feet x 5/16″ wire rope
Standard Features:
- Compact design for versatile placement
- Heavy-duty construction for industrial environments
- Reliable performance for multiple applications
- Simple controls for ease of operation
WHY APPI:
When Nucor needed a versatile solution for their diverse material handling challenges at their Charlotte facility, they collaborated with Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) to identify the ideal equipment. John Foster, an engineer at Nucor, reached out based on their positive experiences with Columbia winches throughout their operations.
Through their ongoing partnership with APPI, Nucor has successfully deployed Columbia winches for a wide range of applications across their facility. Together, Nucor and APPI determined that the Columbia WG5600 AC electric utility winch would provide the perfect balance of power, reliability, and versatility needed for their general-purpose requirements.
Key benefits of this utility winch solution include:
- Multi-purpose functionality for maintenance tasks
- Robust testing capabilities for various projects
- Consistent performance in demanding industrial environments
- Adaptability to evolving operational needs
The ongoing collaboration between Nucor and APPI has resulted in significant operational benefits. As Foster noted, “The range of applications has run the gamut from maintenance to project testing, and everyone using them has always been very impressed with the quality of product.”
This successful implementation of the Columbia utility winch demonstrates the value of collaborative problem-solving and application-specific engineering in industrial equipment selection.
For more information about this utility winch solution or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc.
