Application: Wall-Mounted Industrial Engine Hoist for Manufacturing Operations
Customer: Trade-Mark Industrial
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
Hoist Model: Columbia AC Electric HG2400-1A34-L-01
Performance:
- Line Pull: 2,400 pounds
- Line Speed: 15.1 feet per minute
- Wire Rope Capacity: 326 feet x 1/4″ diameter wire rope with latching hook
- Power Source: 115 VAC 1Ø 60 Hertz
Special Features: Standard unit with wall mount, ceiling sheave, and pendant controls
Why APPI:
When a prominent automotive manufacturer required a versatile, wall-mounted engine hoist to streamline their manufacturing processes, they turned to Trade-Mark Industrial for assistance. Dan Kroetsch, the Rigging Manager at Trade-Mark Industrial, contacted Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) to collaborate on finding the ideal solution.
Through detailed discussions and a comprehensive review of the application requirements, Trade-Mark Industrial and APPI jointly determined that the Columbia HG2400-1A34-L-01 AC Electric hoist would be the perfect match for this specific need.
Key features of this wall-mounted engine hoist solution include:
- A strategic ceiling sheave arrangement that allows operators to maintain a safe distance from engines during the lifting process.
- Sufficient line pull capacity of 2,400 pounds, meeting the automotive manufacturer’s specific requirements.
- Appropriate line speed of 15.1 feet per minute, ensuring controlled and precise engine handling.
- Wall-mount configuration that conserves valuable floor space in the manufacturing environment.
By implementing this collaboratively developed solution, the automotive manufacturer has significantly improved their engine handling processes. The wall-mounted design and thoughtful configuration provide enhanced workplace safety while optimizing manufacturing efficiency.
For more information about this wall-mounted engine hoist 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 automotive manufacturing industry.
