Application: Stringing and tensioning a conveyor belt for mining
Customer: Shaw-Almex
Location: Not specified
Winch Model: Columbia WD1450 AC Electric Winch
Performance:
- Line Pull: 1,450 pounds
- Line Speed: 13.5 feet per minute
- Wire Rope Capacity: 120 feet X 1/4″ wire rope
- Power Source: 380 VAC 3 Phase 50 Hz input power
Special Features:
- Variable frequency drive in NEMA 4X rated control enclosure
- NEMA 4X rated low-voltage handheld pendant with a potentiometer
- AutoAdvance Line Spooler
- Tensioning plate
Why APPI:
Stringing and tensioning conveyor belts in mining environments create a challenge that requires specialized equipment. Shaw-Almex, a leading supplier of conveyor belt vulcanizing and splicing equipment, recognized the need for a reliable solution to address these challenges. They turned to Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) for a custom-engineered winch system designed specifically for conveyor belt tensioning in harsh mining conditions.
APPI provided Shaw-Almex with eight Columbia WD1450 units, each tailored to meet the demanding requirements of mining operations. These winches feature:
- Variable frequency drives housed in NEMA 4X rated control enclosures, ensuring protection against dust and water in challenging mining environments.
- APPI’s innovative Columbia AutoAdvance Line Spooler, which guarantees perfect spooling regardless of pulling angle – a crucial feature for the complex layouts often found in mines.
- Tensioning plates that prevent wire rope nesting when tension is lost at the hook, enhancing safety and reliability during operation.
- A handheld directional control with variable speed adjustment, allowing for precise positioning of conveyor belts in tight or difficult-to-access areas.
By choosing APPI’s Columbia WD1450 winches, Shaw-Almex has significantly improved their conveyor belt installation and maintenance capabilities. The winches’ robust design and advanced features enable mining operations to streamline their conveyor belt tensioning processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall efficiency.
For more information about these conveyor belt tensioning winches or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in providing winches, hoists, capstans, and cranes tailored to specific application requirements, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in the mining and materials handling industries.
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.
