Application: High-Lift Hoist for Communications Dish Replacement
Customer: LS Technologies LLC
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Hoist Model: Columbia HD2000 AC Electric Hoist
Performance:
- Line Pull: 2,000 pounds
- Line Speed: 12 feet per minute
- Cable Capacity: 550 feet X 1/8″ wire rope
- Power Source: 120 VAC 1 Phase input power
Why APPI:
LS Technologies LLC, a specialist in network implementation, maintenance, engineering, and program management support, faced a daunting task at the Greater Hartford Airport in Connecticut. Contracted by the DOT, they needed to replace a defunct communications dish atop a 285-foot tower, battling extreme weather conditions and strict safety protocols.
The project presented several critical challenges:
- Extreme cold: Wind chill temperatures plummeted to -10°F at the 250-foot installation height.
- Severe time constraints: Workers were limited to 20-minute intervals on the tower due to the harsh conditions.
- Logistical hurdles: It took nearly 20 minutes just to climb the tower, leaving minimal time for actual work.
- Heavy lifting: The need to safely maneuver a 5.5-foot wide, 300-pound antenna at extreme heights.
Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) rose to the challenge by providing the Columbia HD2000 AC electric hoist, specifically engineered for this high-lift application.
Key features of this communications dish installation solution included:
- Vehicle-mounted design for enhanced mobility and stability
- Handheld control pendant for precise operation from a safe distance
- Robust construction to withstand extreme cold and wind conditions
- Sufficient cable capacity to reach the 250-foot installation height
- Reliable performance to ensure worker safety in challenging conditions
The Columbia HD2000 hoist played a crucial role in the successful completion of this high-stakes project. Its ability to operate efficiently in extreme conditions – including wind chill temperatures of -10°F at 250 feet – allowed LS Technologies to maximize their severely limited 20-minute work intervals. The hoist’s performance was critical in safely maneuvering the 5.5-foot wide, 300-pound antenna despite the harsh environment and logistical challenges.
This project showcases APPI’s ability to provide specialized lifting solutions for complex, high-altitude installations in severe weather conditions. By selecting the right equipment and features, APPI enabled LS Technologies to overcome significant challenges, including the extreme cold, high winds, strict time limitations, and the need for heavy lifting at great heights.
For more information about this high-lift hoist system or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services for telecommunications and aviation industries, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in providing custom hoisting solutions for unique and challenging applications, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in overcoming extreme engineering challenges.
