Application: Hoisting equipment for snow making machines
Customer: Snow Machines, Inc.
Location: Midland, MI Hoist
Model: Columbia HF3500-2A17-L-02 AC Electric Hoist
Performance:
- Line Pull: 3,500 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 12.2 feet per minute on the first layer
- Wire Rope Capacity: 20 feet x 3/8″ stainless steel wire rope with latching hook
- Power Source: 230 VAC / Single Phase / 60 Hz
Special Features:
- Low-profile design
- Weather-resistant construction
- Engineered for extreme winter conditions
Why APPI:
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!! When nature doesn’t cooperate by providing natural snow, snow makers take over. Given water, electric energy and temperatures below 32 degrees, snow makers can provide snow. These snow making machines make snow by breaking water into small particles, cooling the water by causing them to move through cold air, nucleating the water particles and distributing the resulting snow on a surface.
Through collaborative discussions, Snow Machines, Inc. and APPI identified several critical requirements for their ideal solution:
- Ability to operate in sub-freezing temperatures
- Resistance to harsh winter environments and high winds
- Precise control for optimal snow distribution
- Reliable performance in wet conditions
After careful consideration of these requirements, Snow Machines, Inc. and APPI determined that the Columbia HF3500-2A17-L-02 AC Electric Hoist would be the perfect solution for their application.
Key features of this snow making machine hoist include:
- Robust components designed to withstand extreme winter conditions
- Low-profile design for efficient integration with existing equipment
- High-strength construction for reliable performance
- Precise control capabilities for optimal snow distribution
By implementing APPI’s Columbia HF3500 hoist, Snow Machines, Inc. has significantly improved their snow making capabilities. The system allows them to create ideal skiing and snowboarding conditions when natural weather conditions don’t cooperate, providing:
- Accurate height adjustment for optimal snow distribution
- Reliable operation in sub-freezing temperatures
- Enhanced control over snow-making coverage
- Improved operational efficiency
For more information about this snow making machine hoist system 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 winter sports and recreation industry.
