• Line Pull: 2,300 lbs on first layer
• Line Speed: 12.2 fpm on first layer
• Power Source:  115 VAC 1Ø 60 Hertz

Why APPI:

Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, located in Colonia, Yap, operates a unique floating restaurant housed in a 121-year-old Indonesian Phinisi sailing ship. The restaurant relies on a dumbwaiter system to efficiently transport items between the kitchen in the belly of the ship and the three service floors above.

Numie Acker, the General Manager at Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, shared their experience working with Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI):

“Allied Power Company was very accommodating and were willing to assist us in getting their product to us in Yap, FSM. The customer service was outstanding, and they took care of ensuring that we had received our product safely.

We have been pleased with their product as we bought our first hoist from them over 15 years ago and did not have to replace it until last year. The hoist is used for our dumbwaiter system on our floating restaurant which is on an over a century old Indonesian Phinisi ship.”

APPI recommended the Columbia HF2300-1A17-L-02 AC electric hoist for the dumbwaiter application. This hoist offers a load rating of up to 2,300 lbs on the first layer and a line speed of 12.2 fpm, making it well-suited for the demanding environment of the floating restaurant.

The Columbia hoist, powered by a 115 VAC single-phase motor, seamlessly integrated with the restaurant’s existing dumbwaiter system, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. The durability and reliability of the Columbia hoist are evident from the fact that Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers used their first APPI hoist for over 15 years before needing a replacement.

APPI’s commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service has earned the trust of customers like Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers. The Columbia HF2300-1A17-L-02 AC electric hoist exemplifies APPI’s ability to deliver solutions that withstand the test of time and meet the unique requirements of diverse applications, even in challenging environments like floating restaurants.

Allied Power Products takes pride in delivering hoisting solutions tailored to the unique needs of all industries. Contact us to learn more about our custom engineering capabilities and how we can optimize your production processes.

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Location: Vancouver, Canada
Hoist Model: Columbia H10000-4A17-X-01G (qty-6)

Performance:

• Line Pull: 10,000 pounds on the first layer
• Line Speed: 10.2 feet per minute on the first layer
• Wire Rope Capacity: 477 feet x 5/8″ diameter with latching hook
• Power Source: 460 VAC / 3 Phase / 60 Hz

Special Features:

• Inverter-rated brake motor with AS7H absolute encoder
• Temperature monitoring with constant fan cooling
• Motor heater for cold weather operation
• BMH (brake heat rectifier) for enhanced brake performance
• Brake function and wear monitoring systems
• Custom grooved drum assembly for precise cable management

Why APPI:

When the City of Vancouver and Walla Walla Foundry embarked on installing Rodney Graham’s ambitious Spinning Chandelier beneath the Granville Street Bridge, they faced an extraordinary engineering challenge: creating a reliable chandelier hoist system capable of precisely maneuvering a 3.5-tonne art installation twice daily in Vancouver’s demanding outdoor environment.

The project, approved by the City in 2015 and taking more than three years to design and manufacture, required hoists that could safely handle the chandelier’s massive dimensions—eight by four metres—while providing the exact control necessary for both vertical positioning and spinning movements. The kinetic sculpture, constructed from stainless steel, LED lights, and more than 600 polyurethane crystals, needed to descend from its holding position, perform its spinning sequence, and return safely to the dark underbelly of the north viaduct twice each day. After extensive collaboration between the project team and Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI), the solution centered around six Columbia H10000 hoists specifically configured for this unique artistic application.

Working closely with Walla Walla Foundry and city engineers, APPI and the project team jointly determined that the Columbia H10000-4A17-X-01G configuration would best meet the installation’s demanding requirements.

Key features of this collaborative chandelier hoist system solution include:

1. Six synchronized Columbia H10000 hoists providing redundant lifting capacity and precise control for the fragile artwork
2. Inverter-rated brake motors with absolute encoders, ensuring accurate positioning during the chandelier’s daily performance cycles
3. Comprehensive monitoring systems including temperature control, brake wear detection, and motor heating to maintain reliable operation in Vancouver’s variable weather conditions
4. Custom grooved drum assemblies engineered specifically for this application’s cable management requirements

This innovative hoist system enables the Spinning Chandelier to perform its scheduled rotations and vertical movements twice daily with the precision required for both artistic impact and public safety. The chandelier, suspended above the busy intersection of Beach Avenue and Granville Street and affiliated with the striking Vancouver House development, operates reliably thanks to the robust design features collaboratively developed for this unique application.

By implementing this custom Columbia chandelier hoist system, the City of Vancouver has successfully created a landmark art installation that combines artistic vision with engineering excellence. The system’s advanced monitoring and control features ensure safe, reliable operation of this spectacular public artwork.

For more information about this chandelier hoist system or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc.

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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:

1. A strategic ceiling sheave arrangement that allows operators to maintain a safe distance from engines during the lifting process.
2. Sufficient line pull capacity of 2,400 pounds, meeting the automotive manufacturer’s specific requirements.
3. Appropriate line speed of 15.1 feet per minute, ensuring controlled and precise engine handling.
4. 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.

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Customer: International Marine Flotation Systems (IMFS)

Location: Delta, BC Canada

Hoist Model: Columbia HL9000-2A17-L-02

Performance:

• Line Pull: 9,000 pounds
• Line Speed: 10 feet per minute
• Power Source: 230 VAC / Single Phase / 60 Hz

Special Features: Custom controls, water-tight hoist housing, radio remote control

Why APPI:

International Marine Flotation Systems (IMFS) approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with a unique challenge: to design a lift system for seaplane maintenance that could operate efficiently in both air and water environments. The result was an innovative floating platform that transforms from a square to an “H” shape, with two 32-foot by 20-foot ramps that submerge to lift seaplanes weighing up to 10,000 pounds.

APPI’s solution centered around the Columbia HL9000-2A17-L-02 AC electric hoist, specifically engineered for this marine application.

Key features of this float plane lift system include:

1. Dual Columbia HL9000 hoists per ramp, providing a combined lifting capacity of 18,000 pounds.
2. Water-tight boxes housing the hoists below deck level, ensuring safety and longevity of the equipment.
3. 5/8″ wire ropes designed for marine environments, kept clear of personnel, equipment, and aircraft.
4. CSA-rated 3 HP brake motors for reliable performance in demanding conditions.
5. CUL-listed control enclosure with both local and radio remote control options.
6. Selector switch allowing for individual or simultaneous operation of each hoist pair.

This custom-designed system offers IMFS and their clients several benefits:

• Efficient maintenance procedures for seaplanes
• Easy dewatering of floats
• Safe and controlled loading and unloading of aircraft
• Versatility in handling various seaplane models up to 10,000 pounds

By implementing APPI’s Columbia float plane lift system, IMFS has significantly improved their seaplane maintenance capabilities. The system’s innovative design and robust construction ensure safe, efficient operations in the challenging marine environment.

For more information about this float plane lift system or any of APPI’s other specialized marine and aviation products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in providing custom winches, hoists, and lift systems for unique applications, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in the marine and aviation industries.

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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:

1. Variable frequency drives housed in NEMA 4X rated control enclosures, ensuring protection against dust and water in challenging mining environments.
2. 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.
3. Tensioning plates that prevent wire rope nesting when tension is lost at the hook, enhancing safety and reliability during operation.
4. 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.

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Why  APPI: 

It was mid-afternoon at the Umm Qasr Naval Base on the southern tip of Iraq. Rick Fedrick, a seasoned project manager for Weston Solutions of West Chester, Pennsylvania, watched intently as a 90-foot Iraqi Coastal Defense Force (ICDF) patrol boat rose slowly out of the Persian Gulf on a steel platform. Although he had become acclimated to the 117 degree heat, he now says he was “sweating a little” because his and Weston’s reputations were riding on the ten slim pieces of wire rope lifting the vessel.

Fedrick arrived at Umm Qasr in January of 2004 and took charge of the rebuilding effort of that facility as contracted to Weston. Within three months, using local contractors and laborers, he had built two barracks, a dining hall, a classroom, and a warehouse. Based on that success, Fedrick had the opportunity to bid on removing and rebuilding a boat lift destroyed during the invasion of Iraq in March of 2003. Having the lift operational was identified by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and the Coalition Provisional Authority as crucial to fulfill their mission to counter smuggling, terrorism, and piracy. In addition, continued maintenance for the five patrol boats in the ICDF was essential to this goal.

After removing the 250 tons of twisted steel remaining from the old destroyed lift platform, The challenge would be getting a multiple hoist system in place that would meet his 1,000-ton capacity requirement. Fredrick knew this would be more challenging than erecting buildings as a naval architect. In addition to the saltwater atmosphere, sand, and extreme heat that went with the location, the system he was responsible for specifying needed to be safe and reliable for the ICDF crews as they were operating it long-term.

Given his experience with the local contractors he had worked with on the building projects, Fedrick felt he could handle rebuilding the lift platform itself. But, as he said, “Hoists are not my area of expertise.” So, based on Weston’s previous experience with Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) in Beaverton, Oregon, Fedrick contacted their president, Bob Peterson, and described his requirements. Fedrick says the reply from Peterson was simple, “Tell me exactly what you need, and we’ll provide you with a system that meets those requirements.”

To use as much of the existing lift structure as possible, Fedrick specified ten hoists with a total capacity of 1,000 tons. However, Fedrick also added the caveat that after traveling 32 feet vertically, the platform could be no more than 1/16th of an inch out of position over its 265-foot length.

APPI proposed the following solution to Fedrick:

• a multiple hoist system that included the AC electric hoists
• complete motor controls
• ten load blocks with eight parts of line
• wire rope spooling compensators
• the wire rope
• electrical wire for power and controls

Even the mounting bolts for the hoists were included – Fedrick says the only thing Peterson did not offer to include was his on-site adviser services.

The contract was awarded to Weston to rebuild the ship lift, and in turn, APPI received a  purchase order contract for the synchronized multiple hoist system. In December of 2005, Fedrick and Champak Sadhu, Weston’s lead mechanical engineer, made a trip to Beaverton, where APPI had laid out the entire system for familiarization and run testing. After acceptance, the whole system was loaded into three containers and sent by sea to Umm Qasr.

Fedrick and his crews started working to remove and rebuild the old platform sitting in the water between the two wings of the ship lift dock. At the same time, they were also designing and building the ten lift towers and hoist mounting pads in anticipation of the arrival of the containers from APPI. Without the benefit of any form of fabrication facility, the work was completed entirely on-site just before the hoisting equipment arrived.

After bolting down ten hoists, hanging ten pairs of load blocks, and reeving ten lengths of wire rope, the controls were connected, and system testing began. Platform testing continued for the next month for both gross and off-center loading. Fedrick said, “Once we had everything dialed in, it made no difference to the hoists what the load was or where it was positioned – it lifted perfectly level under all conditions. There’s no question APPI was the right choice for this job as their system just flat worked right.”

On May 22, 2006, Fedrick watched as a team of ICDF sailors successfully guided Patrol Boat 5 into the cradle on the ship lift, secured it, and lifted it to dock level. He may have been “sweating a little,” but with the system operational and training complete, the rest of his job was “just paperwork.” Finally, in early June of 2006, with both the base facilities and the ship lift in the hands of the ICDF, Fedrick returned home to his family in the States.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this particular multiple hoist system or any of our other products and services.

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