Customer: Advanced American Construction

Location: Portland, Oregon

Winch System Performance:

• Line Pull: 26,800 pounds per winch
• Line Speed: 156 feet per minute
• Cable Capacity: 244 feet X 3/4″ wire rope on the 5th layer
• Power Source: 140 HP Perkins turbo diesel engine

Special Features:

• Self-contained skid assembly with dual winches
• Joystick controls with digital display
• Fluid containment system
• High-efficiency planetary reduction system
• Rapid reverse capabilities with 4X inhaul speeds

Why  APPI:

Advanced American Construction approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with a complex challenge: they needed a winch system that could efficiently manage their construction barge spuds while meeting strict environmental protection requirements for operations in the Columbia River and its estuaries. The system needed to handle rapid deployment and recovery of spuds weighing up to 25,000 pounds each, while ensuring zero environmental impact from hydraulic fluids or other contaminants. Additionally, the system needed to operate reliably in all weather conditions and provide precise control for positioning accuracy.

Through collaborative discussions, Advanced American Construction and APPI determined that a self-contained winch system would be the ideal solution to meet their specific operational and environmental requirements.

Key features of this custom winch system include:

1. A unique fluid containment design capturing 125% of total system fluids, preventing contamination from rain, snow, or sleet
2. Dual winches with rapid reverse capabilities, providing 4X inhaul speeds for quick deployment
3. High-efficiency planetary reductions with precise metering in both directions
4. Oil bath component design eliminating external lubrication needs
5. Comprehensive monitoring system with digital display of key parameters

The system’s design includes several essential components:

• 220-gallon hydraulic tank for optimal heat displacement
• 50-gallon diesel fuel tank enabling extended operation
• Kawasaki pressure compensating pump
• Perkins turbo-charged diesel engine
• Integrated joystick controls

By implementing this winch system, Advanced American Construction has significantly improved their barge operations. The system’s innovative design and robust construction ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious operations in sensitive marine environments.

For more information about this self-contained winch system 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 marine construction industry.

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With pulling capacities of up to 12,000 pounds on each winch drum, these winches can reach line speeds in excess of 72 feet per minute when pulling and 314 feet per minute in reverse. In addition, each drum offers up to 360 feet X 1/2″ wire rope storage.

A key started, turbocharged 56 HP diesel engine powers this hydraulic system. The winches on this salvage winch system are driven by a high-efficiency planetary reduction with rapid reverse for the operator to set their spud-pulling rigging quickly. Speed can be metered in both directions with a directional control valve. Special features on this unit include a 100-gallon hydraulic reservoir, 12-volt battery pack, throttle control, high temp/low oil shutdowns, and a fuel gauge.

Please contact us if you would like more information about this Self-Contained winch system or any of our other products and services.

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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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