Columbia Pneumatic Winch
W2G Series Pneumatic Winches (to 10,000 lbs)
A compact air winch with up to 10,000 lbs of single-line pull, or up to 23 FPM on the full drum. Choose a VM4, VM6 or VM8 vane motor and pair it with an AutoAdvance line spooler, a cable tensioner or pendant controls.
Performance
Intermittent duty. Line pull in lbs / line speed in FPM, at 90 psi at the motor inlet.
| Model | Motor | Air (psi) | Air (SCFM) | Ratio | First layer | Mean drum | Full drum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VM4 | 90 | 70 | 159:1 | 1,650 / 14.4 | 1,272 / 18.7 | 1,035 / 23.0 | Quote → | |
Wire rope1/4" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 7,000 lbs Smallest rope that meets the ASME B30.7, 3.5:1 design factor at the rated 1,650 lbs first-layer pull (4.2:1 actual). -01 drum326 ft -02 drum · standard407 ft -03 drum509 ft Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. W2G1650-P · VM4 · 159:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM4 | 90 | 70 | 266:1 | 2,750 / 8.6 | 2,121 / 11.2 | 1,726 / 13.7 | Quote → | |
Wire rope5/16" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 9,800 lbs Smallest rope that meets the ASME B30.7, 3.5:1 design factor at the rated 2,750 lbs first-layer pull (3.6:1 actual). -01 drum228 ft -02 drum · standard285 ft -03 drum356 ft Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. W2G2750-P · VM4 · 266:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM6 | 90 | 110 | 159:1 | 3,000 / 10.8 | 2,313 / 14.0 | 1,882 / 17.2 | Quote → | |
Wire rope3/8" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 14,400 lbs Smallest rope that meets the ASME B30.7, 3.5:1 design factor at the rated 3,000 lbs first-layer pull (4.8:1 actual). -01 drum159 ft -02 drum · standard198 ft -03 drum248 ft Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. W2G3000-P · VM6 · 159:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM6 | 90 | 110 | 266:1 | 5,000 / 6.5 | 3,856 / 8.4 | 3,137 / 10.3 | Quote → | |
Wire rope3/8" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 14,400 lbs -01 drum159 ft -02 drum · standard198 ft -03 drum248 ft Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. W2G5000-P · VM6 · 266:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM8 | 90 | 160 | 159:1 | 5,900 / 10.8 | 4,549 / 14.0 | 3,702 / 17.2 | Quote → | |
Wire rope3/8" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 14,400 lbs -01 drum159 ft -02 drum · standard198 ft -03 drum248 ft Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. W2G5900-P · VM8 · 159:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM8 | 90 | 160 | 266:1 | 10,000 / 6.5 | 7,710 / 8.4 | 6,274 / 10.3 | Quote → | |
Wire rope3/8" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 14,400 lbs -01 drum159 ft -02 drum · standard198 ft -03 drum248 ft Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. W2G10000-P · VM8 · 266:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
For reference only; ratings are subject to change without notice.
Drum and wire rope capacity
| Drum | Typical weight (VM4 / VM6 / VM8) | 1/4" rope | 5/16" rope | 3/8" rope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -01 | 90 / 100 / 110 lbs | 326 ft | 228 ft | 159 ft |
| -02 | 95 / 105 / 110 lbs | 407 ft | 285 ft | 198 ft |
| -03 | 105 / 115 / 120 lbs | 509 ft | 356 ft | 248 ft |
Winch & Hoist Selector
Size it in the Winch & Hoist Selector
Choose pneumatic power, then enter the pull, line speed and rope length. The selector shows layer-by-layer performance and the controls that fit.
Open the selectorStandard Features
- Three-stage planetary reduction in a totally enclosed geartrain
- Dependable VM4, VM6 or VM8 vane air motor
- Automatic, load-holding braking system
- Rated for vertical lifting
- Simple installation at any angle
- Three drum sizes: -01, -02 and -03
Available Options
- AutoAdvance line spooler (see spoolers)
- Cable tensioner (see tensioners)
- Pneumatic controls: local or remote pendant
- Drum size to suit rope length
- Custom configurations for your application
Downloads & Engineering Resources
Fliers, manuals and parts breakdowns for the W2G Series pneumatic winch. Need a document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number.
W2G Series pneumatic flierD00216E · ratings, dimensions and options↓ Download
Operation & maintenance manualColumbia pneumatic D, F and G frame winches and hoists↓ Download
Parts breakdown2B16811R0 · Columbia pneumatic↓ Download
Parts breakdown2B16809R0 · Columbia pneumatic↓ Download
Model number designationsHow to read a Columbia model number↓ Download- Dimension drawingsModel-specific drawings are supplied on requestOpen →
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Application guidelines & resourcesSizing guides, mounting templates and specification guidesOpen →
Supporting an older unit? We maintain documentation for the previous generation: WG Series (legacy, pneumatic) for installed WG Series units, and WF Series (legacy, pneumatic) for installed WF Series units. AC electric legacy winches: WG Series (AC) and WF Series (AC).
Quote a W2G pneumatic winch
Tell us the pull, line speed, rope length, and the air pressure and flow available at the winch.