Columbia Pneumatic Winch
W2K Series Pneumatic Winches (to 12,000 lbs)
A compact, rugged air winch: up to 12,000 lbs on a single line, or up to 76 FPM on the full drum with the 36:1 reduction. Choose a 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VM6 | 90 | 110 | 36:1 | 750 / 47.7 | 578 / 61.9 | 470 / 76.1 | 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 750 lbs first-layer pull (9.3:1 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. W2K750-P · VM6 · 36:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM8 | 90 | 160 | 36:1 | 1,450 / 47.7 | 1,118 / 61.9 | 910 / 76.1 | 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 1,450 lbs first-layer pull (4.8:1 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. W2K1450-P · VM8 · 36:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM6 | 90 | 110 | 321:1 | 6,000 / 5.4 | 4,627 / 6.9 | 3,675 / 8.5 | 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. W2K6000-P · VM6 · 321:1 · 90 psi | ||||||||
| VM8 | 90 | 160 | 321:1 | 12,000 / 5.4 | 9,253 / 6.9 | 7,529 / 8.5 | 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. W2K12000-P · VM8 · 321:1 · 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 | 95 / 105 / 115 lbs | 326 ft | 228 ft | 159 ft |
| -02 | 100 / 110 / 115 lbs | 407 ft | 285 ft | 198 ft |
| -03 | 110 / 120 / 125 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 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 W2K Series pneumatic winch. Need a document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number.
W2K Series pneumatic flierD00215E · 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 →
We recommend the W2K Series for new installations and maintain support 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 W2K pneumatic winch
Tell us the pull, line speed, rope length, and the air pressure and flow available at the winch.