Legacy series — replaced by W2G and W2K The WF Series is no longer offered for new installations. We still support units in service. Looking for the AC electric WF? See WF Series AC.

Columbia Pneumatic Winch · Legacy

WF Series Pneumatic Winches (to 6,300 lbs)

A compact, lightweight air winch for hazardous or demanding environments: up to 6,300 lbs on a single line, or up to 202.8 FPM on the full drum. Its capabilities carry forward in the W2G and W2K Series pneumatic winches.

For installed WF units we provide maintenance support and troubleshooting, replacement parts when available, and the technical documentation below. For new applications we recommend the W2G / W2K Series.

Line pull
to 6,300 lbs
Full-drum speed
to 202.8 FPM
Air
65–75 psi · 75–190 SCFM
Drums
-01, -02, -03
Rated for pulling on slopes up to 30%
Dependable vane motor
Totally enclosed geartrain
Automatic braking system
Three-stage planetary reduction
Installs at any angle
Pneumatic control options

Performance

Intermittent duty. Line pull in lbs / line speed in FPM, by drum layer.

ModelMotor HPAir (psi)Air (SCFM)RatioFirst layerMean drumFull drum
4.256511027:1550 / 127.3421 / 165.0343 / 202.8
6.57519027:11,200 / 127.3905 / 165.0736 / 202.8
2.57075164:11,750 / 27.91,376 / 36.21,120 / 44.5
4.2565110164:13,150 / 21.02,457 / 27.21,999 / 33.4
6.575190164:16,300 / 21.04,855 / 27.03,950 / 33.0

For reference only; ratings are subject to change without notice.

Drum, weight and wire rope capacity

DrumTypical weight (2.5 / 4.25 / 6.5 HP)1/4" rope5/16" rope3/8" rope
-0176 / 86 / 94 lbs326 ft228 ft159 ft
-0279 / 89 / 97 lbs407 ft285 ft198 ft
-0389 / 99 / 107 lbs509 ft356 ft248 ft

Downloads & Engineering Resources

Literature, manual, parts breakdowns and 2D/3D drawings for WF Series units in service. Can't find what you need? Email info@alliedpower.com with the model and serial number from the nameplate.

2D/3D drawings

PDF dimension drawing, DXF (2D CAD) and STP (3D STEP) by model and drum size.

ModelDrum -01Drum -02Drum -03
WF550-P
WF1200-P
WF1750-P
WF3150-P
WF6300-P

Parts & service for your WF winch

Send the model and serial number from the nameplate. We'll help troubleshoot, quote parts or a repair, or size a W2G / W2K replacement.

Parts & serviceSee the W2G Series