Coil Winding

Handling Specialty manufactured a unique mechanical lift for a coil winding application. Historically, transformer coils were wound in a horizontal position. Today, winding takes place vertically presenting a challenge to workers who must maintain the coils that can stand up to 20' tall.

 

The solution involved the lowering of the coil and installation of the four post lift system into a pit. As the coil is wound it is lowered which allows the worker to remain at floor level. The vertical winding of the copper wire continues uninterrupted as the lift adjusts to the height of the coil.

 

Installed in a pit, the lift features a unique open-center platform to accommodate the coil. As the copper is wound, the diameter increases. For this reason, the opening was designed to be adjustable: it increases in size as the coil increases.

 

The 20,000 lb. capacity lift handles the massive copper coils with a smooth, self-locking drive. In addition to the design and manufacture of the system, Handling Specialty managed every aspect of the project from the interface of coil winding equipment to system controls.

 

For more information about coil winding equipment please visit www.handling.com/Solution.aspx?rid=82

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