New Shuttlelift DB30 boosts efficiency at Colmac Coil

Beyond the A+P product line, the Shuttlelift crane will streamline large-scale projects, enabling Colmac to load and ship large units or numerous pieces within tight timeframes. Photo: Colmac

Colmac Coil Manufacturing, a third-generation family-owned company with roots in Washington state, has added a new Shuttlelift DB30 (60,000-pound capacity) mobile gantry crane to its Paxton, Illinois, USA location. Established in 1971, Colmac began with heating and cooling coils for the HVAC industry and expanded into commercial and industrial refrigeration, necessitating their Midwest production facility in 2009.

To support the launch of their A+P Insulated Penthouse Air Coolers, Colmac was in serach of an innovative lifting solution. After evaluating various crane manufacturers, they selected the Shuttlelift rubber-tired gantry crane for its versatility and efficiency, the company said.

“Prior to owning the Shuttlelift, we had to load units indoors, slowing down and negatively affecting our production rate,” said James Phelan, vice president of operations, Colmac.

Colmac’s custom product lines demanded a flexible lifting solution capable of accommodating various sizes and lift points. Shuttlelift tailored their design by creating two custom spreader bars used with a dual trolley system, allowing a span from 60 inches to 160 inches on center.

“The custom lift bars are a game changer,” Phelan explained. “They provide maximum flexibility for the number and location of lift points.”

The new DB30 crane features wireless remote control and linkageless two-wheel steering for improved efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. Additionally, Shuttlelift’s optional Automatic Variable Throttle (AVT) technology adjusts engine RPMs based on operator demands, reducing component wear and lowering fuel consumption.