Columbia Machine Works and EXO Technologies have a long history of working with the steel industry and are known for manufacturing the safest, highest quality electrode handling equipment in the industry. Although we have an array of handling products, we can also customize products to your needs and provide the quick turnaround your business demands.

• All units are calibrated in-house using lab-certified torque transducers to ensure that the joint is torqued to manufacturer’s recommended specs.
• This device is capable of handling hot electrodes.
• The CMW Electrode Addition Station is one of the most efficient, maintenance-friendly systems on the market, with fewer components and wear parts for greater reliability.
• CMW can perform a head-room and platform evaluation to access the feasibility of the addition station in your plant.
• The CMW Electrode Addition Station torques electrodes to manufacturer recommended specifications.
• Spare parts are kept in stock for quick turn-around to prevent prolonged downtime.
• The Addition Station can be packaged with the Station Holder or, in some cases, can be adapted to existing holders.

• The ECLD is simple to use, mechanically operated lifting device.
• The ECLD’s feature an auto latch system, keeping the unit in the open position until electrode is inserted for use, and resets when the column is off loaded.
• Fixed bail ECLD can be used to transport to the furnace or holder.
• The Threaded Stem version (ECLD-TS) features an integral threaded stem for off furnace addition practice.
• CMW offers custom lift bails designed to fit customer’s needs.
• Available in sizes from 335.6mm (14”) to 812.8mm (32”).
• Electrode Column Lifting Device are load tested to 125% of the rated capacity.
• Finish: all CMW products are painted Safety Red, unless otherwise specified.
• All designs, development, production, load test & certification is performed by CMW engineers and technicians at the CMW facility in Columbia, Tennessee, according to Standards: B30.26-2015, B30.10.2014, B30.20-2018, ASME BTH-1-2017, CEI IEC 60239, DIN EN 13155

• Designed with a proprietary Superalloy used in aerospace, electronics and defense industries.
• Superalloy insert has the low Thermal Expansion Properties (CTE) of Graphite at the operating temperatures above the electrode holder with a strength that is similar to high alloy steel, 15-20x that of graphite.
• Insert can be changed and, in some cases, re-machined if it becomes damaged.
• Custom designed for any crane hook in use.
• Safety factor of 4x Working Load Limit.
• Load Tested to 2x the Working Load Limit.
• The SUPER PLUG is Certified to ASME B30.20-2018 Below-The-Hook Lifting Device Standards.

• Aluminum Addition Plugs are designed with an alloy heat-treated stem with the same thread pitch as the electrode, ensuring the plug stays engaged in the electrode during the addition.
• Aluminum Addition Plugs are not intended to stay in the electrode during furnace operations.
• Available in plug sizes from 177.17mm (6.975”) to 431.8mm (17”).
• Custom sizes available on request.
• The Aluminum Addition Plug stem is machined from an alloy steel, heat-treated for longevity.
• Aluminum Addition Plugs are machined from a solid 6061-T6 billet for maximum strength.
• Aluminum Addition Plugs are designed with a minimum safety factor of 4x Working Load Limit.
• Addition plug also available in Steel (pricing according to material markets)

• Graphite Lift Plugs are designed to stay on the column during furnace operations.
• Graphite Lift Plugs are designed to lift one electrode stick from horizontal to vertical.
• Available in plug sizes from 177.17mm (6.975”) to 431.8mm (17”).
• Custom sizes available on request.
• Graphite pins are supplied by OEM graphite electrode and pin manufacturers.
• Plate bails are fabricated from 80 KSI steel.
• Graphite Lift Plugs are designed with a minimum safety factor of 4x Working Load Limit.

• The Shock Absorbing Lift Device transports electrodes and electrode columns safely while buffering the shock load caused by releasing electrodes from the furnace.
• CMW Shock Absorbing Lift Devices are designed to be rotational or non-rotational (SLD- NR). Non-Rotational (SLD) hooks can be positioned every 45 degrees to the lifting bail. CMW (SLDs) can be designed for your crane hook and low head room issues. CMW offers a “Low Head Room” Shock Absorbing Lift Device (SLD-LR) to accommodate this issue.
• Each Shock Absorbing Lift Device is tested to 2x Working Load Limit and meets or exceeds standards ASME B30.20-2013.
• Custom sizes available on request.

• Columbia Machine Works offers a variety of custom lifting and handling devices tailored to fit your needs, including lifting beams, spreader beams, tongs, sheet lifters, fork extensions and accessories, pallet lifters, bar and tube lifters, and coil and roll lifters.
• Columbia Machine Works engineers can design a lift device for your product regardless of the geometry, available pick-points and weight.
• CMW uses only the highest quality rigging, offering a variety of shackles, chains, hooks, wire rope and other rigging accessories.
• CMW offers inspection, service or repair to any brand of custom lifting and handling product.

• The Electrode Spin Down Collar is designed with two horizontal handles that cover 75% of the collar body, which helps with spinning down the electrode.The SDC uses a toggle clamp with a built-in safety to latch the electrode.The SDC has four set screws built into the body to secure the electrode for safe joining.
• Available in sizes from 228.6mm (9”) to 812.8mm (32”).
• Custom sizes available on request.
• Electrode Spin Down Collars are made from domestic carbon steel with traceable mill and heat numbers.
• CMW Electrode Spin Down Collars are test fitted to OEM manufactured electrodes.

• Electrode Recovery Rings are designed to work with all OEM electrode sizes.
• Available in sizes from 335.6mm (14”) to 812.8mm (32”).
• Custom sizes available on request.
• Electrode Recovery Rings are designed with a minimum safety factor of 3.5x Working Load Limit.
• Finish: Safety Red, unless otherwise specified.

• Additional TPI’s available on request.
• Finish: Stainless
• Each Shock Absorbing Lift Device is tested to 2x Working Load Limit and meets or exceeds standards ASME B30.20-2013.
• Thread Abrasion Gauges are precision laser cut for 100% accuracy.
• Thread Abrasion Gauges are constructed from stainless steel for longevity.
• Thread Abrasion Gauges are designed to measure thread wear to notify when the GLP is no longer safe for lifting. If a GLP thread is suspect of damage or wear, use the CMW TAG for inspection. If the thread is worn beyond 20%, contact a CMW representative.

• Electrode Dust Covers are designed to work with all OEM electrode sizes.
• Available in sizes from 101.6mm (4”) to 812.8mm (32”).
• Custom sizes available on request.
• Electrode Dust Covers are fabricated from stainless steel to withstand heat and environment.
• Electrode Dust Covers can be engraved along the outside per request.
• Finish: Material mill finish.