WedgeOut is designed for efficient and safe wedge removal.

Columbia Steel's dragline WedgeOut hydraulic wedge removal system
Columbia Steel's dragline WedgeOut hydraulic wedge removal system
When a safety-conscious customer developed a new socket and wedge system, Columbia Steel was excited to help bring it to market.

Conventional wedge removal requires heavy hammering — a manpower-intensive and potentially dangerous process.

In contrast, our WedgeOutTM system uses simple hydraulics to do the job with fewer people and fewer hazards.

  • Small hydraulic jack releases wedge safely
  • Fast removal means less equipment downtime
  • Designed to accommodate variance in wire rope diameter occurring during normal use
  • Easy to understand and use
  • Hydraulic cylinder, shim, and hydraulic power supply sold separately.