WINCHES

Winches are devises that are used for adjusting the tension of ropes by winding up or winding out. Simple winches comprise just a spool and an attached hand crank. However, winches that are part of machines such as towing and mooring systems come in a variety of designs, powered by various drives such as internal combustion, pneumatic, hydraulic or electric. Some include mechanical brakes, solenoid… More

Winches are devises that are used for adjusting the tension of ropes by winding up or winding out. Simple winches comprise just a spool and an attached hand crank. However, winches that are part of machines such as towing and mooring systems come in a variety of designs, powered by various drives such as internal combustion, pneumatic, hydraulic or electric. Some include mechanical brakes, solenoid brakes or pawl and ratchet devices. Less