Cable winches have been in use for a long time and are a practical aid when pulling heavy loads. A winch is a device that can be used to pull something on a rope. The rope is pulled either by muscle power or by a motor (e.g. the rope is wound onto a rotating cylindrical drum/winch).
The winch ropes can be made of natural fibres. But with heavy loads, it will mostly be a steel rope or, for example, a synthetic fibre rope (e.g. long-chain, textured polyethene, PE-UHMW). The pulling force of the cable winch can be increased by using a pulley block.
First Use In Connection With Wells
It is said that the oldest winches were attached to deep wells. These were initially constructed as a draw well. In the old wells, animals (e.g. donkeys or oxen) were also used to pull the excellent rope. With the newer and space-saving technology of pulling with the help of the rope winch, it was possible to operate the rope only by human hands. Further development took place by the fact that an inhibiting mechanism was installed. This prevented the filled bucket from falling again if it was accidentally released. Cable winches were later used with or without side treadles on military machines (could be catapults or ballistae) and cranes.
A Winch Can Be Used In Many Ways.
Nowadays, a cable winch can be used in many ways. Depending on what, you can use different types of winches. The electric winch, hydraulic winch or manual – i.e. hand-operated – cable winch are widely used.
The Electric Cable Winch For Material Transport
It would be best if you made the right pre-selection. A suitable fastening option must be available. The manufacturer’s information regarding the permissible load and minimum breaking force should be checked during preparation. If a pulley is used, the load can change. The rope must be securely attached. Required accessories such as a remote control or a pulley should be checked beforehand for possible damage and wear and, if necessary, replaced.
