The Slow Speed Winch performs the function of relatively slow-speed pulling and lifting operations on construction sites, installation sites, factories, and mines. This winch series is a type of “gear reducer drive” winch. These winches are also used on ships and boats to perform towing, mooring, and anchor operations. The winches used for ships and boats feature engines that are designed to handle marine environments. The load capacities of these winches range from 0.5t to 300 tons, while the operating speed ranges from 5 to16m/min. The price of the low-speed winches is highly competitive when compared to high-speed electric winches.
Low-Speed Winch Types
The slow-speed winches are available in 2 main types that customers are able to choose from. This includes the large-pull capacity and the small-pull capacity winch. In addition, these winches are also available in dual and single-speed designs.
The small-pull capacity winch is frequently used in disassembly and assembly lines, construction, factories, and mines. While the large-pull capacity winches are applied more extensively for shipyard traction, port construction, steel-structure transportation, traction for different types of machinery, and disassembly and assembly.
These winch machines are constructed out of high-quality components that deliver durable and reliable performance for pulling, lifting and for different types of positioning applications. It is designed for stable movement and precise positioning for numerous situations. These electric winches are often custom-built and designed to match up to the exact requirements of the client.
How Will You Know What Size Winch You Need?
You will achieve the most from a winch once you have chosen the correct equipment. Yet you may not know what winch size you need. There are a number of specifications when it comes to winches that you should be aware of. This will include the rated speed, rated-load capacity, rope diameter, rope capacity, weight, and dimensions. You also need to take into account what you need the winch for such as the load types that you plan to pull or lift, along with the environmental conditions. Only from here will you be able to select the right winch for your requirements.
Options For Slow Speed Winches
The slow speed winches come with several options along with different accessories to suit your requirements. Some of these include:
– Overload Limiter
– Limit Switch (proximity limit switches or spindle limit switches)
– Three-Phase or Single Motors
– Grooved Drums
– Different Drum Sizes
– Stainless Steel Or Steel Cables
– Different Voltages
– Thermal Protection Electric Motor
– Multiple Cable Drum Compartments
Controls For Low-Speed Winches
The electric winches offer 4 options when it comes to controls. These include a push-button box that features an up-down and an emergency stop, variable-speed control, wireless remote-control, and pendant control.
The Push-Button Box is a basic control system that comes attached to a cable winch. These are usually mounted close to the winch or directly onto the winch.
The other popular option includes the remote control option. These include either handheld pendants that connect to a control box with a cable or a wireless control unit.