Pulling Power: All About Winches and Hoists
For navigating muddy gravel roads or just having fun off the beaten path, a vehicle-mounted winch is a necessity. The device’s tremendous pulling power can get you out of tight situations and even help rescue others. But beyond automotive applications, a winch may be one of the most indispensable home improvement tools you can own.
Winches can pull, tug, drag, reposition and (in some cases) lift just about anything just about anywhere. A winch can enable one person to do the work of many and can even save money by helping you to accomplish tasks you might have otherwise contracted out. In short, owning a winch is like having an entire work crew at your disposal.
How a winch works
Whether it’s powered by an AC outlet or a vehicle’s battery, a winch is a fairly simple device. An electric motor engages a reduction gear that in turn rotates a drum that holds wire rope. A braking system prevents the rope from accidentally playing out, a clutch lever allows you to temporarily disengage the clutch so that you can manually pull the rope off of the drum, and a remote control serves as the power and direction switch.
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