About winches
Heat when an electric winch lowers a load
Sierpień 07, 2026
Lowering a load is not free: the load gives up energy that has to go somewhere, usually as heat. Here is how an electric winch handles the heat of lowering.
Electric winches for theatre and stage rigging
Sierpień 03, 2026
Theatre rigging asks a winch to be quiet, precise and utterly safe over people. Here is how electric winches move scenery and hold loads above a stage.
Slip rings and rotating connections on winches
Lipiec 29, 2026
When power or signal must reach a turning drum, a fixed cable would simply wind up and break. A slip ring solves this. Here is how, and when a winch needs one.
An electric winch maintenance schedule
Lipiec 24, 2026
An electric winch lasts and stays safe on a simple, regular maintenance routine. Here is what to check before use, regularly and periodically.
Encoders and precise positioning on winches
Lipiec 20, 2026
An encoder lets a winch know exactly how much rope is out, so it can place a load to the millimetre and repeat it. Here is how encoders enable precise winching.
Sizing a generator for an electric winch
Lipiec 15, 2026
An electric winch on a generator needs a genset sized for its starting surge, not just its running load. Here is how to size one so the winch runs cleanly.
Electric winch overload protection explained
Lipiec 11, 2026
An overloaded winch is a dangerous winch, which is why proper protection stops it before harm. Here is what a load limiter and the other safety devices really do.
Winch gearboxes: worm vs planetary explained
Lipiec 07, 2026
Between the motor and the drum sits a gearbox, and whether it is worm or planetary changes how the winch holds, how efficient it is and how it is built. Here is the difference.
Three-phase vs single-phase electric winches
Lipiec 03, 2026
An electric winch can run on single-phase or three-phase power, and the choice shapes what it can do. Here is how supply and duty decide which you need.
Electric winch motor cooling and heat
Czerwiec 29, 2026
An electric winch motor turns some of its power into heat, and getting rid of that heat is what sets its real limits. Here is how cooling and insulation class decide the duty.
Electric winch IP rating and enclosure
Czerwiec 25, 2026
An electric winch is only as weatherproof as its enclosure. Here is what the IP rating really means, and how to match it to a wet, dusty or exposed site.
Winch controls: pendant, radio remote or PLC
Czerwiec 19, 2026
How a winch is controlled is as important as its pull. Pendant, radio remote, fixed panel or PLC each suits a different job. Here is how to match the control to the work.
Variable speed and soft start on electric winches
Czerwiec 15, 2026
How a winch controls its speed changes how precisely it positions a load, how gently it starts and how kind it is to the supply. Here is what variable speed and soft start really add.
Electric winch duty cycle: how long it can really run
Czerwiec 12, 2026
How much a winch pulls is only half the rating. How long it can pull, its duty cycle, is the other half, and ignoring it is how motors burn out.
Winch brake holding force: what the second number means
Czerwiec 07, 2026
Pulling or lifting a load is only half the job. Holding it still is the other half, and for lifting the brake holding force matters more than the headline pull.
Electric Winch Power Supply: 230 V, 400 V or DC
Czerwiec 04, 2026
Before pull or speed, an electric winch is decided by its supply. Here is how 230 V single phase, 400 V three phase and DC compare, and how to match the winch to your site.
Top 3 electric winches
Kwiecień 06, 2022
The following article presents the 3 most popular models of electric winches. The ranking is based on the analysis of requests directed to our company, taking into account the final selection of the equipment.