About winches
Winch ordering and production process
Kwiecień 03, 2022
How long does it take to manufacture a winch? How long do the technical arrangements take? What's the delivery time? You can find out all this in our article.
How to choose the right winch?
Marzec 24, 2022
Choosing the right winch is not that difficult; however, there are some important things you should pay attention to save money and increase the reliability of the machine.
How to read a winch datasheet properly
Lipiec 04, 2026
A winch datasheet looks simple, but the numbers hide traps that catch buyers out. Here is what each figure really means and how to compare two winches fairly.
Fleet angle and how a winch spools rope
Czerwiec 30, 2026
Whether a winch spools its rope neatly or chews it up often comes down to one number: the fleet angle. Here is what it is and why staying in the sweet spot matters.
Winch safety factor explained: 4:1 vs 5:1
Czerwiec 27, 2026
A winch is rated well below what it could break at, and that margin is the safety factor. Here is what it means, and why lifting people demands a bigger one.
Wire rope inspection and discard explained
Czerwiec 24, 2026
A winch is only as strong as the rope it pulls with. Here is how to inspect wire rope and recognise the signs that it must be discarded before it fails.
Capstan vs drum winch: which suits your pull
Czerwiec 21, 2026
A capstan and a drum winch pull in completely different ways. One stores the rope, the other passes it around a barrel. Here is how to tell which suits your job.
Reeving and sheaves: how to multiply winch pull
Czerwiec 18, 2026
Reeving a winch rope through sheaves and blocks multiplies the pull, at the cost of speed. Here is how the falls, the sheave size and friction decide what you really gain.
Wire rope vs synthetic rope for winches: which to choose
Czerwiec 14, 2026
The rope is as much a part of a winch as the drum. Here is how wire and synthetic rope compare on strength, weight, recoil safety and care, and how to choose the right one.
Grooved vs smooth drums and spooling gear: rope life
Czerwiec 10, 2026
A wire rope lasts as long as the drum lets it. Here is how grooved drums, spooling gear and the fleet angle protect the rope, and how to choose the right drum option for the duty.
Electric, Hydraulic or Pneumatic Winch: How to Choose
Czerwiec 03, 2026
The drive decides far more than the price. Here is how electric, hydraulic and pneumatic winches differ, and how the application, not preference, picks the right one.
Line Pull vs Lifting Capacity: Winch Ratings Explained
Czerwiec 02, 2026
Dragging a load along the ground and lifting it free in the air put very different demands on a winch. Here is how the two ratings differ, and how to read them.
Winches for lifting people
Kwiecień 06, 2022
A man-lifting winch is not always what it seems. In this article, we'll answer the question of when a man-lifting winch is designated for lifting people directly, and when doing so requires a construction.