Description

Altron auto-braking winch kits have been proven in the field for over 30 years and have the following safety features: 1. Auto-braking mechanism comprises a friction clutch. When the winch cable is wound in (raising the tower, column or pole), a conventional ratchet is used.When the cable is wound out (lowering the tower, column or pole), a friction clutch is engaged.The greater the load, the greater the clutches holding capacity. If the handle is released, the load is held on the clutch and is fail safe. 2. Winch-drum guard. On DW1000 and DW1500 winches a guard is fitted as standard.This reduces the possibility of anything getting trapped in the gears of the winch during operation such as loose clothing, etc. and also reduces the possibility of the drum gears getting damaged. 3. Large diameter drum core. Reduces flattening and kinking of winch cable, extending the usable life of the cable. 4. Gearing ratio. The gearing ratio used on all winches stops the winch being overloaded by manual winding of the winch handle. A specific design feature, when the winch is used correctly, the pressure on the winch handle required to overload the winch is greater than can be applied by hand. Therefore under normal conditions when the winch is used in accordance with our operating instructions and with camera equipment within maximum rated, winches cannot be overloaded.