Hoist Winch

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Hoist Winch

  • PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
  • Winch (Hoist Winch) – Product Overview & Working Principle

    1. Core Positioning

    A winch is a general‑purpose lifting device that uses a drum to wind wire rope or chain for lifting, lowering, or pulling heavy loads. Its core functions are to provide stable pulling force and precise displacement control. Winches are widely used in construction, port loading/unloading, mining, engineering machinery, shipping, and other industries, serving as the core power component of lifting and transport systems.

    2. Working Principle

    A power source (electric motor or hydraulic motor) outputs torque, which is transmitted to a reducer to increase torque while reducing speed before being delivered to the drum.

    As the drum rotates, it winds or unwinds the wire rope or chain. Pulley blocks (optional) may be used to amplify pulling force or change the direction of force.

    A braking system (electromagnetic or hydraulic brake) controls the start and stop of the drum, enabling smooth lifting, lowering, and precise positioning of heavy loads.

    Main Classification (By Core Dimensions)

     
     

    Classification Dimension

    Type

    Core Features

    Applicable Scenarios

    Drive Method

    Electric Winch

    Simple structure, high efficiency (75% – 90%), convenient operation, relies on grid power supply.

    Fixed-site operations (e.g., workshops, docks, construction sites).

     

    Hydraulic Winch

    High torque, strong impact resistance, adapts to harsh environments (high temperature / dusty / vibration), stepless speed regulation available.

    Mobile equipment (e.g., cranes, excavators, ships).

     

    Manual Winch

    No power source required, compact structure, lightweight, relies on manual operation.

    Small lifting tasks, emergency rescue, no-power scenarios.

    Number of Drums

    Single Drum Winch

    Simple structure, low cost, suitable for single-direction traction / lifting.

    Most general scenarios (e.g., construction hoisting, cargo traction).

     

    Double Drum Winch

    Dual drums with independent or linked control, enabling synchronous / asynchronous operation, improving efficiency.

    Bridge construction, ship anchoring, complex traction operations.

    Installation Method

    Fixed Winch

    Fixed to ground or frame, strong stability, large load capacity range.

    Port terminals, mine hoisting, large construction projects.

     

    Mobile Winch

    Equipped with traveling wheels or tracks, high mobility, can move with the work point.

    Field construction, temporary lifting, emergency rescue.

    Rated Pull Force

    Light-Duty Winch

    Rated pull force ≤ 50 kN (approx. 5 t).

    Small equipment handling, interior decoration, agricultural operations.

     

    Medium-Duty Winch

    Rated pull force 50 – 300 kN (5 – 30 t).

    Construction hoisting, cargo transport, general industrial scenarios.

     

    Heavy-Duty Winch

    Rated pull force > 300 kN (> 30 t).

    Mine hoisting, port loading/unloading, large equipment installation.

    Winch – Core Structural Components

    Power System

    Asynchronous motor (electric winch)

    Hydraulic motor (hydraulic winch)

    Manual cranking device (manual winch)

    Transmission System

    Gear reducer (cylindrical gear or planetary gear)

    Coupling

    Drive shaft

    Execution System

    Drum – Made of rolled steel plate, featuring grooved design to prevent rope jumping

    Wire rope or chain – Load‑bearing component

    Braking System

    Electromagnetic brake (electric winch)

    Hydraulic brake (hydraulic winch)

    Manual brake (manual winch)

    Supports automatic braking upon power failure

    Control System

    Control cabinet – Includes VFD (frequency converter), contactors, etc.

    Control handle – Wired or wireless remote control

    Limit switch – Prevents overwinding

    Auxiliary Components

    Guide pulley

    Wire rope level‑wind device (rope arranger)

    Overload protection device

    Protective housing / cove

    Winch Technical Specifications

     
     

    Category

    Parameter Item

    Reference Value

    Remarks (Including Standards & Applicable Scenarios)

    Basic Parameters

    Rated Pull Force

    10 kN – 5000 kN (1 – 500 t)

    Light-duty ≤ 50 kN, Medium-duty 50 – 300 kN, Heavy-duty > 300 kN.

     

    Rated Speed (Wire Rope / Chain)

    0.1 – 10 m/min (Electric); 0.05 – 5 m/min (Hydraulic)

    Stepless speed regulation available via VFD or hydraulic valve.

     

    Drum Specification (Diameter × Length)

    Diameter: 80 – 1500 mm; Length: 300 – 5000 mm

    Drum diameter ≥ 16 × wire rope diameter (GB/T 10055 standard).

     

    Rope Capacity

    5 – 1000 m

    Customized according to working height / traction distance; multi-layer winding drum available.

     

    Work Duty Class

    M1 – M8 (GB/T 3811-2008)

    Light-duty scenarios M1 – M3, heavy-duty industrial scenarios M4 – M8.

    Power System Parameters

    Motor Power (Electric Winch)

    0.55 – 1000 kW

    Higher rated pull force requires higher power (e.g., 10 t winch equipped with 15 – 22 kW motor).

     

    Hydraulic System Pressure (Hydraulic Winch)

    10 – 35 MPa

    Hydraulic motor displacement 10 – 200 mL/r.

     

    Power Supply Specification (Electric Winch)

    AC 380 V / 400 V / 660 V (Three-Phase), 50 / 60 Hz

    Special scenarios customizable to 220 V single-phase or DC power supply.

    Transmission & Braking Parameters

    Transmission Ratio

    10 – 1000 (Multi-stage reducer)

    Planetary reducer transmission ratio more precise (error ≤ ±0.5%).

     

    Braking Method

    Electromagnetic normally-closed brake, Hydraulic disc brake, Band brake

    Braking torque ≥ 1.5 times rated load torque, ensuring safe stopping.

     

    Braking Response Time

    ≤ 0.3 s (Electric); ≤ 0.5 s (Hydraulic)

    Rapid braking after power-off / shutdown to prevent load slipping.

    Structural Parameters

    Overall Weight

    50 kg – 50000 kg

    Light-duty ≤ 500 kg, heavy-duty up to 50 t or more (including base).

     

    Installation Dimensions (L × W × H)

    500 × 300 × 400 mm – 5000 × 3000 × 4000 mm

    Fixed type dimensions are larger; mobile type is more compact.

     

    Wire Rope Specification

    Diameter: 6 – 60 mm, Strength Grade: 1550 – 1960 MPa

    Material: galvanized steel wire rope or stainless steel wire rope, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant.

    Safety & Environmental Parameters

    Overload Protection

    Alarm at 10% – 20% overload; shutdown at 25% overload.

    Equipped with tension sensor or torque limiter.

     

    Limit Protection

    Upper / lower limit switches (mechanical + electronic dual protection).

    Prevents overwinding of drum causing wire rope breakage.

     

    Protection Class

    IP44 – IP65

    Select IP54 or above for outdoor / dusty environments; IP65 for humid environments.

     

    Operating Temperature Range

    -40 ℃ – +60 ℃ (Standard); -50 ℃ – +80 ℃ (Special Type).

    Cooling system required for high-temperature scenarios; special lubricating oil needed for low temperatures.

     

    Noise Level

    ≤ 75 dB (measured at 1 m distance).

    Higher gear precision results in lower noise (precision transmission ≤ 65 dB).

    Applicable Standards

    Product Standards

    GB/T 10055-2023 "Safety Regulations for Lifting Appliances", GB/T 14405-2011 "General Purpose Bridge Cranes".

    Complies with national lifting equipment safety standards; some models comply with ISO 4301.

    Other Crane Accessories

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Xingyuan Machinery

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HONOR

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The quality reaches the first-class level

It is a member unit of the China Crane Industry Association, a "national second-level enterprise", a first-level safety certification enterprise, an A-level installation, transformation, and maintenance enterprise, and a national designated manufacturer of lifting machinery. It has a mechanical engineering "Design Certificate", "Production License" and manufacturing, installation, repair, transformation, and maintenance "Safety Approval Certificate", and has passed ISO9001 quality system certification, ISO14001 environmental system certification and ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system certification.

FAQ

What’s the information should l provide when inquiry?


The more details or drawings, the better. Such as Lifting capacity, Lifting Height, Span, Voltage or other special requirements.

Can you provide custom service?


Yes, of course. We are manufacturer and we have our own engineer group. They can work out customized design according to your requirement. You just need to tell us your requirements.

How do you guarantee the quality?


We will constantly check the quality during the manufacturing process, and strictly test the equipment before shipment,and we will also send you a quality certificate.

How do you package the product?


1.Electric parts are packed by high quality plywood crate, to reduce distortion in conveying.
2.If the size are suitable for container ship, usually by container.
3.Big size, usually by bulk ship or by container after truncation
4.Transport ways are based on reducing cost & keep safety.

Are there professional technicians to assist in the installation?


Yes. We have a professional installation team and have been to many counties to assist in installation. if you need us to provide this service, please let us know in advance and we will provide you with the best solution.

What international certifications have your crane passed?


Our crane has passed CE, ISO, GOST, SGS, TUV, BV,and so on.

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