Construction work is not the easiest. The materials and boards used are often heavy and carrying them by hand is not good for health. But how to mount these types of elements in such a case? Quite inconspicuous but very efficient devices can be helpful, i.e. a construction linear winch. What is this device, how does it work and what should you pay attention to when buying? We answer all these questions below.
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What is a linear winch?
An inconspicuous device with great possibilities - this is how a construction winch can be briefly described. More popular are models intended for off-road vehicles, which operate on the same principle. The main element of linear winches is a drum on which a strong, durable rope, often made of steel, is wound. The engine is responsible for the movement of the cable via the rotation of the drum.
In the case of car models, various power supply methods are used: hydraulic, electric or mechanical (transmission from an internal combustion engine). This is due to difficult working conditions, often in forest areas, without access to the power grid. However, construction equipment uses electricity - even a small electric motor ensures high efficiency and high lifting capacity.
Main functions of the cable winch
The most important task that a construction winch is to perform is to lift heavy construction materials to the desired height. In what situations is it used?
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Assembling ready-made, usually wooden, holiday houses from ready-made semi-finished products. - Installation of heavy facade panels on the walls of the building. With the help of a winch, the material can be placed at the appropriate height and then installed without any additional help.
- When renovating or finishing rooms on the first floor, it is easier to lift building materials along the wall and then pull them through the window than to carry them manually up the stairs. This also makes it easier to keep order in the corridors and avoids accidental damage to walls or other decorative elements.
- Getting rid of debris from a renovated bathroom is not an easy task, especially when there is not enough space outside the window for a debris chute. Fortunately, with the help of a construction winch, this will not be a problem.
Although it can be said that cable winches are only used to lift heavy materials upwards, this work is the most time-consuming and requires the greatest effort. Therefore, it is the basic equipment of every effective construction team.
Which construction winch should I choose?
What should you pay attention to when choosing the best cable winch ? The most important parameters of such a device are:
- Power supply. Smaller models can be connected to a typical 230 V home installation. Three-phase models are often used on large construction sites.
- Engine power. On the one hand, it determines the capabilities of the device, and on the other hand, it is responsible for electricity consumption. At the same time, high power in a single-phase network requires installations with thicker cables and stronger overcurrent protection. For these reasons, it is worth adapting the power of the device to the scope of work to be performed - a device that is too weak will not cope, but too powerful a device will not work optimally either.
- load capacity. From several dozen kilograms to even several tons. It results indirectly from the power of the device, but also from appropriate mounting or the use of a reinforced truss.
- Lifting height, i.e. the length of the cable wound on the drum.
The device parameters should be selected to suit your needs. Thanks to this, the construction winch will operate in the optimal range, which will have a positive impact on its service life and work efficiency.
Scheppach HRS250 electric rope winch
This is a universal winch that can be used in most typical applications. The load capacity of up to 250 kg is truly impressive, and at the same time, the slightly lower engine power affects its weight (the whole thing fits into 12 kg) and dimensions. It operates on 230 V, which makes it easy to connect to the home installation.
In addition, the Scheppach HRS250 electric rope winch has a pulley system. In this way, 12 meters of strong rope is enough to lift objects 6 m, but it requires twice as much power. Scheppach devices are characterized by additional high durability and failure-free operation, thanks to which all work can be completed faster, easier and without unnecessary downtime.
Check out the Scheppach HRS250 linear winch at the Onninen wholesaler