A common issue with wire rope on a winch drum is incorrect tension, especially on the bottom layer of multiple layer drums. It is well known in the lifting industry that Lebus makes spooling systems ...

This article could actually be titled “Things You Probably Don’t Know About Winches.” Each of the items listed is an important safety or operational point for any agency to consider when performing ...

A common problem associated with wire rope is snagging on the winch drum, when an outer layer becomes trapped between wraps of underlying rope. Another common problem is damage to the lower layers ...