A winch is a small lifting equipment that can vertically lift and horizontally tilt cargo to pull heavy objects. The steel wire rope of the winch has a large bearing capacity and is not easy to break, making it the main load-bearing component when pulling heavy objects.

The winch mainly uses a drum to wrap steel wire rope to achieve vertical lifting or horizontal and inclined traction of heavy objects. Select the appropriate type and load-bearing capacity of steel wire rope based on the weight and characteristics of the heavy object to be pulled. The types and structures of steel wire ropes vary, and their load-bearing capacity and service life also differ. Before operation, it is necessary to ensure that the winch has been stably fixed by anchor or other anchoring methods to prevent sliding or overturning during the traction process. Fix one end of the steel wire rope onto the drum of the winch, and fix or wrap the other end around the heavy object that needs to be lifted or pulled. When the motor of the winch starts, the drum begins to rotate. Through the friction between the drum and the steel wire rope, the steel wire rope begins to wrap around the drum, thereby achieving vertical lifting or horizontal traction of heavy objects. Operators can adjust the lifting speed or horizontal movement speed and direction of heavy objects by controlling the switch and speed of the winch. Throughout the entire operation process, the status of the steel wire rope and the operation of the winch should be closely monitored to take timely measures in case of any abnormal situations.

The winch can effectively complete the traction work of heavy objects by selecting and using steel wire ropes reasonably, combined with their fixed installation and correct operation.