Wire cable versus synthetic winch rope? It's a question for the ages—but not really. The answer is pretty simple and boils down to what you want from your winch. Are you a recreational user or ...

This winch uses a 1.3-hp permanent magnet ... Some winches will offer you the choice between a steel cable/wire or a synthetic rope. Typically, the steel cable/wire option is cheaper since it ...

Things You Ought to Know About Using a Winch at Rescue Scenes The "wraps" of wire rope (commonly called "cable" by fire/rescue personnel) create the multiple "layers" on the drum of this rescue ...

Steel wire winch cable has been the mainstay of the winching, recovery, and hauling industry for many years. With the introduction of synthetic winch rope in the early ’90s and its subsequent ...

Synthetic winch rope is a top upgrade, but there are lots of choices out there, and some important variables to consider when choosing a synthetic cable. The Drive is here to throw you a line.

A winch unit used by vehicle rescue personnel typically contains 100 feet or more of steel cable, properly referred to as wire rope. The most common design of wire rope found on rescue vehicle ...

The cable then exits through a hole in the drum along the slip-ring side flange, and begins winding around the drum barrel. The barrel of the winch is large to protect the wire rope by reducing the ...