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RIVER
GAUGING WINCH - “CLYDE”
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This double drum winch is made with high quality
materials for low maintenance. Manufactured
from stainless steel, anodised aluminium and nylon and using sealed self
lubricating bearings, the winch requires very little attention. The change from traversing to sounding uses a well
tried push/pull handle action but includes an automatic interlock which prevents
incorrect operation. This
feature combined with a load activated brake which is also completely automatic
in action, means that the handle will not spin when released.
No separate hand or foot operated braking device is employed.
A load limiter is also fitted to the traversing system to protect the
operator and the installation in the event of heavy objects becoming caught on
the meter assembly during gauging. All metering is independent of winding drums,
ensuring that slippage at the drive pulley does not affect the measured
distance, Primarily designed for contact closure current
meters, the signal is brought back through a stainless steel coaxial suspension
cable to a robust open slip ring unit with connections for a current meter
control unit. The winch may be supplied with the winding handle
on either side and can be mounted on the front or back of the cableway support,
provided this is specified at time of ordering.
It may also be supplied free standing, with alternative mounting
arrangements to suit customer, or as a light weight version for transportability
between fixed cableway sites. Maximum sinker weight for the standard gear ratio
is 60kg. Sinker weights greater
than this can also be accommodated, but usually requires a more manageable gear
ratio. Please contact the company
to discuss. A Diptone power winch
may be more suitable. |
DIPTONE Hydrometry 