Difference between revisions of "Winch"

Revision as of 12:47, 15 February 2009

8-3-090

A machine fitted with horizontal drums or barrels on which fibre or wire ropes are wound. Used for hoisting or handling.

Note : Ship winches are classified according to use, and may be hand or power driven.

Examples are :

Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

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+'''8-3-090
-A device used for lifting or pulling in which a cable is wound onto a rotating drum.
+A machine fitted with horizontal drums or barrels on which fibre or wire ropes are wound. Used for hoisting or handling.
+Note :
+Ship winches are classified according to use, and may be hand or power driven.
+Examples are :
+*Derrick hoisting winch
+*Derrick topping winch
+*Derrick slewing winch
+*Boat winch
+*Towing winch
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-[[Category:7.6 Construction Methods]]
+[[Category:8.3 Equipment]]
 [[Category:Alphabetical Index]]
 [[Category:IALA Dictionary 1970-89 Edition]]