Difference between revisions of "Winch"

Latest revision as of 00:35, 25 February 2009

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A device used for lifting or pulling in which a cable is wound onto a rotating drum.

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

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-A machine fitted with horizontal drums or barrels on which fibre or wire ropes are wound. Used for hoisting or handling.
+A device used for lifting or pulling in which a cable is wound onto a rotating drum.
-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
 {{IALAFooter}}
 {{languages|Winch}}
-[[Category:8.3 Equipment]]
+[[Category:7.6 Construction Methods]]
 [[Category:Alphabetical Index]]
 [[Category:IALA Dictionary 1970-89 Edition]]