What is a Winch Cable?
A winch cable is a wire rope or cable. There are many types of winches, in different sizes and strength levels, but they all have the same function and operation. Winches are used to pull items. They are usually attached to a vehicle, but they do not have to be. A winch cable is wound up and let out by a machine called a winch. A winch is a mechanical device that adjusts the tension of the winch cable. Winches can come in many forms. Some of the machines are as simple as a hand crank and spool, but others can be elaborate. Elaborate winches can come with gear assemblies, solenoid or mechanical brakes and a ratchet and pawl device. Regardless of the type of winch, it may be powered by pneumatic, hydraulic, electric or internal combustion drives. Winch cables are used to tow cars and boats and are the heart of the function of machines like elevators, cranes and steam shovels. Winches are most commonly found on the bumpers of off-road vehicles or trailers for loading boats or ATVs. They a
