• Track Parts Corporation

Planetary Winches

Braden, USA, manufactures winches which are high performance products designed to provide many years of service. They are powered by a high efficiency gear motor intended specifically for smooth operation in winch applications. Motor torque is transmitted and multiplied by the efficient gear train to the winch drum. All rotating components are supported by anti-friction bearings and run in oil to minimise any frictional losses. When operated in the hoisting direction, an overrunning clutch permits free rotation through the fully applied brake, but immediately locks up when the hoisting operation is completed. The load is held firm by the spring applied brake, even if the engine dies or a hydraulic line breaks. When lowering, load control is maintained by the pointed Braden brake valve, known for its smooth performance. The brake valve not only provides smooth load control, but also adopts well to most hydraulic systems. The brake valve is also backed up by an internal automatic multi-disc safety brake that is spring applied and hydraulically released. Braden planetary winches have unique features in all its models. The high line pulls allow full utilisation of wire rope strength even on upper layers of the drum. Optional gear ratios and motor sizes are made to tailor winch performance to hydraulic system and application. The patented Braden brake valves are known for their smooth performance and greater stability. Braden winches have anti-friction bearings to maximise low speed performance and overall efficiency. Other features of Braden planetary winches include high efficiency gear motors, optional two-speed motors, high capacity brake and full load wire rope anchors. Some important applications of planetary winches are telescoping truck or mobile cranes, crawler tractor auxiliary winches, railroad repair trucks, railroad car movers, tower erection, work over rig log loader auxiliary winch, oil and water well drilling rigs (auxiliary winches), and log loader auxiliary winches.