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Here is the transcript of this video:
"When people think of hand winches, the image that often comes to mind is pulling a boat out of the water and onto a trailer. While those types of winches (referred to as pulling winches) are very popular, they are not suitable for most vertical lifting applications.
Trying to lower a load with a pulling winch would require the operator to release the locking mechanism while maintaining control of the crank handle that wants to spin freely.
Brake winches are fully automatic and self-locking, making them more suitable for vertical lifting. The operator can simply crank the handle clockwise to raise the load or counterclockwise to lower the load. When cranking stops, the load stops, and is held in place automatically.
D-L brake winches are commonly used in applications ranging from boat lifts, to grain augers, to basketball goals.
Our popular DLB-series winches range from capacities of 350 to 2500 lbs. For heavier duty jobs in tougher environments, B-series winches are available in capacities of 1200 to 3500 lbs.
The automatic brake mechanism in these winches keeps the load secure during both the raising and lowering processes. When the handle is turned counterclockwise, it “allows” the load on the winch to lower at the same speed that the handle is turned. The handle does not forcibly turn the winch, but instead, allows the winch to turn.
This means that if there is little or no load on the winch, line may not come out when the handle is turned counterclockwise and the handle may unthread itself. For this reason, brake winches require a minimum load, which is an amount that assures the load will always move down smoothly.
D-L brake winches have many important safety features, but they do not meet the standards for lifting PEOPLE or OVERHEAD hoisting. If an application involves a load that could ultimately be above people, a secondary holding device should always be used as a safety precaution.
Durable, 'Made in the U.S.A.' brake winches for simple and safer vertical lifting and lowering-
that's the Dutton-Lainson Difference.
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