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lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

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windlass

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pull or lift up with or as if with a winch

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ACE Winches was required to procure, fabricate and refurbish the necessary replacement components and subsequently reassemble the winch for operation.

Ace upgrade for winch; OIL AND GAS

Auto Business News-September 24, 2018--Quadratec Essentials launches new Q-Performance Series Stealth Winch

Quadratec Essentials launches new Q-Performance Series Stealth Winch

M2 EQUITYBITES-September 24, 2018--Quadratec Essentials launches new Q-Performance Series Stealth Winch

Quadratec Essentials launches new Q-Performance Series Stealth Winch

Peter Montalvo, who was mission systems crew chief for the H-53 program office, the cargo team found its solution on an industry shelf--the Warn 1500AC, an $800 winch capable of pulling 1,500 pounds.

WINCH HUNT: While trying to cut costs for the CH-53K King Stallion, the Marine Corps' new heavy-lift helicopter platform, the H-53 program office found an obvious solution--the aircraft's cargo winch, which was set to cost $350,000 each

A MISSION to rescue a Ford Fiesta which plunged 650ft down a remote moorland ravine descended into farce - when the Land Rover Discovery being used to winch out the abandoned car got stuck in the mud.

Moorland rescue mission descended into a farce ... A FORD FIESTA WHICH PLUNGED 650FT DOWN A RAVINE HAS BEEN RETRIEVED - ONLY FOR THE 4X4 USED TO RESCUE IT GETTING STUCK INSTEAD

14 March 2017 - UK-based anti-microbial technology company Byotrol plc (LSE: BYOT) has acquired the entire share capital of UK-based sanitising products provider Winch Pharma Consumer Healthcare Ltd for an initial cash consideration of GBP 70k (USD 84k), the company said.

Byotrol Acquires UK Sanitary Products Firm Winch Pharma Consumer Healthcare

Ingersoll Rand introduces the new LS2-150 Hydraulic Land Rig Man Rider[R] Winch to safely lift people working on onshore oil rigs.

Ingersoll Rand

Burlington, Canada, March 02, 2016 --(PR.com)-- On March 1st, DK2 proudly launches the industrial grade JP Winch line direct to North American operators and contractors.

Canadian Company First to Distribute Military Grade Winches to Industrial Sector

In addition to the standard 7t rated line pull winch, an 11t rated high line pull winch is available as an

Hitachi crane offers safety, longevity

THE skipper of a scallop dredger died after being entangled in the vessel's winch system which was in a "dangerously poor condition", an accident report has said.

Unsafe winch caused death of dredger skipper, 36

HammerHead Trenchless Equipment's new HG375 is the latest addition to its HydroGuide winch line.

HammerHead launches new HydroGuide HG375 winch

Crewmen, your Stryker's winch can help you and your buddies out of some tricky situations.

Pulleys need TLC, too

TWEAKING THE DECK HARDWARE CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO AN AGEING YACHT, NOT TO FORGET IT'S TIRING CREW WHO MAY FIND THE DAILY GRIND ON THAT UNDERSIZED HALYARD WINCH TEDIOUS.

Decked out

JAMIE?LEA Winch admits she is channeling her lawn bowls fours disappointment at Glasgow into making sure she picks up silverware in the pairs with Natalie Melmore.

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