[TowerTalk] "Winch-Hoist"?

[Terry Gerdes]

My capstan winch is made by MY-TE.  It runs off 12 volts and works great. 
A friend has the AC powered version.   Its reversible and comes with a 
foot-switch.  The 12-volt version is great for taking sections down but is a 
little slow for lifting.   The AC version is better since its faster for 
lifting.

Another friend has one made by AB-Chance.  This one does not have a foot 
switch and it only runs one way.  This is really not a problem as gravity 
takes care of things in one direction.  I have not seen it in operation yet 
but we are putting up three rotating towers for him soon and will get to use 
it.

73 Terry - AB5K




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Bragassa" <bragassa at consolidated.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 6:38 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] "Winch-Hoist"?


> ....And that set of words opens up another subject. As I recall in looking
> at the different adverts; they are specific, in that a winch is for 
> pulling
> and a hoist is for lifting. Oh, well; more weasel words.
> Where are there other choices / dealers & manufacturers for 'capstans'?
> Mike, K5UO
> .................................................................................................................................................
> Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:38:40 -0500
> From: "Dick Green WC1M" <wc1m at msn.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tram rope
>
> Perhaps, but Tower Jack calls it a "capstan electric winch". The
> manufacturer, My-Te Products, calls it a "Capstan Winch-Hoist". In fact, 
> the
> web is full of references to capstan winches. Seems most of the
> manufacturers call the device a capstan winch. I guess they're all using 
> the
> wrong terminology...
>
>
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