We would like to announce that we just added a huge selection of Hand Winches from Pfaff Silberblau to our site! Pfaff Siberblau specialise in high-quality Winches that are used within the rigging, lifting and offshore industries. We are excited to offer you their products at incredibly reasonable prices. Let’s take a look at a selection of the new Pfaff Hand Winches we now stock.
This wall mounted wire rope hand winch is the perfect companion if you need to work in places where electricity isn’t available or where operating electric equipment isn’t safe.
Shop Pfaff Wall-Mounted Wire Rope Hand Winches Here >
Much like the SGO model, these wire rope hand winches can be used where electricity isn’t available and in dirty environments making them ideal for use pretty much anywhere!
Shop Pfaff MWS Spur Gear Drive Wire Rope Hand Winches Here >
This wire rope hand winch features a spur gear drive and a pivotable handle, plus it is powder coated in a bright yellow colour for high visibility and a long-lasting finish. Also available in a stainless-steel finish.
Shop the Pfaff HW-C Wire Rope Hand Winches Here >
These are just a few of the new Pfaff Silberblau Winches we have added to our site. If you would like to see the entire range of Pfaff Silberblau products that we carry, click the button below. Or, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 0117 9381 600.
Some people use the words 'winch' and 'hoist' interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two, and it's important to understand that difference before you decide which product to use for a certain job.
The basic difference is as follows:
Winches are designed to pull loads horizontally across a relatively level surface, whereas hoists can be used to lift loads vertically and suspend them in mid-air.
Important: If you're pulling a load up a steep slope - where the load would descend the slope due to gravity if unsupported - this is classified as a lifting operation and requires the use of a hoist, not a winch.
Generally speaking, no. It is not safe to use a standard winch to lift loads up off the ground, as it wasn't designed for this purpose and there is a risk that the load will be dropped.
One of the key differences between winches and hoists lies in their braking systems.
However, there is some overlap: certain winching products are designed to double up as hoists. For instance, SafetyLiftinGear's Electric Winch (available in 110 volt or 240 volt configurations) can be used as a winch with a pulling capacity of 800kg...or as a hoist with a lifting capacity of 500kg.
Now that you know the difference between hoists and winches, use the following links to buy or hire the product you need:
Hoists & Other Lifting Equipment
Winches
Any other questions? Get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team!
Whether you're winching a car, a boat, or something else entirely, we at SafetyLiftinGear.com stock a wide variety of winches to meet your requirements!
Most of our winches are available to rent as well as to buy. We understand that you may not need a winch all the time, and this is why we offer a comprehensive winch hire service that allows you to rent a winch for however long you need it.
Whether you need to buy or hire a winch, you'll receive the same high-quality piece of equipment that you can rely on time after time. Click here to browse our full range of high-quality winching products.
Here's a quick look at some of our most popular winching solutions:
Our battery-operated winches are capable of coping with loads weighing up to 750kg. The kit comes with everything you need, and it all fits neatly in the portable storage case provided. If you're looking for an automated winching solution that will make heavy-duty tasks look easy, look no further! Hire Now >
These winches use sturdy wipe rope to support and shift the load. The ropes come in a range of different lengths, and weight capacities range from 800kg to more than 5 tonnes (please be sure to check the capacity of your chosen product before placing an order). Hire Now >
If you're looking for a cost-effective, no-frills winching solution, our hand-operated winches should be perfect for your needs. Weight capacities range from 150kg to several tonnes, and the winches are specifically designed to prevent freewheeling and other accidents. Hire Now >
If you have any further questions about our winch hire options, please feel free to get in touch with SafetyLiftinGear - our friendly team of experts are always happy to help!
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