Steel wire winch cable has been the mainstay of the winching, recovery, and hauling industry for many years. With the introduction of synthetic winch rope in the early ’90s and its subsequent growth ...

We’ve covered quite a few topics when it comes to vehicle recovery here at The Drive — from traction boards to come-alongs to winches. Adding a winch to your off-road or overland setup is definitely a ...

Since the first synthetic rope spooled around a winch drum, people have been vigorously arguing both for and against the new-age recovery line. For many, steel is simply the classic cable that never ...

The use of synthetic rope as an alternative to wire rope for crane and rigging operations gathers greater pace as Austrian rope manufacturer Teufelberger and Swiss-headquartered equipment manufacturer ...

BRADEN has addressed the question of securely installing synthetic rope for winching applications with the introduction of a new anchoring system for TR20 Recovery Winches. The Synthetic Rope Anchor ...

The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fleet currently uses winch cables made of steel to pull pallets, vehicles and other items onto the aircraft from the ground via the aft ramp. The current steel cable ...

Ron Moore reminds us that compromised wire rope should be removed from service and explains in detail how to uncover and detect such damage. Task: The rescue team shall grasp how to determine when its ...