With the new winch, which will be presented as a functioning prototype at Showtech in Berlin, the load cable always hangs directly beneath the suspension point. Chainmaster adds that it is exceptionally well-suited to the demands of touring, with the cable on the drum protected by a robust plastic cover that makes it impossible for it to spring out of the groove, even when subjected to violent jolts.
The first device to feature the new technology will be a 250 kg winch with a lifting speed of 1.2 m/s, designed for lifts of up to 30 metres. Other models will follow in quick succession, since increasing the load bearing capacity merely involves changing the motor or gear box.
(Mike Lethby)
