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OPGW Motorized Winch
The OPGW Motorized Winch is designed for the delicate task of stringing Optical Ground Wire. To safeguard the integrated optical fiber cores, this winch maintains uniform tension, prevents sudden jerks, and controls maximum pulling tension using advanced safety limits.
NABL Lab Tested
Pan-India Supply
IS / IEC Standard
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Detail |
|---|---|
| Pulling Capacity | 1.5 Ton to 3 Ton |
| Capstan Diameter | 400 mm |
| Tension Preset Range | 500 kg to 3000 kg (adjustable) |
| Drum Capacity | Holds up to 2500m of OPGW pilot rope |
| Power Source | 10 HP Electric Motor or 12 HP Air-Cooled Diesel Engine |
| Control System | Manual lever control with emergency stop switch |
Key Features
- Tension-limiting safety clutch to prevent over-tensioning of fragile OPGW cables
- Grooved capstan wheels to prevent wire crushing or cross-winding
- Bi-directional operation (forward/reverse) with smooth acceleration ramp
- Electric motor or compact diesel engine power sources available
- Digital pulling tension indicator with auto-shutoff safety presets
Applications
- Live-line and offline OPGW stringing on transmission towers
- ADSS fiber optic cable pulling in telecommunication corridors
- Pilot wire pulling operations in heavy transmission stringing