HARKEN - TOPCRANK WINCH 500

HARKEN - TOPCRANK WINCH 500 is the equivalent of a TRACTION 500 but certified for Lifting.

Versions

The 3 winches are close, but it is important to understand the differences between the models:
From the simplest to the most complex:

* The TRACTION WINCH can participate in load lifting or traction assistance operations, directly or via a mechanical advantage, but it is not directly certified according to Machinery Directive CE-2006-42 for lifting, because the rope is not captive to the winch head. Which means that it is good to add another compliant device, fall arrest, blocker (rope grab or clamp) or descender. Human lifting is not prohibited as long as the winch only provides traction assistance and the person is secured by other compliant means. < Crank position: from above >

* The TOPCRANK LOKHEAD WINCH can participate in load lifting or traction assistance operations, directly or via a mechanical advantage, AND it is directly certified according to Machinery Directive CE-2006-42 for lifting, because the rope is captive to the winch head. Which means that it is not necessary to add another compliant, fall arrest, blocker (rope grab or clamp) descender device. Human lifting is not prohibited as long as the winch only provides traction assistance and the person is secured by other compliant means. < Crank position: from above >

* The LOKHEAD WINCH (ref. INLH500) can do it all. It is compliant with the lifting of persons as certified PPE (EC type-examination), in particular on the basis of standard EN 1496 "Personal protective equipment against falls - Rescue devices by elevation", Machinery Directive CE-2006-42 and Standard EN 13157 “Suspended load lifting devices – Safety – Arm lifting devices”. < Crank position: from bellow >

Description

The Traction Winch provides the user with a lightweight portable winch mounted to a sturdy rigging plate.

Simple to use and ideal for a diverse range of lifting and load pulling applications.

Can be mounted to a tripod. either via a connector or via the Harken tube clamp.

For use with multiple attachments depending on the environment and industry; from ratchet straps, M10 bolts, carabiners, to scaffold clamps.

The Traction Winch 500 includes: Universal mounting plate, 40.2 Harken winch and Harken 10-inch winch handle.

Specs

* Certified for lifting without adding an additional device
* Machinery Directive CE-2006-42: Chapter 4: Lifting of loads
* Standard EN 13157 “Cranes - Safety - Hand powered lifting equipment"
* Brand: HARKEN
* Weight: 10 kg (kit)
* Maximum rope diameter: 12,7 mm (1/2 in)
* Minimum rope diameter: 9 mm
* Maximum working load: 4.9 kN (500 kg/ 1102 lb)
* Power ratio with 254 mm winch handle:
. - 13.5:1 High speed but low force
. - 40:1: High force but low speed