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Winch Gear Units

A winch is a mechanical device used to reel in or let out a rope or cable, while maintaining tension in the line. In a winch gear unit, the winch is driven by a gear set designed to convert the high speed power produced by the winch motor into a low speed, high torque force. Winch gear units cab be designed with planetary, worm, or spur gear units.