Atlas provides cable winch hire for utility, construction and marine projects across the UK, supplying capstan and trailer-mounted winches for telecoms, power, water and gas applications. Our cable pulling winches have capacities up to 10 tonnes, with bond lengths available up to 1,000 metres and, for some special applications, in excess of 1,500 metres. Servicing, repair and testing are also available across the range.
CABLE WINCH HIRE IN THE UK
WHY CHOOSE ATLAS FOR YOUR CABLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT HIRE?
Atlas Winch & Hoist Services Ltd. can supply your organisation with winches for a wide range of industrial applications. We regularly serve all major utility sectors:
- Gas
- Water
- Power
- Telecoms
We’re confident that you’ll be more than impressed by our range of winches. All of the winches in our inventory that are cable driven can be fitted with up to 1,000 metres of cable, and in some cases, bond lengths of 1,500 metres are possible. Operational capacity of up to 10 tonnes can be arranged.
CABLE PULLING RANGE INCLUDES:
- PORTABLE PETROL CAPSTAN WINCHES 500KG TO 1 TONNE
- 110 VOLT ELECTRIC, PORTABLE CAPSTAN
- TRAILER MOUNTED, FIBRE-OPTIC ASSIST WINCHES
- TRAILER MOUNTED CAPSTAN WINCHES UP TO 3 TONNES
- TRAILER-MOUNTED CABLE WINCHES FROM 3 TONNES UP TO 20 TONNES
- CABLE WINCHES WITH DATA LOGGING & PRINTER FACILITIES
- BOOM ATTACHMENTS FOR DOWN-HOLE PULLING
- MOST TRAILER-MOUNTED UNITS ARE ROAD-TOWABLE
CABLE WINCH MATERIALS: STEEL, SYNTHETIC OR NATURAL ROPE
The cable you choose matters just as much as the winch itself, so here’s a quick comparison of the main materials used in cable winch hire:
- Steel cable – the industry standard, valued for its strength and resistance to abrasion in harsh terrain, though it can rust and kink over time.
- Synthetic rope – lighter and safer than steel, with a higher breaking strain, though more susceptible to UV, heat and chemical exposure.
- Natural rope – rarely used today, but historically favoured in marine work for being naturally UV-resistant, although it absorbs water and can weaken when wet.
For a full breakdown of the pros and cons of each, read our comparison of winch cable materials.
EXPLORE OUR RANGE OF CABLE WINCHES:
We maintain a comprehensive range of cable handling equipment – from portable petrol capstan winches to trailer-mounted fibre-optic assist winches. And just as importantly, our range features the most trusted names in winch manufacturing:
- JAKOB THALER
- SEB INTERNATIONAL
- GROUNDWICH
- KING
- CBS
COMPREHENSIVE CABLE-HANDLING EQUIPMENT
In addition to standard cable winches, we can also supply you with all of the cable-handling equipment needed to get the job done. These include tools and equipment for cable processing, cable transportation and cable storage.
Furthermore, we are also equipped to provide you with ongoing service, repairs and testing to keep your equipment in top operational condition. We have all the accessories and spare parts you’ll need, so there’s no need to turn anywhere else.
CABLE WINCH HIRE VS CABLE & PIPE PULLING WINCHES
This page covers our general cable winch hire service – the types of capstan and trailer-mounted winches we supply, the brands we work with and the industries we serve. If you already know which model you need, or you’re after exact specifications such as line speed, rope capacity or dimensions, visit our Cable & Pipe Pulling Winches page for full technical details on each machine in our fleet.
CONTACT ATLAS TO ARRANGE CABLE WINCH HIRE IN THE UK
Whether you’re in the market for a new inventory of winches, or you simply need to find a provider who can arrange one-off cable winch hire from time to time, Atlas are the expert to turn to. We’re a family-run operation with a reputation for impeccable customer service and a straightforward approach to helping our clients find the solutions they need.