In the northern hemisphere, winter is the harshest month of all. In many locations across the world, it brings with it cold temperatures, strong winds and frequent rain or snow. Unfortunately, these conditions can cause major disruptions to everyday life, especially to some people more than others depending on where they live and/or where they work.
In this blog, we’ll discuss the vital role winches play during the winter, looking at two different applications where their use is a saving grace during the coldest season of the year.
Ideal Recovery Solution
If you live in Scotland or even the north of England, then snow isn’t an uncommon sight during the winter season – especially the further up north you live. Whilst many of us still have that childlike joy when we see the snow fall outside, part of being an adult is realising that this brings with it logistical challenges and safety risks – particularly in regards to driving.
Ask any driver who’s experienced it, and they’ll tell you that it’s no fun to drive in the snow. Not only can it stop you from driving at all if the roads haven’t been cleared, but even when they have they can still be icy, with a drivers worst nightmare being ever more likely: black ice.
Whether you’ve attempted to drive through snow or have slipped on some ice and found your vehicle stuck in the snow on the side of the road, winches are on hand to help.
Recovery winches are attached to your car and used to pull you out of the snow and back onto the road quickly, safely and efficiently.
Tackling Extreme Marine Conditions
Marine winches, specifically electric winches, have become a fundamental piece of equipment in many maritime applications thanks to their efficiency and ease of use. However, their use becomes even more relied upon in the extreme weather conditions faced out at sea during winter.
Faced with high winds, water ingress and freezing temperatures, the construction of modern marine electric winches are perfectly adept for handling all of these challenges and ensuring that optimum efficiency is maintained, so that those aboard ships can continue with their working operations despite the surrounding conditions.
These winches are made using advanced sealing technology to ensure that watertight closures protect key electrical elements within the winch, such as motors, gearboxes and electrical connections, from rain and seawater sprays. Due to the salt content of seawater, it is especially corrosive, which is why corrosive-resistant materials and anti-corrosive coatings are also used in their construction.
As for dealing with subzero temperatures, heating elements are incorporated into their design to prevent freezing, with these often placed strategically in critical areas within the winch. This allows the winch to maintain optimal temperature levels and continue to operate smoothly and efficiently.
Get in Touch
Whatever your winch requirements may be this winter, Atlas Winch Hire & Hoist Services offer the winch solutions to suit your needs.
As winch specialists, we’ve got a winch for everyone – whether you’re looking to buy a fully-functional secondhand winch or hire a specific type of winch for temporary use.
Get in touch with us today by emailing info@winchhire.com or phoning us on 01731 859 555, and a member of our team will be happy to help with your enquiry.
