A Smart Winch That Won’t Let You Down!
The careful selection of a high torque 12 Volt motor and
worm drive gearbox ratios provides the Smart Winch with
astonishing power to winch probes in and out of drill holes
up to 2000m in depth. Hydraulic power packs, pumps or
generators are no longer required. Just connect to a car
battery and you’re up and winching. Handles are provided
for manual handling of the Smart Winch and two forklift slots
have been designed into the base plate for easy lifting.
To complete the professional look and finish of the Smart Winch it also comes
with a heavy-duty protective case, doubling as a handy workbench in the field!
A combination of stainless steel and powder-coated finishes ensures the Smart
Winch looks great, even in the harshest of conditions.
Construction
The Smart Winch is a 12 Volt high torque winch mechanically designed
for the depth requirements of drill sites, with the capacity to hold up
to 2,000m of 1/8”, or 913m of 3/16” cable. It is light enough to be
portable, but it also has bolt-down points which allow it to be securely
fastened to a vehicle. It is a versatile but powerful winch that maintains
a small, compact footprint of just 675mm x 740mm x 430mm. The
powder-coated finish on the aluminium side plates protectsthe winch
from the elements.
Cable spooling
The Smart Winch 12V is designed to be accurate. Its cable laying system
uses a mechanically-designed helicon shaft that is CNC machined to
ensure each layer of cable is precisely laid on the drum.
Slip Rings
Only the best Slip Rings are used on the Smart Winch. They provide
reliable, uninterrupted communication between downhole instruments
and surface acquisition systems. A two-way mercury Mercotac slip ring is
used for single conductor cable, while a 6-way Techtron slip ring is used
with 4-conductor cable.
Motor and
Controller
With a lifting capacity of 150 Kg, the Smart Winch is powered by an
extremely reliable 0.7Kw 12 Volt motor and driven through a 40:1 worm
drive gearbox that is small enough to fit inside the winch housing. Its short
circuit, transient and overload protection is enclosed in a rugged IP65
control enclosure. A variable speed controller and additional sensitivity
circuitry ensure smooth speed control from 1 metre per minute to a
maximum drum speed of 35 metres per minute.
Depth and Rate Measuring
Depth and Rate (m/min) are measured by an optical depth encoder
and displayed on a programmable LCD monitor. The system is factory
calibrated, providing accurate depth and rate measurements. The
measuring wheel is machine-grooved and provides continuous cable
contact using a spring-loaded pressure wheel combination that tracks
along the helicon shaft.
Brake
An operator-controlled Multi-disk brake provides a positive park or
stationary position. Additionally, each winch is fitted with an emergency
STOP button.
Warranty
Every winch is covered by a 5-year warranty on the frame and one year on all other components.
Weight and
Dimensions
Without Cable = 120 kg
With Cable (1000 m/3.2 mm non conductor) = 150 kg
Dimensions = Width 675mm x Length 740mm x Height 430mm
FEATURES
- 12 Volt motor and 40:1 worm drive gearbox
- Mechanical design engineered
- Variable speed controller that is IP65-rated and provides 0-35 metre/ minute cable speed (mid-drum speed)
- Multi-disk brake
- Auto cable spooling with manual override
- Electronic depth display with rate metre, calibrated and certified
- Drum Capacity 913m of 3/16” or 2000m of 1/8” conductor cable
- Available in single conductor or 4-conductor capacity
