What’s an AC winch?

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An AC winch is a device that uses household current to pull, lift, and hold heavy objects. It is commonly used in homes, shops, and for sportsmen to make tasks easier and more convenient. It can also be used for auto repair to lift heavy components.

An AC winch is a device used to pull, lift, and hold objects that may be too difficult to handle by hand. Using common household current, the AC winch can often generate incredible pulling and lifting force when winding a steel cable around a drum or reel. AC winch is typically sized according to the amount of weight the device is capable of safely lifting. The common winch is found in the home, indoors or outdoors, and is easily used anywhere there is an electrical outlet to supply power. Accessory kits commonly provide chains, hooks, and other devices that allow the winch to be secured to solid objects, thus allowing the winch to pull heavy objects.

Jobs that used to require the use of a manual winch to complete are made much easier by using an AC winch. Whether in a light manufacturing environment or in a shop or garage, the AC winch can save time and energy by using an electric motor to power the winch spool to move a heavy item. Occasionally the biggest benefit to using an electric winch is simply the convenience. In some circumstances, the ability to lift an object into the air makes it much easier to perform routine service or maintenance than when it’s sitting on the shop floor.

Sportsmen occasionally use an AC winch to hoist deer and other large game into the air to facilitate skinning and carcass processing. By using a gambrel attached to the winch hook, the carcass is simply raised into the air to a comfortable height and the skin is removed. The front of a boat trailer can also be lifted into the air to make it easier to wash the inside of a small fishing boat while providing the proper angle for the water to exit the boat.

Other Home Shop Uses for an AC Winch Center Around Auto Repair When changing or rebuilding a car engine, an AC winch reduces the effort when pulling an engine. By attaching a chain to the engine block, the engine can be easily lifted in and out of the vehicle. Other heavy automotive components such as axles, transmissions, and chassis can be raised to provide a better position for working on components. When sanding, sandblasting, or painting, the component is often more easily accessed by lifting the part with an AC winch.




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