AG45 & AG100 - Hand Winch

Can one use a rope other than the one specified? Can the diameter of the rope be greater than that specified e.g. for the 45 Kg 2 mm rope specified. Thanks.

Hi 

Yes you can use a larger rope, the capacity of the drum will be reduced.

Regards 

Mark

How is the wire rope lock and unlocked. The wall on which the winch will be filled is where a door open on to, I would prefer not to have to remove the handle every time that I use the down can you inform me how far the winch projects from the wall with and without the handle inserted. Thanks Roy

Hi Thanks for the enquiry,

The rope locks and unlocks under load with a Self locking brake, dimensions can be found on the data sheet link below:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1563/3349/files/handwinch_ha-ag.pdf?11625816886991721240

HA-AG winches are all in stock.

Web Team

Do you ship to Norway

Hi

Yes we ship world wide weekly.

Web Team

How does the rope connect to the drum?

The wire is grub screwed (pinched) onto a groove in the drum.

I would like to use a 2.5mm or 3mm Dyneema rope rather than a wire rope

Regarding the Dyneema, I can’t guarantee this as per the manual it states rope should be to EN 1285-1 and EN 12385-4, some cuistomers have used Dyneema and had no problem. As long as the rated capacity of the rope is ok, it is secured well and has 2-3 rotations on the drum payed out I can’t see there being an issue, however anything outside of the specification of the manual is to your clients risk.

Can I use standard steelcore pvc coated washing line with this? Does it come with fixings (bolts etc) ? If not what kind of fixing is recommended to fix it to the wall for washing line application?

Hi

Its recommended by the manufacture not to use PVC coated cable as this may slip but is up to the end user, the winch does not come with fixings but standad screws are fine.

Does it have a quick release so I can wind the wire fully in then pull it out to attach to a hook? Or does it need to be unwound using the handle?

This AG hand Winch is a load pressure braked spur gear winch by design, so yes you have to use the crank handle to wind the wire in or out. There is no quick release function to wind the wire rope out or in. 

Can I just check that this one is suitable for being mounted on an external wall. Concerned it might rust and water get in through the hole of the detachable handle.

Due to it's aluminium die-cast construction, corrosion resistant parts and powder coated paint finish this is why we sell a lot of these winches for washing line applications.

Hi there, Does the AG45 & AG100 - Hand Winch need to have a specific load attached to lock the mechanism and prevent it from free wheeling or will it automatically lock as soon as you stop rotating the handle. I’m thinking of using it for a washing line. Thank you

Hi, as long as there is around 5 to 7% of the total load capacity on the wire rope the crank handle will stop rotating when the operator takes their hand off the handle and the load remains in place.

The AG winches are very popular for washing line applications. 

We do already offer kits for such applications.

https://www.winchshop.co.uk/products/ag100-100kg-hand-winch-washing-line-kit

https://www.winchshop.co.uk/products/ag45-45kg-hand-winch-kits-for-clothes-washing-lines-fitness-equipment-chandeliers-plus-many-others

What is the maximum length of rope with a diameter of 4mm that can be wound in on to the drum, I am intending to use paracord 550 with a diameter of 4mm and this will then give me an idea of the Hight of the washing ling when fully down in the loading position, and also when fully up in the drying position to see if it is suitable. The reason I have chosen PARACORD 550 because it is UV resistant, mould resistant and very strong it has a maximum braking point at is 550lbs = 249.476 kilograms and will far exceed any wet washing including wind forces that will add to the opposing loading forces. WINCH OPTION NUMBER 1 Winch type HA-AG45 WINCH OPTION NUMBER 2 Winch type BHW-800

Hi,

Its recommended that 2mm be fitted to the HA-AG45 and 3mm on the HA-AG100, please see data sheet:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1563/3349/files/HA-AG_45kg_and_100kg_winch_-_ORP_Data_Sheet.pdf?7673215487722436309