Ok recently there was some test done on a winch. Seems Mile Marker Contracted a Company in Atlanta to test the Warn 9000 and some testing of the 9500.
While I think the way they tested the winch does not reflect how we use it there was a VERY interesting point that was brought up. Seems that MANY of the winches we use are rated more than the cable that is supllied with them can handle. This means the cable on the first wrap of the drum will break before the winch stalls and poses a safety hazard that you need to be aware of. If your REAL stuck you need to strongly concider double lining to lessen the risk of the cable failing and possibly injuring somebody. Most of the winch that are rated 9k and above are effected regardless of the manufacture.
Here is some E-Mails that were exchanged among the club I'm a member of, The Gerogia Bounty Runners.
The original coraspondence with Warn
-----Original Message-----
From: Wilson Mike [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 10:23 AM
To: Ralph
Subject: RE: Winch Test
Hi Ralph,
We ourselves have recently become aware of this report. We have
given it to our engineering dept. for review. We also have concerns and
questions about these Milemarker sponsored test results. We believe
these
were "dead head tests", where the tests and the results are not an
indicator
of real world results. We have made quality winches for 40 years. We use
the
best wire rope, and they do meet the requirements and specifications
for
these winches at the rated loads. I have included your Email address on
the
list of folks we will be providing information to on this subject, once
our
engineers have completed their review. We will be back to you with
further
information in the future.
regards,
Mike Wilson
WARN Technical Services
Phone- 503.722.3044
Fax - 503.722.3000
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ralph
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 5:25 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Winch Test
>
> Just curious to know what Warn's response to this is? I have a
HS9500i
> and have encountered no problems after several winches, although I
doubt
> I've had it anywhere near capacity.
> communities.msn.com/OffroadK5s
Grim-Reaper
While I think the way they tested the winch does not reflect how we use it there was a VERY interesting point that was brought up. Seems that MANY of the winches we use are rated more than the cable that is supllied with them can handle. This means the cable on the first wrap of the drum will break before the winch stalls and poses a safety hazard that you need to be aware of. If your REAL stuck you need to strongly concider double lining to lessen the risk of the cable failing and possibly injuring somebody. Most of the winch that are rated 9k and above are effected regardless of the manufacture.
Here is some E-Mails that were exchanged among the club I'm a member of, The Gerogia Bounty Runners.
The original coraspondence with Warn
-----Original Message-----
From: Wilson Mike [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 10:23 AM
To: Ralph
Subject: RE: Winch Test
Hi Ralph,
We ourselves have recently become aware of this report. We have
given it to our engineering dept. for review. We also have concerns and
questions about these Milemarker sponsored test results. We believe
these
were "dead head tests", where the tests and the results are not an
indicator
of real world results. We have made quality winches for 40 years. We use
the
best wire rope, and they do meet the requirements and specifications
for
these winches at the rated loads. I have included your Email address on
the
list of folks we will be providing information to on this subject, once
our
engineers have completed their review. We will be back to you with
further
information in the future.
regards,
Mike Wilson
WARN Technical Services
Phone- 503.722.3044
Fax - 503.722.3000
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ralph
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 5:25 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Winch Test
>
> Just curious to know what Warn's response to this is? I have a
HS9500i
> and have encountered no problems after several winches, although I
doubt
> I've had it anywhere near capacity.
> communities.msn.com/OffroadK5s
Grim-Reaper
