Winching Angles Information

[ECHO]

Here's some good info I found.. I found it educational

Next to the winch itself, the most important item to have on board is a pulley block. Pulley blocks can be used for doubling the power of your winch, and can be used for self recovery, direct pulling, and indirect pulling. All are shown in the following illustrations.



The anchor point (when used) must be a secure one such as a tree, another vehicle or other firm object. For direct vehicle recovery, attach the pulley block to the anchor point and then feed the wire rope out from the winch, through the block and back to an appropriate point of attachment on the vehicle such as a tow hook or the frame of the vehicle. This will effectively double your pulling capacity and greatly reduce the effort of the winch to get your vehicle recovered.



Direct load pulling of load (or other vehicle) using your vehicle as the anchor point and attaching the pulley block to the load



Indirect pulling may be required because of obstacles or impassable surfaces. The pulley block is attached to the load and the wire rope is attached to an anchor point offset from the direction in which the load is to be moved. Note that this procedure is not recommended unless necessary as winch pulling power and line speed will decrease as angle between the wire ropes increases.



Using a single-line winch capacity of 2000lbs., the capacity of the winch is effectively doubled using the double-line methods shown. Winch capacity in figure above remains at 2000lbs. as this is still a single line application.


NEVER attach the winch cable back onto itself as shown below. Use of a nylon sling and shackle is strongly recommended to avoid damaging you wire rope and the tree



It is good practice to use a heavy blanket or jacket over the wire rope. If a rope failure should occur the weight of the cloth will act as a damper and help prevent the broken rope from whipping. A raised vehicle hood will also give some protection should the rope break. Also, the blanket acts as a visual warning to bystanders and is likely to prevent them from walking into or tripping over the wire rope.

You should always make sure that everyone keeps well back and away from any winching activity. However, in the case of a long distance pull you may not see a person who inadvertently walks towards the wire rope, such a cover will help bring the wire rope to their attention, as well as bringing it to the ground if there is a rope/cable failure. It is recommended that in such circumstances two operators should be in attendance.

[Jae suite]

Here's some good info I found.. I found it educational

Next to the winch itself, the most important item to have on board is a pulley block. Pulley blocks can be used for doubling the power of your winch, and can be used for self recovery, direct pulling, and indirect pulling. All are shown in the following illustrations.



The anchor point (when used) must be a secure one such as a tree, another vehicle or other firm object. For direct vehicle recovery, attach the pulley block to the anchor point and then feed the wire rope out from the winch, through the block and back to an appropriate point of attachment on the vehicle such as a tow hook or the frame of the vehicle. This will effectively double your pulling capacity and greatly reduce the effort of the winch to get your vehicle recovered.



Direct load pulling of load (or other vehicle) using your vehicle as the anchor point and attaching the pulley block to the load



Indirect pulling may be required because of obstacles or impassable surfaces. The pulley block is attached to the load and the wire rope is attached to an anchor point offset from the direction in which the load is to be moved. Note that this procedure is not recommended unless necessary as winch pulling power and line speed will decrease as angle between the wire ropes increases.



Using a single-line winch capacity of 2000lbs., the capacity of the winch is effectively doubled using the double-line methods shown. Winch capacity in figure above remains at 2000lbs. as this is still a single line application.


NEVER attach the winch cable back onto itself as shown below. Use of a nylon sling and shackle is strongly recommended to avoid damaging you wire rope and the tree

great info echo

[jbsmith44]

Ya I agree great info to take in

[Revyjku08]

Great info....STICKY!!!

[DeReK_AgIn]

thats good info

[JPchick]

Did you happen to have any pictures for noobs like me?

[Navyvetnorwich91]

Just found this post from the other day. Craig, thanks for putting it up. I was always a bit confused on the pulley blocks but the diagrams are really helpful. Thanks again.

[ECHO]

Hey not problem, I have yet you use my block.. my winch has gotten me & my friends out of trouble so far.. but; it's very good insurance to have if you need a weird angle or to double your pulling strength... I have watched a youtube of a guy in Austrailia that used a winch extension line and 5 snatch blocks and pulled himself out backwards..

[Kevlarjk]

Here is a pic of a nice little recovery we had going on this past summer at Uwharrie in nc. Tree saver and snatch block connected to frame underneath the driver door back the the winching jeep. The one from the front pulling the flipped one forward at the same time The whole point of pulling it forward was once we got it up right the back drivers tire would still be on the ledge so we decided the doe this to get it off the ledge at the same time. He backed up the ledge and that's what made him flip in the first place.

[ECHO]

Post up a bigger picture please