A wire rope winch is a mechanical device used for lifting or pulling heavy loads using a spool of wire rope. They are typically used to lift a heavy object off of the ground, pull a heavy object to a fixed point, or to pull two heavy object closer together. They are found in a number of different industries across the industrial sector, including marine and maritime, construction, and in the recovery of vehicles.
Wire rope winches come in a range of different varieties, each suited for different applications. For example, A manual or hand operated wire rope winch, which is best suited for light loads, an electric wire rope winch, which offers a smooth lift and are commonly found in construction or marine industries, and a hydraulic wire rope winch, which is powered by hydraulic systems and are known for their high pulling force.