Winch Motors Understanding The Braking System

This is a very short video on an old 1960's Winch Motor and why the special Needle Bearing is very important to stopping the motor when you let off the button or switch. Larry show you a close up of the inside of the bearings.

[@engsam7759]

does the brake work in both direction ? what if the motor is lowering the load and it comes to a stop

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No, it does not work in both directions. The brake is only significant when The starter gear retracts from the fly wheel.

[@Ham549]

Some hand powered elevators and dumbwaiters had an automatic brake that would hold the load no matter which way the torque was pulling.

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That is considered a winch motor. This is different.