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Winch Tension Monitoring & Control
LCM Systems winch tension monitoring and control systems have been designed to deliver critical information that is required for safe winch operation. Our solution comprises a load measuring pin that replaces an existing load bearing pin in the winch sheave and accompanying instrumentation and/or load display. We can also supply load pins with a variety of signal outputs that can be integrated directly into existing PLC systems.
Our load pins have been designed and manufactured for long-term continuous operation, providing users with real time data on line tension. This is particularly critical for winches on offshore vessels and oil platforms, where deck crew routinely carry out demanding operations at sea, often during severe weather conditions. This work can involve handling heavy wires, chains and ropes under tension, which can expose the deck crew to the risk of serious injury in the event of line failure.
With the use of a winch tension monitoring and control monitoring system, such instances can be avoided. Should tensions reach pre-set limits, the system can generate alarms that allow operators to take preventative action before any damage occurs to the winch or line and personnel put at risk.
Our winch tension monitoring and control systems can include simple stand alone winch tension monitoring to comprehensive monitoring and control packages. Zone 1 and 2 ATEX/IECEx hazardous area systems are also available.
Below is a selection of some of our most popular standard load cell and sensor based products used for Winch Tension Monitoring & Control applications
LMP
- From 500 kgs to 1500 tonnes
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Environmentally Sealed to IP67
LPB
- Custom design load pin
- Dimensions to suit application
- From 100 kgs to 1500+ tonnes
TLL
- 5te to 100te
- Stainless steel construction
- Environmentally sealed to IP67
Below is a selection of our most popular standard instrumentation products used for Winch Tension Monitoring & Control applications
DIS-323AL/SS ATEX
- Display for use in hazardous areas
- Loop powered
- +/-99999 display, 10cm high
LCA20
- Intelligent load cell amplifier
- 4-20mA/0-10V/RS232/RS485 outputs
- Autotare, peakhold and reset
LD-STRAIN
- Load cell input
- Digit height up to 16" (40.5cm)
- AC or DC powered
PMD-STRAIN
- Load cell input
- Wide selection of outputs
- 14.2mm high red LED display
SGA
- Strain gauge amplifier
- Load cell input
- Selectable voltage & current outputs
SMW
- Load cell input
- Large 8 digit LCD display
- Voltage and current output
T24-ACM
- Wireless sensor transmitter
- Regulated external supply
- Powered by batteries for up to 5 years
T24-HS-LS
- Simple wireless handheld indicator
- Connects to a single acquisition unit
- Gross/Net weight facility
T24-RM1
- Relay output module
- Offers dual 240V AC 5Amp Relays
- Sums up to 8 T24 acquisition modules
T24-SO
- Serial output module
- Wide operating voltage range
- Output can be formatted
Below is a selection of some of our custom design product solutions used for Winch Tension Monitoring & Control applications
LCM1410
- 55te Subsea Load Cell
- Installed in chain stopper
- Low Height (only 117mm high)
LCM3064
- 150te Subsea Load Shackle
- GN Rope H11 shackle
- Special anti-rotation bracket
LCM4550
- Pipe Laying Vessel Load Cell
- All load pins dual bridge
- Serial output direct to PC
LCM4643-ATEX
- 12te ATEX Load Shackle
- Audio and visual alarms
- Supplied with ATEX certified display
What Winch Tension Monitoring & Control Applications have LCM Systems already satisfied?
Please review some of the recent news items relating to Winch Tension Monitoring & Control load cells, load pins and associated instrumentation that we have supplied to our customer base. These will help demonstrate the experience we have in finding solutions for our customers, in a addition to the standard product offering available for this application.
6th Jul 2023
We have recently despatched these 550te compression load cells to a petroleum company in Vietnam, which will be installed within a chain stopper on a oil service platform.
19th May 2023
120kN Load Pins for Reel Winch
These tiny 120kN load measuring pins will be used to measure the tension in a reel winch to make sure line tension stays within safe limits.
14th Jan 2022
These 950kN rated load monitoring pins are about to be shipped to our distributor in Singapore, Scigate Automation. A total of 25 have been manufactured for one of their customers who orders these load pins on a regular basis.
15th Jan 2021
We have recently despached these two 60 tonne rated load pins to a customer in the UK. Approved for use in a Zone 1 hazardous area, these load pins are Intrinsically Safe (Ex i) certified.
15th Sep 2020
We have just despatched these 20 tonne rated load pins to a customer in the US. They are going to a winch manufacturer and will be installed in the winch to provide load monitoring.
10th Jan 2020
Currently undergoing final calibration are these 4000kg rated load measuring pins.
20th Sep 2019
276te Load Pin for Anchor Winch
Despatched this week to our distributor in Singapore was this stainless steel load pin rated to 276 tonnes.
15th Mar 2019
We recently despatched this 750kN ATEX certified load pin to one of our regular customers.
8th Feb 2019
These load pins have been purchased by a leading offshore equipment manufacturer and will be installed in an offshore winch to provide real-time load monitoring and overload protection.
18th Jan 2019
Purchased by our distributor in Singapore, Scigate Automation, but ultimately on their way to a leading offshore deck equipment manufacturer, are these 45te stainless steel load pins.
21st Sep 2018
380te Left and Right Hand Load Pins
Just completed an on their way to our customer are these two 380te stainless steel load pins.
17th Aug 2018
For one of our UK customers we have manufactured this small (Ø25mm x 105mm) aluminium load pin.
13th Apr 2018
50te ATEX Dual Bridge Load Pins for Winch Load Monitoring Application
Supplied for use as part of a large winch load monitoring system, these 50 tonne ATEX certified load pins will provide feedback from the main winch payout system for additional overload protection.
9th Mar 2018
32 x 650te ATEX Load Pins for Offshore Winch Application
Ready for despatch this week are 32 ATEX dual bridge load pins with integral amplifiers.
29th Sep 2017
10 x 900kN Load Pins for Marine Mooring Winches
Leaving the factory today are 10 x 900kN load pins for a European customer that specialises in the design of winch systems and deck equipment for the marine and offshore industries.