SubC Imaging DBW-5 winch

The SubC Imaging DBW-5 is configured to handle SubC’s Tow Camera System with up to 436m of SubC’s 9mm video cable.

SubC Imaging TCS

Standard features on this winch include:

    • Levelwind to facilitate even cable winding for more predictable winch performance and better cable life
    • Bearings with thermoplastic housings and stainless steel inserts improved corrosion resistance and reduced weight vs the default painted cast iron housings and steel inserts
    • Speed knob + FWD/REV direction switch controls integrated into KBRC-240D motor controller, which can be unmounted from winch and used like a wired remote controller from up to 20m away
    • One-way drum ratchet + sprocket-assisted manual backup auxiliary drivetrain for easier manual recovery of heavy payload

Special features on this winch include:

    • Tension limiting friction slip clutch integrated into main sprocket drivetrain
    • Stainless steel 1000lb utility brake winch mounted on top of DBW-5 w/ 30m of Dyneema rope for assisting in launch and recovery of payload between deck and water

    Standard specs:

    Drum 6.625″ core x 12″ width x 18.5″ flanges
    Drivetrain Nominal 1HP 1800RPM motor w/ 112:1 overall speed reduction
    Nominal line pull  538lbs @ core
    230lbs @ full drum*
    Nominal line speed 0.15 m/s @ core
    0.36 m/s @ full drum*
    Rated application SubC Imaging TCS w/ 30lb clump weight and up to 436m of 9mm video cable
    Max tow speed w/ rated payload & cable Max 2 knots during active deployment and recovery
    Input power 110-125VAC 1-ph, 50/60Hz
    Nominal winch weight 230lbs **

    * When loaded with rated 436m capacity of 9mm cable

    ** Sans drum cable