WHOI Compact Winch

Designed by scientists, for scientists. Adaptable next-gen winch packages for a wide range of ocean science and marine applications.

• Best in class strength-to-weight ratio
• Smaller, stronger, cleaner, smarter
• Gear motor enclosed inside winch drum
• Unique, integral, heavy duty slewing bearing
• Unique flagging sheave allows the winch to operate in any direction
• Safer operation with no chains/sprockets
• Independent levelwind adaptable for different cable types & diameters
• Science, environmental, offshore & defense designs
• Options for turntable, smart winch I/O, and more
• Sleek, modern, next-gen aesthetics
• Compact Winch Licensed under Agreement with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA 02543. Patent No. US-2018-0244507