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How Does Worm Gear Winch Brake Work  

Updated 09/03/2020 | Published 09/01/2020

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How does a brake winch work and how reliable is it?

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There are a few ways brake winches operate but the worm gear winches like the part # DL10950 that you referenced have the most effective brake since the handle turns a worm gear which rides on a sprocket that is attached to the drum. Basically if the handle isn't moving there's no way for the drum turn. This is the simplest and most effective brake for a winch.

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