Capstans have been around for millennia in various forms, so when we finally decided to make a range of capstans we really had our work cut out for us! After all there are plenty of companies the world over who make these load pullers, what advantages could we offer? Knurling. Our HDC capstans are machined […]
Hi Guys, we have been receiving a fair few phone calls and emails regarding a noticeable lack of dust covers on our GX & Elite series gearboxes. Although they certainly look neat (especially with our logo stamped in them) dust covers don’t do much against water ingress & prohibit the use of our emergency manual […]
Hi Guys We thought we would share a few things with you regarding winch motors. In 2013 LSM released the Gen 3 series. This series featured a SS clad motor, the first of its kind in the anchoring system world, among other great features they included an extended warranty and lifetime warranty against water ingress. […]
Hi Guys, we are getting close to supplying our 10,000th Drum Winch and want to celebrate with our customers. If you are an LSM user fill in the form below with your picture or proof of purchase for your chance to win a custom Lone Star Edition LGN from Truth Reels. *Please provide proof of purchase […]
Did you know out of all drum winches making waterproof claims only LSM are actually IP68 certified? Our GX Series motors have an official IP68 (ingress protection) rating from Austest Labs.What makes this rating so remarkable (other than being by far the most waterproof PROVEN winch motor on the market), is the fact we have […]
Congratulations to longtime OEM customer Sailfish Catamarans, Winner of Australia’s Greatest Boats 2 years in a row! Australia’s Greatest boats use Australia’s Anchoring Systems????
Except when we’re talking marine electrics. Corrosion will wreak havoc on your more powerful marine systems. Anchor winches, being one of if not the largest current draw on your vessel, will find the faults first. In the instance below a motor upgrade quickly revealed the non tinned cable in use was no longer suitable. Attempting […]
Hi Guys Cable size is paramount in a winch install. If you are considering an LSM system please use the correct sized cable as stated in the paperwork. Undersized cable will result in poor performance and may damage the motor or solenoid. Trust us, regardless of what your ‘sparky mate’, or neighbour, or some guy […]
As many thousands of our existing customers already know, when you want the best, Buy the Best! We are proud to announce our GX Series motors have officially received an IP68 (ingress protection) rating from Austest Labs. What makes this rating so remarkable (other than being by far the most waterproof winch motor on the […]
Hi Guys, there are a plethora of rope varieties that can be used on drum winches. Actually that’s one of the great things about drum winches! However not all ropes are created equal. Now the first thing you should know is there are two basic categories in which most ropes can be classified, double braid […]
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