(An exercise in thermal dissipation) Ladies & Gentlemen This is why we use aluminium in our GX Series & Elite Series motors & transmissions over any other material. -Conductivity in Aluminum: Pure aluminium has a thermal conductivity (heat transfer) of about 235 watts per kelvin per meter, and an electrical conductivity (at room temperature) of […]
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2018 GX Series Winch Guide
How do I choose a GX Series Winch? Which winch is right for my boat? What accessories are available? Why choose the GX Series? Our most comprehensive guide yet is available right here or swing past your nearest LSM dealer to pick up a hard copy.
HDC Capstans set for August Release
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 […]
Carbon Makes the Motor Work
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. […]
10,000 Winch Celebration
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 […]
CERTIFIED- Accept! No Substitutes!
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 Sailfish Catamarans
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????
Viva la Resistance!
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 […]
Cable Size is Important
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 […]
Aus Test Testing
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 […]