An absolute essential for many operations, including traffic accidents and storms: the winch.

The cable winches installed by Rosenbauer impress with their efficiency, user-friendliness, and reliability. However, especially in the winter season, the winch is exposed to the effects of weather. But certain measures can be taken to prevent wear and damage.

In particular, the cable itself requires a certain amount of attention and care in order to avoid damage and to significantly extend its lifespan.

Cable winch care

Cable care

After each use, it is important to check the winch cable for deformations/kinks, damage, and impurities. Especially in the winter when the winch is exposed to salt, the cable must be cleaned with clear water and a brush at regular intervals. The same applies when it is exposed to foam extinguishing agents. The use of high-pressure cleaning appliances is not recommended. Maintenance with a special cable care product, which can be obtained from Rosenbauer Customer Service, is strongly recommended.

The cable should never be spooled without drag, so as to avoid twisting. The risk of injury must also be taken into account during any work. Any coloring around the cable ending should be checked and corrected if necessary.

Inspecting the winch

Cable winches must be checked by an expert at regular intervals in accordance with the country-specific requirements. Our Rosenbauer Customer Service is available for these services.

Practical tip from Rosenbauer Customer Service

The cable winch should undergo a general overhaul after 10 years at the latest, as this prevents catastrophic failure and significantly extends its service life. During this overhaul, the cable winch is checked in detail, serviced, and the necessary wear parts are replaced. In particular, the focus here is on returning hydraulically driven winches back to top condition.

Rosenbauer Customer Service

If you have any further questions on this topic or need support, please do not hesitate to contact the Rosenbauer Service Team. All original Rosenbauer spare parts can be supplied if required.