Large capacity Hoists in any application require periodic rope changes. It is recommended by wire rope manufacturers that Hoist ropes be pre-tensioned onto hoist drums to avoid damage to wire rope by upper layers ‘cutting’ through loosely wound lower layers.

Various types and sizes of Puller/Tensioners for rope tensioning are available from TIMBERLAND. The technology for these Tensioners is the same technology TIMBERLAND has used to revolutionize the worldwide Electric Transmission Line Construction industry.

Units can be skid or trailer mounted and are hydraulic powered. Large capacity hydraulic oil coolers insure long life in this demanding application.

Units which tension directly from a heavy duty reel or bullwheel / traction winch style units are available for higher capacity applications. A sample of models available: