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Winches > Ball Bearing Batten Traveler Systems

Harken winches are designed to be reliable, rugged, and extremely efficient. They feature more bearings than comparable winches and have wide-diameter spindles to decrease bearing loads for reduced friction.

The one-piece sculpted, chrome-plated line guide with integrated line peeler is easy to install. Line entry is low and close to the drum. The self-tailing arm is adjustable to 22 positions after the winch is mounted.

Winches up to the 53 have composite fiber-filled self-tailing jaws that have a gentle angle and tooth design for easy entry and "super holding" with or without load. Larger winches have aluminum jaws. Four springs ensure that jaws open evenly so line is easy to insert.

Self-tailing cannot be retrofitted to older model Harken winches.

Composite self-tailing jaws for winches up to the 53 have a gentle angle for easy line entry and "super holding" with or without load. Winches 56 and larger have aluminum jaws
All winches (from the 42) feature a stainless steel handle socket for maximum durability
One-piece sculpted, chrome-plated line guide and integrated line peeler
Self-tailing arm is adjustable to 22 positions after the winch is mounted
Drums are available in Hardkote-anodized aluminum, chromed or polished bronze
Drums remove for service by taking out one screw

1. Stainless Steel Roller Bearings
17-4 PH stainless steel roller bearings ride in high-strength plastic cages. These cages offer a natural lubricity that reduces friction, requires less maintenance, and eliminates corrosion between the roller bearings and the cage. The large diameter of the center stem allows room for more bearings. This decreases the load on each bearing to create a more efficient winch. Stainless steel ball bearings at the base of the center of the stem carry the vertical load.

2. Center Shaft Roller Bearings
Center shafts on winches as small as the 32 ride on roller bearings.

3. Four Pawls
Exclusive in Harken winches, gears in winches from the 42 feature four pawls to maximize reliability and minimize backlash. Pawls are held captive by the springs. They are easy to remove but won't drop out accidentally during service.

4. Large Drain Holes
All bases feature large drain holes.

5. High-Load Gears
Load-carrying gears on winches as small as the 32 are 17-4 PH stainless for strength, durability, and efficiency. Larger winches use two gears to drive drums. This reduces the load on the drum gear and loads the drum symmetrically, which improves efficiency.

6. Roller Bearings in Every Gear
Winches as small as the 48 feature roller bearings in every gear. Load-carrying gear pins are 17-4 PH stainless steel for maximum strength and durability.

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