UG: Tether Winch
Unique Group Tether Winch is a network controlled powered spool, that can be utilised for either static SV and sonde deployments, or to tether an aerial drone that extends the communications range of a USV. In association with its Partner Hydroid Robotics, Unique Group has adapted its aerial drone spooling winch, to a multi-purpose, network controlled, lightweight Marine spooling winch particularly suited for ASV operations.
Features
Small volume and lightweight
Small inertia force
Prevents impact when suddenly stopped or overloaded
Mechanical and electronic controls for zero to maximum speed
Ease of access to change the direction of the rotation of motors
Specifications
9.5 kg weight (no tether)
48 NM continuous motor torque/max torque
47 KGF ? 128 KGF continuous pull force
100 NM brake holding torque
140 kg maximum pull force
Applications
Applicable to SV, sonde deployments
Functioning of aerial drones