Benefits of operating an electric winch with wireless winch remote control

Electric winches normally only come with a cable remote control. As the name suggests, this type of remote control is connected to the winch by a cable. This means that the operator has to stay within a few metres of the winch itself. However, it is normally better and, most importantly, safer to remain in the immediate operation area of the winch (i.e., near the load that is being winched). The operator can closely watch the winch working and make timely interventions if required. Our wireless remote controls for winches make these practical benefits possible. The commands given using the compact handheld transmitter are instantly sent wirelessly to the electric winch via the receiver. This means that the operator can easily be up to 80 m away from the winch.

There are many benefits to working with a wireless remote control right next to the load that needs to be towed or recovered. It gives you the chance to closely observe the behaviour of the load as it is pulled by the winch rope. You can also react immediately with the relevant switching commands on the wireless winch. This is not possible with a cable remote control, so wireless remote controls for winches  offer a significant advantage.

Remote controls for winches  are easy to retrofit

If you want to retrofit your electric winch with a wireless remote control, you will normally have to connect the radio receiver in the relay box of the motorised winch. This is the location of the corresponding switching relays that make the rope drum run forwards or backwards. Connection should be done by an experienced electrician. Our remote control kit makes retrofitting easy for everyone. It includes a complete wireless winch remote control with two functions and ready-to-use connection cables. All you need to do is connect the receiver with the integrated cable and plug to the socket on the cable remote control. An extra earth cable is quickly screwed on and the receiver is quickly attached. You can now control your electric cable winch wirelessly.

Which is the right wireless winch remote control for you?

There are various possible applications for remote controls for winches. In principle, wireless remote controls can control anything that is electrically switchable. If you want to control a winch on a vehicle, for example, a remote control that can give two commands is usually enough. This is because an electric winch with an integrated drum and rope can be run out (command 1) or retracted (command 2). This remote control can also be used to control electro-hydraulic winches.