ENERGY & HYDRAULIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Winch systems engineered for energy infrastructure.

From application review to fabrication, we develop winch solutions for dams, intake structures, trash racks and gate-lifting equipment.

Capital Winch double-drum winch for a hydroelectric installationEngineering drawing of the dam trash-rack winch

BUILT AROUND THE APPLICATION

A practical approach to demanding sites.

Each system is developed around the operating load, travel, environment, controls and installation constraints.

01

Gate and stoplog lifting

Winch systems configured for controlled lifting at dams and water-control structures.

02

Trash-rack operation

Drum, cable and protection features matched to continuous or recurring cleaning cycles.

03

Site integration

Structures, mobility, controls and maintenance access considered as one working system.

VERIFIED ENERGY PROJECTS

Two real systems designed for different operating needs.

01

Hydroelectric dam trash-rack winch

Client
Boralex
Location
Kingsey Falls, Québec
Application
A double-drum electric winch used to operate a dam trash-rack cleaning system and help remove material obstructing the intake grid.

Key specifications

  • 11,000 lb electric winch
  • Slack-cable detection and overload limiting
  • 2 × 130 ft of 7/16 in cable
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02

Mobile winch for stoplog gate lifting

Client
Québec Ministry of the Environment
Location
Jules-Allard Dam · Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine, Québec
Application
A mobile electric winch for lifting a stoplog gate, designed to be moved between operating positions and stored indoors when not in use.

Key specifications

  • 5,000 lb electric winch
  • Mobile frame with telescopic support
  • Wired and radio remote controls
  • 150 ft of 1/2 in cable
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CAPITAL WINCH · QUÉBEC

Engineering and fabrication from Québec.

Large custom projects are generally developed, engineered and manufactured by the Capital Winch team in Québec.

  • Application review
  • Custom engineering
  • Fabrication and technical support

PLANNING AN ENERGY OR WATER-CONTROL PROJECT?

Start with the operating requirements.

Share the load, travel, duty cycle, cable, controls, mounting and site conditions with our team.

Discuss your application