Taurus Tirfor Wire Rope Pulling Winch
Manual wire rope pulling winches supplied by Toco Lifting in a 0.8 to 5.4 ton capacity range, for pulling, tensioning and releasing in any direction. Not for lifting. Supplied by an LME 008 entity across South Africa and SADC.
Description
Quick facts: Taurus Tirfor wire rope pulling winch
| Product | Taurus Tirfor wire rope pulling winch |
|---|---|
| Type | Inline jaw type, hand operated |
| Pulling capacities | 800 kg, 1600 kg and 3200 kg |
| Design factor | 4:1 |
| Governing standard | SANS 500 and EN 13157 |
| Supplied with | Wire rope 30 m, operating lever, safety shear pins |
| Use | Pulling and tensioning a load along a wire rope in any direction |
| Certificate | Declaration of Conformity, traceable by serial number |
| Supplied by | Toco Lifting, South Africa and SADC, since 2002 |
Toco Lifting is approved by the Department of Labour as a Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008), supplying wire rope pulling winches and rigging equipment across South Africa and all SADC markets since 2002.
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd supplies the Taurus Tirfor wire rope pulling winch across South Africa and SADC, a hand operated inline jaw type machine that pulls and tensions a load along a wire rope in any direction. Units are supplied in 800 kg, 1600 kg and 3200 kg pulling capacities, each complete with a 30 m wire rope, an operating lever and safety shear pins, to a 4:1 design factor under SANS 500 and EN 13157.
Need a Taurus Tirfor in a specific pulling capacity or rope length? Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za.
Toco Lifting has supplied and tested lifting, lashing and rigging equipment since 2002, operating from a Germiston head office and a Cape Town branch, and ships across South Africa and the SADC region.
What Toco supplies in wire rope pulling winches
Toco supplies the Taurus Tirfor, a hand operated inline jaw type wire rope pulling winch for pulling and tensioning a load along a wire rope in any direction. It is supplied in three pulling capacities, each matched to a wire rope diameter, and each unit ships complete with a 30 m wire rope, an operating lever and safety shear pins. The standard properties that define the range are below.
| Specification | Taurus Tirfor |
|---|---|
| Type | Inline jaw type wire rope pulling winch |
| Operation | Hand operated, by operating lever |
| Pulling capacities | 800 kg, 1600 kg, 3200 kg |
| Wire rope diameter | 8.3 mm (800 kg), 11 mm (1600 kg), 16 mm (3200 kg) |
| Design factor | 4:1 |
| Governing standard | SANS 500 and EN 13157 |
| Supplied with | Wire rope 30 m, operating lever, safety shear pins |
Pulling capacities and rope lengths are confirmed on enquiry. Contact Toco for the right unit for a specific duty.
Inline jaw pulling, not a drum winch
A Taurus Tirfor handles the wire rope differently to a standard pulling winch. A standard winch wraps the rope around an internal drum and is normally electrically driven, which limits the pull to the length of rope on the drum. The Taurus Tirfor instead pulls the rope straight through the body using a dual jaw clamping mechanism, by hand, so the working length is set by the wire rope itself rather than a drum. The jaws grip in proportion to the load.
What each Taurus Tirfor is supplied with
Each Taurus Tirfor is supplied as a working unit, complete with a 30 m wire rope, an operating lever and safety shear pins. The shear pins are the overload element of the machine. Send Toco the pulling capacity and the rope length the job calls for and Toco will quote and supply.
Certification supplied with the Taurus Tirfor
Each Taurus Tirfor carries a unique serial number that traces back to a manufacturer or seller Declaration of Conformity Certificate, supplied with the unit. The Taurus Tirfor is built to a 4:1 design factor under SANS 500 and EN 13157.
Where wire rope pulling winches are used
Toco supplies the Taurus Tirfor into a range of industrial sectors for pulling and tensioning work where a portable, hand operated machine and a long working length are needed.
| Sector | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Construction | Pulling and tensioning on site where no power source is at hand |
| Plant maintenance | Positioning and tensioning loads during installation and shutdowns |
| Mining | Portable pulling and tensioning for surface and plant work |
The working length is set by the wire rope fitted, so the Taurus Tirfor suits long pulls as well as short.
Frequently asked questions
What pulling capacities does Toco supply in the Taurus Tirfor?
Toco supplies the Taurus Tirfor in three pulling capacities: 800 kg on an 8.3 mm wire rope, 1600 kg on an 11 mm wire rope, and 3200 kg on a 16 mm wire rope. Each is a hand operated inline jaw type machine. Contact Toco to confirm the right capacity for a specific duty.
What is the difference between a Taurus Tirfor and a standard pulling winch?
A standard pulling winch wraps the wire rope around an internal drum and is normally electrically driven. A Taurus Tirfor pulls the rope straight through the body using a dual jaw clamping mechanism, by hand, so the working length is set by the rope rather than a drum and the machine stays portable.
What is supplied with each Taurus Tirfor?
Each Taurus Tirfor is supplied as a working unit, complete with a 30 m wire rope, an operating lever and safety shear pins. The shear pins act as the overload element. Other rope lengths are quoted on enquiry.
What standard does the Taurus Tirfor meet?
The Taurus Tirfor is built to a 4:1 design factor under SANS 500 and EN 13157. Each unit carries a unique serial number traceable to a manufacturer or seller Declaration of Conformity Certificate supplied with the machine.
Does Toco deliver wire rope pulling winches across SADC?
Yes. Toco Lifting supplies the Taurus Tirfor across South Africa and the SADC region, including Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, the DRC, Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho. Toco has operated since 2002 as a Department of Labour approved Lifting Machinery Entity, LME No. 008.
Related products and information
See also Toco’s hand winches, wire grips and ratchet pullers and steel wire rope, or read about Toco’s approval and scope on the about Toco Lifting page.
