Efficiently Lift 10KG with a Small Winch Motor - Expert Tips and Tricks

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the design and implementation of a small winch motor capable of lifting a 10KG weight approximately 6-12 inches every couple of weeks, with a final lifting point 5 meters away from the original position. Participants explore various approaches to constructing a suitable winch system, including the use of specific motor types and components.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their need for a small winch and the challenges of finding commercially available options that are not oversized for their application.
  • The same participant mentions a motor specialist's recommendation for a specific geared motor that could meet their lifting requirements.
  • Another participant suggests using a shaft coupler to connect the motor shaft to the spooling shaft, providing a potential solution for the mechanical connection needed in the design.
  • A later reply expresses frustration over the difficulty in sourcing components and the time spent searching for solutions.
  • One participant questions the necessity of a winch for lifting only 10KG, introducing a point of contention regarding the appropriateness of the chosen method.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the necessity of a winch for the specified weight, with at least one participant questioning its requirement. The discussion includes various proposed solutions and challenges, indicating that no consensus has been reached on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the technical details regarding the design and components of the winch system, and there may be assumptions about the lifting mechanism's efficiency and safety that are not fully articulated.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in DIY mechanical solutions, small motor applications, or those facing similar challenges in lifting mechanisms may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi all,

I am trying to lift 10KG around 6-12 inches every couple of weeks of which will end up 5 metres from the original lifting point...I am asuming I will be using wire on the winch

I am basically looking to get my hands on a small winch. The only ones I can find online are winches that start from 125KG of which are far to big and won't look good attached to the ceiling..

Today I contacted a motor specialist and have this one arriving tomorrow of which the tech guy said will do the trick as it needs to be geared so it can lift around 12 inches in several minutes.

https://catalog.precisionmicrodrives.com/order-parts/product/2a2-300-102mm-dc-gearmotor-89mm-type

The way I can sort of see me getting this to work (unless someone has seen a tiny winch that's off the shelf) is to fix it inside a metal adaptable box...slide some kind of shaft extension bar inside the box so it lines up with the original motors 8mm wide, 23.2mm long part flattened shaft, somehow fix it in place, put some kind of spool on the end of the protruding shaft (might only need the furthest end to have a spool as the metal adaptable box could act as the other end) fix a 5metre thin wire onto it and loop it over.

I don't know anyone locally who has a lathe etc so my only hope is to use affordable items that are off the shelf
 
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bowlingo said:
Hi all,

I am trying to lift 10KG around 6-12 inches every couple of weeks of which will end up 5 metres from the original lifting point...I am asuming I will be using wire on the winch

I am basically looking to get my hands on a small winch. The only ones I can find online are winches that start from 125KG of which are far to big and won't look good attached to the ceiling..

Today I contacted a motor specialist and have this one arriving tomorrow of which the tech guy said will do the trick as it needs to be geared so it can lift around 12 inches in several minutes.

https://catalog.precisionmicrodrives.com/order-parts/product/2a2-300-102mm-dc-gearmotor-89mm-type

The way I can sort of see me getting this to work (unless someone has seen a tiny winch that's off the shelf) is to fix it inside a metal adaptable box...slide some kind of shaft extension bar inside the box so it lines up with the original motors 8mm wide, 23.2mm long part flattened shaft, somehow fix it in place, put some kind of spool on the end of the protruding shaft (might only need the furthest end to have a spool as the metal adaptable box could act as the other end) fix a 5metre thin wire onto it and loop it over.

I don't know anyone locally who has a lathe etc so my only hope is to use affordable items that are off the shelf

Welcome to the PF.

To attach the two shafts (motor shaft to spooling shaft), you would use a shaft coupler:

http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&q=shaft+coupler&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g1g-m2&aql=&oq=

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Sorry to be possibly insulting but if you only need to lift 10Kg why do you need a winch?