Ronstan, winch 50 QT Orbit 2-speed

Description

Ronstan 50 QT Orbit 2-speed is a lightweight aluminum winch designed for racing. It offers impressive rope grip and the convenience of tool-free disassembly.

• Brand: Ronstan
• B: 183 mm
• D: 110 mm
• Power, 1st gear: 13.4 1
• Power, 2nd gear: 49.3 1
• Gear ratio: 10.8 1
• H: 207 mm
• L: 80 mm
• Max load: 1350 kg
• Rope Ø: 8 - 14 mm
• Product weight: 5.4 kg
• Made in: Denmark
• Package dimensions: Size: 22 cm × 21 cm × 21 cm | Gross weight: 5.32 kg

Ronstan has drawn on Andersen's many years of experience manufacturing stainless steel winches in Denmark. This experience was invaluable and set the standard for reliability, mechanical efficiency, and an unmatched user experience.

• Spring-loaded self-tailing jaws for 8 - 14 mm rope.
• Patented QuickTrim self-tailing function for fast sail trimming and smooth adjustment.
• Ball bearings carry the thrust loads, and roller bearings carry the drum's radial loads to minimize rotational friction.
• Proven Andersen winch gear configuration.
• Power Rib ensures controlled grip on the rope at all times.
• Minimal wear on the rope.
• No tools are required for configuration and service.
• Machined aluminum drum - stronger and lighter than traditional cast aluminum drums.
• Aluminum center shaft, lower weight compared with a bronze shaft.
• Low rope entry due to gear configuration geometry.

• Hard-anodized aluminum drum and center shaft, aluminum self-tailing arm.
• 316 stainless steel shaft and pawls.
• Aluminum bronze gears.
• Nylon-reinforced self-tailer.
• Self-lubricating shafts and roller bearings.

QUICKTRIM The innovative QuickTrim self-tailer makes it easy and safe to ease rope tension for minor sail trim adjustments without having to remove the winch handle or take the rope out of the self-tailer. Racers can adjust instantly to small changes in wind direction or steering, giving an unmatched advantage when frequent sail trim adjustments are required. It is also a welcome convenience for cruising sailors.

On the water, QuickTrim is intuitive to use. With one hand on the top cover, turn it counterclockwise to ease the grip on the rope so you can make quick adjustments. When you release the top cover, it springs back and grips the rope to resume normal use. This simple, reliable function is a major advantage for frequent, minor trim changes.

As supplied from the factory, the Orbit 50QT functions as a traditional two-speed self-tailing winch. The QuickTrim function is easily activated by simply removing a single screw located under the self-tailer cover. Step-by-step instructions are included in the accompanying Quick Reference Guide, supplied with the winch and in the product manual.

TOTALLY TOOL-FREE Full removal and reinstallation can be carried out completely without tools. To remove the drum, pull back the spring-loaded release pawl and a slight counterclockwise rotation will allow the self-tailing arm to be lifted off the winch. Then the drum can be removed from the winch's center shaft. When reassembling the winch, an audible click confirms that the self-tailing arm is in place on the center shaft.

POWER RIBS:

• Requires fewer wraps around the drum.
• Reduces the load on the self-tailer and encourages the rope to slide easily upward on the drum to prevent overrides.
• The non-wearing drum surface extends rope life and allows smooth, controlled easing even under high loads.