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TECH FILE

For 150 years, Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy (SLM) has been at the forefront of innovation for the Marine Sec- tor. Focusing on the strict Navy and USACE standards for much of that time has given the fi rm a unique perspective upon which to build long lasting and reliable products in the marketplace. In 2010, SLM decided to split its re- sources into Commercial and Defense divisions. At that time, SLM’s Commercial Division conducted a review of its history to see where their experience of designing and building Heavy Duty Deck machinery would fi t in the

Commercial Marketplace. Listening to customer feedback, and reviewing past successes, the SLM Commercial Team then developed 2 standardized styles of equipment for the

Commercial Field; the S-Series Winch Line, and the M-

Series Deck Machinery Line.

LISTENING TO THE CUSTOMER

Whether a customer application requires Carpuller

Winches, Barge Haul Winches, or Loading Winches, the

SLM Standard Winch can fi t any system. Unlike other conventional winches, SLM utilizes the combination of today’s modern technologies with 150 years of winch man- ufacturing experience to bring reliable, safe, and cost-effec- tive winches to the market. But, it all starts with customer requirements. To determine the best fi t for a particular sys- tem, SLM always asks specifi c questions. Variables to be considered are listed in below.

Service Variables for Marine Winches What size rope do you anticipate using for your application? Does your location require Explosion Proof equipment? What are the loads that the winches are expected to pull? What are the size restrictions for your site? What is the environment (operating temperatures and moisture exposure) for your system?

THE S-SERIES WINCH

The S-Series Winch line offers heavy duty gear driven winches ranging from 10 HP 100+ HP. While base designs are available, they are fully customizable to the applica- tion requested, effectively eliminating the cookie cutter approaches to winching systems. The primary industry that the S-Series has served since its launch has been Barge

Terminal applications. SLM’s “Two Winch One Joystick” approach for operation improves safety by allowing pre- cise and accurate positioning of a barge along the termi- nal wall. The specialized controls also signifi cantly reduce the learning curve for training new operators. Combin- ing modern technology with a customizable approach to

Winch Systems has rapidly made SLM and its S-Series the brand of choice for any winch applications. All new S

Series winches, tow haulage systems, and in-haul systems come with a 1 year new equipment warranty. Along with the equipment warranty, Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy

Corporation warranties any replacement part supplied by

SLM for 120 days.

THE M-SERIES WINCH

The M-series line of equipment includes the highly successful M-2000 Capstan Design. Unlike conventional capstans, the SLM engineering team chose cutting edge right angle spiral bevel speed reducers that utilize cycloidal technology providing quiet reliable operation. The benefi t of these gears is that they provide infi nite life cycles while achieving 94% effi ciency and 300% shock load capacity.

Building off of the success of the M-2000 Capstan, SLM recently developed the M-Series Gypsy Winch/Anchor

Windlass to provide the market with a high quality, low cost, more effi cient anchor handling winch that is readily available. Available in double or single drum models, the

M-Series Gypsy Winch is a versatile product that can be adapted for nearly any situation. As with the M-2000 Cap- stan, the Gypsy Winch is customizable as well, providing

Explosion Proof and 50 Hz models when required. Ac- cording to SLM, the M-Series line of equipment combines high performance and low cost. As with all SLM products, a Standard Marine Duty Paint System is applied, but cus- tom paint schemes are available.

MADE AND SERVICED IN THE USA

All manufacturing and administrative activities of Su- perior-Lidgerwood-Mundy are accomplished at Superior,

Wisconsin, which has over 65,000 square feet of manu- facturing and warehouse space. SLM provides Tech Rep

SLM Winches: Commercial, On Deck and Heavy Duty

Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy’s standardized commercial winches are tough, customizable, and built to last.

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