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Ronstan Orbit Winch™
The new Ronstan Orbit Winch has been designed to combine the reliability, mechanical efficiency and unparalleled user experience of Andersen Stainless Steel Winches® with new design priorities such as maximum weight optimisation, dimensions, gear and power ratios, manufacturing processes, surface finish, and performance. The new Orbit Winches are the lightest aluminium winches in their class but also offer improved line grip with minimal abrasion, smooth control whether trimming or easing and an innovative tool free design for simple disassembly, setting a new standard for easy maintenance.
Lightweight, strong, and powerful
The new Orbit Winches feature machined hard anodised aluminium drum, centre stems and self-tailing arms for maximum weight saving, grade 316 stainless steel shaft and pawls and grade 2205 stainless steel axle pins combined with aluminium bronze gears for maximum strength and glass-filled nylon self-tailer and lelf-lubricating acetal bearings for optimum performance.
Innovative QuickTrim™ self-tailer (30QT and 40QT models only)
The innovative QuickTrim™ feature allows easy sail trim adjustments without having to remove the winch handle or take the line out of the self-tailer, providing an advantage when frequent sail trim adjustments are required. Perfect for racing sailors, who can instantly respond to minor changes in wind direction or steering and a nice user-friendly convenience for cruising sailors.
Using QuickTrim™ is intuitive and quickly becomes second nature. With one hand on the tail of the sheet, rotating the top cover of the winch anti-clockwise against spring pressure allows the self-tailer to turn beneath it like a sheave as the rope is eased out, with smooth grip and control assured by the drum surface and Power Ribs™. When the top cover is allowed to spring back, the self-tailer locks again and grips the line to resume normal use. The QuickTrim™ feature is optional and enabled by the user, simply by removing a single screw located within the self-tailer. Step-by-step instructions are included in the Quick Reference Guide provided with the winch.
Power Ribs™
A truly tried and tested feature of Andersen Stainless Steel Winches®, the distinctive drum profile of Power Ribs™ have been incorporated into the fully machined drums of Ronstan’s Orbit Winches™ to deliver the same impressive line handling with maximum grip and minimal rope wear. The exceptional grip provided by the Power Ribs™ offers a multitude of benefits, requiring fewer wraps around the drum, reducing the load held in the self-tailer, and encouraging the line to slide easily upward on the drum to avoid riding turns. The non-abrasive drum surface extends the service life of running rigging and allows for smooth and controlled easing, even under high loads.
Tool free setup and maintenance
Full disassembly and reassembly can be performed without the need for any tools. To remove the drum, pull back the spring-loaded release latch and a slight anti-clockwise rotation will allow the self-tailing arm to be lifted from the winch. From there, the drum can be removed from the winch centre stem. When completing reassembly in reverse order, an audible click confirms positive engagement between the self-tailing arm and bayonet notches on the centre stem. These notches allow the self-tailing arm to be locked in one of 8 positions at rotational increments of 45 degrees.
Features:
- No tools required for configuration and servicing.
- Sprung self-tailing jaws accept multiple line diameters.
- Aluminium centre stem, lighter weight compared to bronze stems.
- Low line entry due to gearing configuration geometry.
- Proven Andersen winch gearing configuration.
- QuickTrim™ patented self-tailing feature for rapid sail trim and smooth adjustment.
- Power Rib™ ensures a controlled grip at all times, whether tensioning or easing
- Machined aluminium drum, stronger and lighter than traditional cast aluminium drums.
- Ball bearings carry the thrust loads, roller bearings carry the radial loads of the drum to minimise rotational friction.
| Model | Ref. | Speeds | Quicktrim™ | Line Size Ø mm |
Base Ø B mm |
Drum Ø D mm |
Height H mm |
Line Entry L mm |
Gear Ratio 1st speed |
Gear Ratio 2nd speed |
Power Ratio 1st speed |
Power Ratio 2nd speed |
Max. Working Load kg |
Weight kg |
| 20ST | RA6201 | 1 | No | 6 - 10 | 120 | 75 | 124 | 43 | 2.7:1 | - | 18.3:1 | - | 550 | 1.7 |
| 30QT | RA6302 | 2 | Yes | 7 - 12 | 120 | 75 | 124 | 43 | 1.4:1 | 5.2:1 | 8.3:1 | 30.2:1 | 700 | 3.1 |
| 40QT | RA6402 | 2 | Yes | 7 - 12 | 151 | 86 | 166 | 57 | 1.4:1 | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 | 39.2:1 | 850 | 3.1 |
| Product Code | Ronstan Orbit Winch™ | Availability | Price | |
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RONSTAN RA6201
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In stock
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€538.99 (inc. VAT)
€445.45 (ex. VAT) |
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RONSTAN RA6302
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In stock
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€879.00 (inc. VAT)
€726.45 (ex. VAT) |
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RONSTAN RA6402
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In stock
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€1,019.00 (inc. VAT)
€842.15 (ex. VAT) |
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