5.5 metre diameter, double drum, double clutch winder | Ghana
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  • The men/material winder consisted of a 5.5m double drum winder operating on a cage/counterweight system with automatic and manual controls.
  • Power was provided from a 1702KW direct coupled motor. The loose drum operated through a multi-tooth clutch which slides on the drumshaft splines to engage or dis-engage the loose drum during level changes.

Client: Ashanti Goldfields - Ghana, Africa