ISO 6816:1984

Machinery for forestry — Winches — Classification and nomenclature ISO 6816:1984

Publication date:   Sep 1, 1984

Scope

Establishes the classification of the major types of winches and rope anchors and the nomenclature for major components and parts peculiar to these machines. Examples used here are not intended to include all existing commercial machines nor to be descriptive of any particular machine. Applies to winches attached to machines used in forestry operations, for example on skidders. Specifically excluded are winches used for hoisting operations on cranes, draglines, high lead logging and yarding.