Hand Winches
Thern Winches
Pull, Lift, Position & Tension with Confidence
When you need to lift, lower or position a heavy load more quickly, Thern is ready to lend a hand with the most dependable hand winches available. Whether you’re looking for a manual, heavy-duty hand winch, portable hand winch or crank winch to help you work more quickly and efficiently, we have what you need. Our worm gear and spur gear hand winches are designed to perform better and last longer no matter what your application.
From construction to maritime to manufacturing and more, you’ll find a hand winch built tough to meet the demands of the job in any environment. Check out our selection below or reach out to our expert in-house engineers for a custom solution.
Spur Gear Series
Up to 2,000 lbs
Spur Gear Series
Up to 10,000 lbs
Worm Gear Series
Up to 2,000 lbs
Worm Gear Series
Up to 4,600 lbs
M4022-PB & M4312-PB Hand Winches
SPUR GEAR SERIES
Up to 2,000 lb Capacity
M492 & M452B Hand Winches
SPUR GEAR SERIES
Up to 10,000 lb Capacity
M465 & 4WM2 Hand Winches
WORM GEAR SERIES
Up to 2,000 lb Capacity
2W40 Hand Winch
WORM GEAR SERIES
Up to 4,600 lb Capacity
Hand Winch FAQs
Are Thern hand winches rated for lifting, and is the brake easy to use?
Thern can offer hazard-class electrical motors for the 477 Series and all our other electric winches when needed. Please know the classification that applies to your environment, and Thern will be happy to quote an electric winch and control package that meets your requirements.
Does Thern offer a stainless-steel hand winch with a brake?
Thern offers more than one type of a stainless-steel hand winch with a brake. The M4042PBSS model with a capacity of 1,000 pounds and the M4312PBSS model with a capacity of 2,000 pounds. Both have a frame and drum that are constructed with stainless steel and come standard with an automatic Weston-style brake.
What compact hand winches and/or vertical lift hand winches does Thern sell?
Thern manufactures a variety of compact hand winches and vertical-lift hand winches suitable for both vertical lifting and horizontal pulling applications. These include both spur gear and worm gear models that accommodate a variety of distance and load requirements. Thern also offers a hand winch that can be drill driven.
How does the friction disc brake on my Thern hand winch operate?
See a complete explanation: https://thern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Weston_Brake_Operation1.pdf
Can I convert a ratchet/pawl style Thern spur gear hand winch to include a disc brake assembly?
Due to the substantial amount of difference between the components used in these two styles of spur gear hand winches, it is not cost effective to do this type of conversion.
Is a spur gear manual winch able to be drill driven?
No. Drill driving a spur gear hand winch is not recommended due to the heat and wear generated during operation, which can shorten the life of the winch. Thern offers two worm gear manual winch options that can be drill driven. These worm gear winches are housed in an oil bath gear case, which dissipates the heat generated by drill-drive operation.
Is the handle on a spur gear manual winch able to be relocated to the opposite side from its original position?
The handle is unable to be relocated from its original position. Other options are to use a worm gear winch where the handle is on the back of the winch/can be drill driven or an electric winch option.
Continuous sea spray and extreme environments are a constant battle on oil rigs. We have a need for hand winches for lifting filters, components, and tools into place. Which Thern hand winches do you recommend?
Thern’s worm gear hand winches have gearing that is totally enclosed in an oil bath, which is perfect for use throughout an oil rig. Enclosed gearing results in far less maintenance compared to spur gear units and better protection of the gears against harsh elements. We offer worm gear hand winches with capacities of up to 4,600 lbs. to serve a number of oil rig applications.
The Thern Difference
When you need heavy-duty moving power in a hand winch, turn to Thern. We offer premium hand winches that have up to a 10,000 lbs. capacity and are built with the expertise of more than 75 years of experience. For hand winches that can meet the most demanding requirements, Thern is the only choice.
Not Seeing What You're Looking for?
If you have special product needs, simply give us a call! Our engineering and production teams are experts at modifying existing models and designing a custom winch for your specific needs. In fact, over 40% of our business involves custom engineering, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you don’t see what you want on our site or in our catalog.