Model 50 DEEP WATER Winch

The Model 50 features heavy duty construction for the most rugged of environments and can handle 5,000 feet (1,524 m) of steel armored coaxial cable. Driven by variable speed, high torque hydraulic motor with 5,000 feet (1,524 m) of cable length. Features hand operated dog clutch which allows winch drum to free spin, level wind, counter setup and built to last powder coated frame.
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable

Overview

Designed to be mounted inside a vehicle-based deepwater borehole inspection system, the model 50 winch is designed for applications from 4,000 to 5,000 feet in depth. The model 50 has been designed to accommodate our larger diameter, .29” steel armored, single conductor coaxial cable. The model 50 winch includes the following features:

  • Cable level wind
  • Mechanical counter
  • Mechanical footage read-out at the winch
  • Video depth encoder, displaying camera position at all times on TV monitor
  • Hydraulic 3-Way Valve Speed Control
  • Hydraulic Power System
  • Clutch Mechanism
  • Heavy Duty Construction for the Most Rugged of Environments
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable
Model 50 Winch with 5,000' of Cable

Model 50 Winch Specifications

Cable Capacity: 4,000 to 5,000 feet (1,219.2 to 1,524 m) of steel armored cable
Drive Motor (Hydraulic Models): Variable, reversible drum speed (0-20 rpm) with nearly constant torque. 
Power Source: Hydraulic Pump (sold separately)
Clutch: Manual level type (dog clutch) to allow drive mechanism to be disengaged, providing free spooling of cable
Brake: Hydraulic Backflow
Footage Counter Mechanism: Includes electronic encoder and mechanical counter on winch
Level Wind: Automatic diamond screw mechanism with adjustable calibration
Slip Ring Assembly: Low noise slip rings permitting signal and DC power transmission over single-conductor coaxial cable
Winch Speed & Direction Control: 3-way directional valve (hydraulic motor)
Dimensions: height 33 inches (84 cm), width 29 inches (74 cm), length 46.5 inches (118 cm)
Weight (without cable): 585 lbs (265.4 kg)

Reviews

What Customers Say

The camera is excellent and it makes a night and day difference in our business.

Gary Shawver

Shawver Well Company

I used to borrow a friendly competitor’s camera.  He had a small one with a hand reel and a tripod made of PVC.  It worked for me at times, but the R-cam 1000 is heads and shoulders above that.

Scott Miller

Northern Virginia Drilling

I hoped we would use our new R-CAM 1000 at least 1 time per month... but we're averaging closer to 10. Plus, I don't have to subcontract the work out to my competition anymore, and I'm picking up a bunch of additional well rehab work.

Al Boone

Boone Water Systems, Inc

Frequently Asked Questions

The downhole facing SC-166 is suitable for boreholes up to 10 inches in diameter. The R-CAM dual view camera can view boreholes up to 16 inches in diameter. The DC5150 is suitable for borehole diameters up to 30 inches in diameter. Please note, visibility downhole will be impacted by the clarity of the fluid and the available light.

Some manufacturers will claim that a wide-angle down-view lens can provide just as much viewing area as a dedicated side-view camera module. This is simply not the case. To achieve the clearest, most detailed view of the side of the borehole you will need a dedicated side-view camera. The R-CAM dual view camera and DC5150 come equipped with 360-degree side-view and dedicated down-view cameras.
When you view the system as a whole, the cable is one of the least expensive components at the time of purchase, yet one of the most difficult to upgrade at a later time. Our recommendation is to equip your system with more cable than you initially think you’ll need. A camera system will be in service for many years, and while you may only survey wells that are 500 ft. today, in seven years you may be surveying wells that are 600-700 ft. deep. Additionally, the cable will be removed periodically when replacing the cable head as a part of normal maintenance. Having additional cable is a great way to future-proof your system and ensure your peace of mind.
While a real-time video survey is preferable to having no down-hole data at all, the real value of a down-hole survey is the video data is generated and can be analyzed and reviewed at a later time. With this in mind, nearly all of our systems come equipped with state-of-the-art DVR’s that easily capture and store your video data. These videos are stored on an included 16 GB thumb drive for easy sharing with customers.
Having your depth displayed on-screen in real-time is a critical data point when conducting an underground survey. Without your depth count on screen, it is very easy to become disoriented down-hole and miss critical bits of information, like a break in the well casing. Nearly all of our down-hole camera systems are equipped with a highly accurate digital encoder, ensuring you know the exact depth of your camera while conducting a survey.

Every camera system will eventually require a repair to the cable head, the point at which the cable and camera physically connect. Over time, the internal connections within the cable head can be strained to the point where they disconnect and cause interference or a complete loss of the video signal. To expedite the repair process, we have cable head repair kits available for both portable systems and large vehicle-based systems.

Conducting surveys with the included centralizers and available lens shield accessory is the best way to ensure that the camera head remains protected downhole. When not in use, store the camera head in an area where it will be safe from unintentional drops or damage. If your camera system is damaged, we offer full repair services at our headquarters in Fresno, California.

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