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SKU: HORNET2-12V-STD Machined in our UK factory from solid billet high grade aluminium. Designed and engineered to meet the most demanding conditions worldwide. Before being able to purchase you will need to configure your Hornet2. Build Lead time: 2 to 3 Weeks. View more info
DescriptionTHE HORNET WINCH (12V)The Hornet is the ultimate choice when it comes to the best competition electric winch for your vehicle. The RED Winch engineers have designed and developed this high-performance twin motor electric winch for the 4×4 competition and
Motorsport markets. This page is for our 12v version of the HORNET 2, standard length drum driven by our ever-reliable standard gear set. The winch motor voltage and the winch IN and winch OUT signal voltage from your vehicle have to be all 12v dc. RED winches have been supplying winches to the competition, commercial, overland, 4×4 and MOD sectors for many years and have built an excellent reputation for quality and reliability through our highly engineered innovative products. All products at RED winches have been through an extensive design and testing program before going on sale (engineered to meet J706 standards). The winch body is CNC machined from high-grade heat-treated aerospace aluminium from solid billets. We only use the best machine tools and machining processes to ensure stress in the material is kept to a minimum and strength to its maximum. With its air free spool and air brake system, the Hornet offers control and reliability previously unavailable on a winch to the off-road and motorsport sectors. HORNET PACKAGEWhen you order your Hornet will come with the following: Hornet-2 winch with anodised RED CNC machined body and air brake system THE RED WINCH AIR BRAKE SYSTEMSpring pressure applies a steel disc to the brake material when the winch is not in use. The brakes work in a way that they only come off or release when a voltage is applied to the motor solenoid signal terminals. When a signal is sent to the winch to operate either forward or reverse that same signal is used to energise the air solenoid that feeds the brake system. An air solenoid is fitted in-between the motors at the top of the winch. This is fed by an air supply from your truck or remote compressor. Min 5bar (70 PSI) required. When you winch in or out you energise the signal terminals on the motor Albright solenoids this also energises the air brake solenoid valve. This then allows air to go into a specially designed chamber inside the air brake unit that releases the brake disc instantly. When you remove your winching finger from the controls the air solenoid dumps the air and the springs apply the brake disc onto the brake pads. We can vary the number of springs in the brake to suit the weight of the vehicle if necessary but so far this has not been needed. More springs equal larger braking force but more abrupt stopping which can cause snatching which we do not recommend for the sake of your rope life. One nice feature is when you are lowering out you can switch your isolator off to the winch (no power to the motors) and just flick the winch out button on your dash. This still activates the air solenoid and releases the brake and your vehicle only pulls out rope off the drum for the amount of drop your vehicle needs or moves. This means compared to normal winching you do not get
overrun or excess rope coming off the drum and out the back of your truck causing snatching and jerking as the vehicle takes up the slack rope that has been spooled out. PULLING CAPACITY / SETUPLine pulling power with electrics is in a world of its own as you probably know…and
depends heavily on the quality of your electrical setup as described in the electrical section.
The Hornet can give you speeds of 40m/min (131ft/min) for the standard 12v model, and 60m/min (197ft/min) with the Hornet ‘Overdrive’ gear set giving you a choice so you have the power and speed when you need it. GEARBOXThe gearbox has been specifically designed for strength, power, and ease of service. All gears are manufactured from 655-M13 nickel chromium-molybdenum steel and case hardened to give maximum strength (1100 N/mm²) and excellent durability. Straight cut gears provide strength where its most needed. The end cover is sealed via an O-ring and groove, ensuring a watertight seal. Once the cover is removed access to all gears is possible and only takes 5 mins to service / inspect all gears and re-assemble. The gearbox runs in grease, not oil making it much easier to service in the field. SETUP PROCEDURE(1) Check winch as per the safety instructions STARTUPThe winch can release and winch in rope very fast, this is much faster than a normal winch, so
please operate with caution when first using the winch.
SPEEDS AND POWERThe Hornet can give you speeds of 40m/min (131ft/min) for the standard 12v model, and 60m/min (197ft/min) with the Hornet ‘Overdrive’ gear set giving you a choice so you have the power and speed when you need it. Important Note: You can also overvolt the winch motors (24v onto 12v Motors), its a very common practice in competition use. We ask you to consider this
option with caution, as the motors are working much harder than normal and need to be looked after more than if they were being used in normal operation. The winch must not be operated for long periods (5 secs or more) when not under load. As standard, the winch is capable of pulling a minimum of 4500kg
with 12v and the standard gear set. This twin motor Hornet winch can easily get you out of trouble quickly and with minimum effort time and time again. THE AIR FREE-SPOOLA piston in the end of the drive shaft moves a large clutch plate in and out. ELECTRICAL POWERThe electrical power of this winch is supplied by our top-end ultimate winch motor, the OX motor. This copper bus bar assembly we use supplies an excellent quality connection to the motors. The high power Albright solenoid packs are used to switch the direction of the motors and to also provide a feed to the air solenoid for the brake system. Power, speed, and stamina of the winch is very much variable due to how your vehicle is set up and the quality of the components used in your electrical system and alternator supplying the winch. It also depends on the scale of electrical losses or inefficiencies in your wiring system. The control voltage selection on the motor solenoid / Albright is for
the voltage that will be used/applied to the 3 spade terminals on the Albright motor solenoid. We test with x2 Odyssey PC1750 batteries, 12V supply and power, and negative connections made with 70mm² cable. DRUM & CAPACITYStandard Drum: XL Drum: These figures are the maximum amount of rope when precision wound. We always recommend using 15% less rope to allow for line crossing and bunching. The drive onto the drum is mechanically provided by a solid steel hardened clutch plate. This is a very tough hardened plate that engages via spring pressure and disengages using an air supply (Air Freespool). The clutch plate is driven from the gearbox by a solid steel central shaft. The drive system has been built for strength and durability. When not engaged the ‘free-spool’ of the Hornet drum is only between two roller bearings so it is extremely free moving to allow the co-driver to run freely with the rope. The winch is supplied with a “Plasma Lock” to hold the synthetic rope onto the drum. It’s a proven method and very reliable. It is a nice simple solution to ensure you always have the minimum amount of line wraps on your winch drum. Its robust, cheap, and easy to keep spares just in case….. SERVICEABILITYThe Hornet has been designed with both competition use and servicing in mind. A mounting block is provided to interface between the winch and the mounting frame. This reduces the risk of stripping the threads in the winch casing. The free-spool assembly is held in place with machine screws for ease of service. The brake assembly is held on with x4 socket head bolts, allowing full access to the brake pads for service. Brake pads can be changed in 15 minutes. WEIGHTS
OUR PROMISEWe are confident to stand behind our products in competition use. All RED Winches are backed with a 2-year mechanical warranty. This covers all mechanical parts. Wearing parts, bearings, brake pads, etc are excluded, as are electrical components, motors and solenoid packs Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Machined in our UK factory from solid billet high grade aluminium. GEARING IDENTIFICATIONIf you are unsure what gearing your winch has it’s easy to identify by the tooth count on the gears.
SAFETY – IMPORTANTThis winch is part of a range of winches produced by RED Winches Ltd that are designed for high speed and high power. This winch will pull rope onto its drum quickly and with power. If operated without care and attention this winch could easily damage fingers, hands and in some cases eyesight. The winch is powered by DC voltage, in most cases 12v, but also 24v systems can be
used to power the winch. The current draw on this DC voltage can be high so care and attention must be taken when operating the winch that the electrical power to the motors is not exposed to the operator. WARNING!THIS WINCH IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR WINCHING SITUATIONS / APPLICATIONS / USE Ensure all fasteners and
connections are adequately connected or secured before using the winch Use the equipment in a suitable work or operational area, keep winching controls clean and tidy and free from contaminating materials, and ensure that there is adequate lighting while setting and operating the winch. Keep the winch and winch rope clean for best and safest performance. When operating remove any ill-fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery, and
contain long hair. DO NOT generate sudden movements or shock loads. DO NOT operate the winch and handle the synthetic rope without approved Product DownloadsWILL THE HORNET FIT A WARN MOUNTINGYes, but we have more mounting bolts on our winch. INSTALLING A HORNET – WHAT I NEED TO KNOWIntroduction Important note: Electrical Setup 1. The main earth connection for the winch motors must go to the batteries and not to the frame of your vehicle. 12v or 24v System 12v Heavy Duty Albright Solenoids Gear Ratios Servicing and Maintenance We recommend Castrol Spherol L-EP 2 or BP Energrease LS-EP 2 grease. Winch Tray If you are mounting the Hornet on the bottom and front in the winch tray one very important factor is to ensure that these surfaces are exactly 90 degrees / square to each other. If not when you bolt the winch in you can affect the winch performance and Freespool. You can under certain conditions damage the winch if used under load when the mounting surface are not flat or square to each other. If in doubt please consult your local RED Winch partner or buy from a reputable winch tray / bumper supplier that has winch trays specifically for the Hornet. Equipment Damage Warnings: 1. Always leave the drum and rope neatly
spooled after use FAULT FINDING – HORNETBefore contacting Red Winches for technical support, use the table below for initial fault-finding. PROBLEM: WINCH RUNS SLOWLY/ PERFORMANCE NOT AS EXPECTED
WINCH DRUM STIFF, WHEN IN FREESPOOL
FREESPOOL WON’T ENGAGE/DISENGAGE OR IS SLUGGISH TO OPERATE
BRAKE HOUSING GETTING HOT WITH LITTLE USE OF WINCH
WINCH RUNS THE WRONG WAY
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ARE RED WINCHES CUSTOMER FOCUSED…YES… Our whole business has been built on supplying what the customer needs at a price that is fair to the performance you receive. This involves a few basics
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