Parts List :: Winch :: Load Data :: Additional Hardware

• Winch is powered by 3/4 HP motor (1.5 HP used for tandem cages)
• Available with or without remote
• Frame constructed of 1-3/8" 13 gauge steel tubing
• Netting wraps over the top of the frame for simple installation, and easily folds onto top of frame for storage

Items included with 70'L x 14'W Retractable Batting Cage Kit: top
*Additional Hardware Often Required*

• (1) Electric winch (3/4 HP)
• (1) Wall mounted key switch
• (2) Keys (Additional Keys $12 each)
• (1) 100' of 1/4" cable – add for additional cable over 150'
• (8) 1/4" cable clamps
• (8) 60' of 1/8" cable – ceiling heights over 30' add for additional cable
• (16) Cable clamps
• (16) Small pulleys
• (16) Eye bolts with nuts
• (2) Packs of zip ties (black)
• (16) Quick clips
• (40) Tech screws
• (4) Corners slip joints
• (2) Long frame ends
• (16) Tee slip joints
• (10) 165" cross members (8 used for lift points)
• (4) Full length frame side rails 24' long
• (2) 22'9" long frame side rails balance
• (16) Medium duty beam clamps threaded for 3/8" eyebolt
• Frame constructed of 1-3/8" OD 13 gauge steel tubing

Add-on Items Required for some "unconventional" facilities: top

Upgrade to 1 HP Winch:

Stronger winch required for tandem cages or if using extremely heavy net.

Return Pulley System:

This system is used mainly in a facility where the size of the cage is close to the same length as the area the cage would be positioned, or obstructions hinder installation. The Return-Pull system pulls a series of cables in two separate directions, allowing a 70’ long cage to be installed in a facility as long as 75’.

Beam Brackets / Clamps:

Required when joists are not Angle-Iron with gap between, which is used to thread bolts to support pulleys. Custom clamps fabricated to grip beams to support pulley lift points. Used in lieu of drilling into overhead truss structures.

Ceiling Brackets / Clamps:

If beams are not on the correct centers required for supporting the pulleys at the necessary width, we can fabricate custom brackets to step the center drop-points over to 12'W (for a 14'W cage). If distance is too great, Strand System below is required.

Strand Mounting System:

Required when there is not access to sufficient number of mounting points for pulleys. Typically a result of obstructions below trusses which would be in pathway of cables, or if spacing of trusses is greater than 14'W, or between 8'-10' on-center (for a 14'W system -- 12'W or other dimensions have different requirements).

Hardware components include a very taut cable system called "strand", steel wall mounting plates, and strand support tubing which provides the additional support structure necessary to stabilize the system.

Steel Tube Extensions for Pulleys:

Required to work around obstructions in ceiling which hang below joists in area of batting cage. Custom steel tubes which anchor into joists / beams & extend pulleys beyond obstructions to allow for clear cable path.

Winch Tube Mount:

Creates an adjustable & stable mounting point for the winch. Can be mounted to trusses or a block/concrete wall or headers. Allows for winch to be mounted around tube, which can then be swiveled as needed to adjust cable line, to avoid issues such as tangling which may occur if the cable isn't in a perfectly straight line with the pulleys. The mounting flange is also adjustable up to 3-4", which creates a versatile winch mount without going through the trouble of drilling & re-drilling multiple times to get everything lined up just right. Our seasoned crew even uses this winch mounting tube during installation, which makes installation go MUCH smoother. *If client prefers to custom fabricate tube on site, this can be omitted [PICTURE]

Drive-Pipe System:

Required when obstructions hang below beams in area of batting cage, or there aren't mounting points for winch & return-pulley. Used in lieu of numerous fabricated tube extensions & extra cables/pulleys to work-around obstructions in path-way of cage.

Consists of 2-3/8" Schedule-10 Black Tube running length of batting cage, and is supported by a 1/4” laser cut bracket with (3) phenolic wheels on which the drive shaft rotates. The cage is lifted by 1/8” galvanized aircraft cable. The cables wind up on individual reels located on the drive shaft at each lift point on frame of cage.

More versatile & stronger system which interacts with winch & pulleys - keeps everything in controlled area directly over cage, instead of requiring cables to run length of facility. Can also handle un-even weight distribution on cage, i.e. basic system requires net to be wrapped on top of frame evenly -- drive-pipe system can handle 100 lbs on one side, and 10 lbs on opposite side, and cage will still retract straight & evenly.

A Drive-Pipe Winch System can virtually be installed in any location, and STILL RETRACT YOUR BATTING CAGE. i.e. it could be installed several feet below and off to the side of the height of your pulleys, whereas a standard winch operated system requires the winch to essentially be in-line with the pulleys. Does NOT need to be installed over the cage like our competition, which limits the cage elevation height when stored. Our cage can raise within 12-18" on a flat plane of the lowest hanging structure.

Drive-pipe System weighs approximately 2 lbs / linear ft. [Pictures]

Winch Curtain Lock with Bracket (CL1000):

Safety mechanism for winch, keeping cage secure regardless of conditions. Highly recommend for tandem or very long cages - or when cage is retracted very highly or positioned over spectators or players. Includes custom laser-cut bracket to make curtain-lock compatible with facility.

Point Load Data

70'L x 14' Cage:

• 45 lbs per lift point x 16 lift points
• 720 lbs total
• Winch torque (3/4 HP): 2,300 inch lbs
• 900 lbs inline pull

Tandems & other cages requiring drive-tube system:

• Continuous Drive-tube system
• Winch Torque (1 HP): 2,600 inch lbs
• Optional VFD Motor (Variable Frequency Drive)
• Side-load: 9 brackets x 100 lbs per attachment = 900 lbs total

*All overhead support points utilize a minimum of Grade-5 Fasteners

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Electric Batting Cage Winch (for use with Retractable Cage above): top

Diagram :: Specs :: Warranty :: Wiring Schematic

• Lightweight unit, only 68 pounds/30.84 kilograms.
• Attached to solid wall or ceiling truss in 9 different points, and uses vibration-proof Nylon bolts which will not come loose during usage.
• A powerful, instantly reversing 3/4 HP motor is governed to stall at 14 amps to prevent overload. It develops over 1,000 pounds/453.51 kilograms of line pull at a speed of 9 feet/2.74 meters per minute.
• The average amp-draw is 9.8 Amps, which means it can utilize a standard "lighting" circuit.
• A large grooved drum, with a 4 1/2 inch/11.42 centimeter diameter, assures long cable life and proper coiling.
• A hardened steel worm gear is supported for both radial and thrust loads, unlike winches that use an unsupported high-speed gear that can create a great strain on the motor, shortening its life.
• Positive locking, the double reduction worm gear drive provides a 200:1 reduction rate that creates a strong cable hold under load. This eliminates the need for special brakes that can overload the motor, causing it to generate excessive heat and shorten its life.
• Sealed gear case uses precision ground bearings and premium seals for superior performance and a lifetime of maintenance-free operation.
• Can be mounted in any position for flexibility during installation.
• Extensive Life Cycle testing assures high quality and long life.
• UL Listed.
• 1/4" aircraft cable wraps at 5.25 per minute.
• Motor has reversing feature to prevent motor burnout.
• Rotary type limit switch located in the 110 volt circuit stops hoist in raised or lowered positions for accurate positioning.

Limited Warranty: 5 year

Shipping weight: 68 lbs.

*Remote optional - includes 1 transmitter & 1 receiver. Transmitter remote pad can control multiple winch systems in the same gym, i.e. enter code for winch #1 to operate batting cage nets, enter code for winch #2 to operate basketball hoops etc.

Winch also available as a separate item

Winch Warranty:

To ensure superior quality, all of our products have been manufactured and constructed to the most current procedures and specifications. If, however, any product fails for reasons related to the quality of craftsmanship, materials or design, this warranty guarantees that LynRus Corporation will repair or replace ( at our discretion) the product. This warranty is valid for a period of five years. After the five-year period expires, if a product fails due to craftsmanship, materials, or design, the customer may be responsible for charges relating to repair or replacement. This warranty does not cover failure of our products due to improper handling, misuse or improper installation.

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