{"product_id":"cable-tensioner-ps654-8-drum","title":"Cable Tensioner | PS654 Worm Gear Winches | 8 in Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PSCT8 is a spring-loaded wire rope tensioner for PIERCE PS654 series worm gear winches with 8 in drum widths. Prolongs cable life by reducing kinks and flat spots, and provides constant tension against the drum to eliminate backlash and bird-nesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen should I add a cable tensioner?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny time you've experienced bird-nesting, wraps slipping off the drum during free-spool, or rope wear from rubbing against itself. The tensioner is cheap insurance against rope damage and stuck winches — and dramatically extends the working life of expensive wire rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded wire rope tensioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 8 in drum widths on PIERCE PS654 series worm gear winches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with a roller guide for best cable management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierce SKU PSCT8 — typically in stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 11 in drum version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/cable-tensioner-ps654-11-drum\"\u003eCable Tensioner (PSCT11)\u003c\/a\u003e. For winches this tensioner fits, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/9000-lb-12v-worm-gear-winch-8-drum\"\u003e12V Industrial Worm Gear Winch (8 in Drum)\u003c\/a\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Never use a winch for lifting or moving people. Pulling and recovery use only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIERCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43481931743484,"sku":"PSCT8","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/6276\/5820\/files\/Cable_Tensioner_Worm_Gear_Winches_8_Cable_Drum.webp?v=1774221427","url":"https:\/\/www.piercearrowinc.com\/en-ca\/products\/cable-tensioner-ps654-8-drum","provider":"PIERCE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}