When a crane, winch or hoist spools more than one layer of wire rope onto a smooth drum, the rope begins to destroy itself. Cutting-in, crushing, and unpredictable gapping dramatically shorten rope life, create safety hazards, and increase downtime. LeBus groove, the counterbalanced parallel ... Read More

LBS Groove (Lebus Groove) is a high-precision dual-folded rope guiding system designed exclusively for multi-layer wire rope spooling on winch and hoist drums. As the original and globally recognized wire rope spooling technology, it provides a reliable solution to avoid rope damage and achieve ... Read More

In modern offshore and industrial applications, storage winches play a critical role in handling and storing long lengths of wire rope or cable. However, one of the most common challenges faced by operators is irregular spooling, which can lead to cable damage, reduced efficiency, and increased ... Read More

Introduction Wire rope is one of the most critical components in lifting and hoisting systems. Whether used in offshore winches, drilling rigs, mining hoists, or construction equipment, the correct spooling of wire rope on a winch drum is essential for safe and efficient operation. Wire rope winding ... Read More

Understanding Cross-Layering in Offshore Winch Operations In U.S. offshore winch systems—especially in ROV LARS and subsea umbilical applications—multi-layer wire rope spooling remains a critical operational challenge. Cross-layering, rope biting into lower wraps, and inconsistent spooling geometry ... Read More

As the bells of the Spring Festival chime, LBS Junzhong Machinery Manufacturing Company extends our warmest greetings to our global partners and clients. We are officially stepping into the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of passion, speed, and unstoppable progress. Reflecting on a Year of ... Read More

This news showcases our LBS grooved drum split sleeves, presented through four real factory photos, including overall structure, groove details, surface condition, and edge finishing. The drum shell is manufactured with precision LBS grooves, ensuring orderly and stable rope spooling during ... Read More

During winch operation, wire rope spooling quality directly affects system safety and service life. Uneven winding, rope piling, or misalignment can lead to premature rope wear and unstable operation. The LBS grooved drum is designed to guide the wire rope into a fixed position during each layer of ... Read More

Introduction In heavy-duty industries such as offshore engineering, mining, construction, and drilling operations, winches are required to operate under high loads and harsh working conditions. One of the most critical components in a winch system is the winch drum, which directly interacts with the ... Read More

The Lebus Benefit: Smooth spooling operations to improve winch performance Increased safety and control Longer rope life,meaning less money spent on replacing ropes Reduced machinery downtime to replace worn ropes. The lebus system keeps the spooled rope in a uniformed pattern,evently distributing ... Read More