Warn Industries Announces New Extreme Duty Winch; The WARN 9.5ti Boasts New Look and Features That Radical Off-roaders Need.Business Editors, Automotive WritersNOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available CLACKAMAS, Ore.--(AutomotiveWire)--July 30, 2002 Warn Industries introduced today a new generation of winches for off-roaders that take their vehicles to the limit. Responding to customer need, WARN engineers have designed the new and powerful WARN(R) 9.5ti Thermometric ther·mom·e·try n. 1. Measurement of temperature. 2. The technology of temperature measurement. ther winch winch, mechanical device for hauling or lifting consisting essentially of a movable drum around which a cable is wound so that rotation of the drum produces a drawing force at the end of the cable. for extreme duty. It combines a massive sealed protective structure with a sophisticated thermal motor feedback sensor. "We are very excited to introduce the new WARN 9.5ti since it is simply the best winch on the market today with advanced features and incredible performance," said Thomas Giacomini, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. for Warn Industries. "The 9.5ti has a brand new look and structure to match today's vehicle styles and it is constructed to withstand the toughest terrain and winching while providing vital user information. Unfortunately, for all our current WARN winch owners it will definitely mean time to trade up for the new 9.5ti." The WARN 9.5ti Thermometric provides 9500 pounds of pulling capacity. Its alloy housing is sealed at key points for superior water/environmental resistance and provides a shield for the motor wiring. Its high gloss, chip resistant powder coat finish over chromate chromate /chro·mate/ (kro´mat) any salt of chromic acid. chro·mate n. A salt of chromic acid. chromate any salt of chromic acid. coating provides excellent corrosion resistance. Adding to the new winch design is a new indexed connector for the hand-held remote control and an easy-to-use clutch lever. Internally, the 9.5ti Thermometric winch features the WARN exclusive multi-segment CAM actuated ac·tu·ate tr.v. ac·tu·at·ed, ac·tu·at·ing, ac·tu·ates 1. To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements. 2. brake, a new Gen II Bosch motor and a rugged 3-stage planetary plan·e·tar·y adj. 1. Of, relating to, or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets. 2. a. gear train reduction system. A premier WARN feature is the new motor-mounted thermal sensor A device that detects temperature. Thermal sensors are found in many laptops and desktop PCs in order to sound an alarm when a certain temperature has been exceeded. which relays instantaneous temperature information to the hand-held winch remote to provide instant operator feedback while the winch is in operation. For more information about the WARN 9.5ti or other WARN products, please contact Warn customer service at 800/543-9276 or visit our Website, www.warn.com. About Warn Industries Warn Industries is the world's most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. The company designs, manufacturers and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs. Warn Industries employs more than 500 people in and around Portland, Ore., and Livonia, Mich. For 50 years, whenever durability and dependability have mattered, customers have chosen WARN products. Note: A Photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.073002/bb7 |
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