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Levelwind

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002152

A mechanical device on a winch or hoist that guides the wireline or cable evenly onto the drum, preventing uneven spooling and potential damage. It traverses back and forth across the drum as the line is reeled in or out, maintaining consistent tension and preventing kinks. This mechanism is common on wireline units, cranes, and other lifting equipment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002152
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Workover and Intervention
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002152",
  "term": "Levelwind",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A mechanical device on a winch or hoist that guides the wireline or cable evenly onto the drum, preventing uneven spooling and potential damage. It traverses back and forth across the drum as the line is reeled in or out, maintaining consistent tension and preventing kinks. This mechanism is common on wireline units, cranes, and other lifting equipment.",
  "subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/levelwind/"
}

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