The Winch provides a secure means of manually raising and lowering the flag in Internal Wire Cable Halyard flagpoles. Manufactured from stainless steel, this style of gearless winch was designed specifically for the flagpole industry. Efficient gear ratios provide a smooth, easy method for raising, lowering, and stopping the flag at any height. The brake mechanism utilizes large bronze brake shoes which automatically engage when the handle stops rotating and is removed.