Anchor Windlass
A marine anchor windlass is a mechanical device used on ships to raise and lower anchors. Marine anchor windlasses come in various types and sizes, depending on the size and type of the vessel they are installed on. They can be electric, hydraulic, manual or diesel engine driven, with electric and hydraulic being the common types on modern vessels due to their easy operation and high efficiency.
The windlass is mainly composed of base, chain wheel, gear box, brake and clutch, and a control system. The electric anchor windlass has an electric motor, hydraulic windlass has a hydraulic pump station. The diameter of chain wheel varies from 12.5mm to 76mm. It can be customized according to your requirements.
Overview
The marine anchor windlass is a deck machine for heaving and dropping anchor, usually to locate the ship on the sea. The windlass would be set on the foredeck normally and basically consists of the motor, gypsy wheel, as well as other basic parts like brake and clutch. The marine windlass can be equipped with drum and warping head to achieve a multi-purpose application. It can be powered by electric motor, hydraulic motor and diesel engine. The electric and hydraulic motor are applied most frequently. The marine anchor windlass driven by hydraulic motor has a compact structure, small size and smooth operation, while that driven by electric motor is simple in structure.
The anchor windlass is designed to help crew members to control the anchor and chains, ensure ship’s stability and security, and respond to some emergencies. Thus, marine windlass must be made from material of high quality. Generally, the marine windlass can be made from cast steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy to resist the corrosion of seawater.
Features
Driven type: electric, hydraulic, diesel engine
Gypsy: single, double or other
Warping head: none, one or two
Brake and clutch: manual or hydraulic
Local or remote control
Approved by BV, CCS, RINA...
Can be customized as per user’s requirement.
Drawing for Marine Anchor Windlass
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