Marine Hydraulic Mooring Anchor Windlass
A hydraulic mooring anchor windlass can be used not only to lift and lower anchor and anchor chains, but also to moor and handle heavy tasks. It is typically equipped with one or two drums to achieve this function. The hydraulic mooring anchor windlass is widely accepted on large vessels with its hydraulic motor. The hydraulic system can be fitted with manual proportional valve to realize step-less speed.
Overview
The hydraulic mooring anchor windlass is a crucial piece of equipment on ships and boats used for handling anchoring and mooring operations. It's essentially a machine that helps raise or lower the anchor and chains, as well as move heavy loads. It typically consists of a hydraulic motor, reduction gearbox, gypsy wheel, drum, brake and clutch. It can also be equipped with warping head if you need. The hydraulic system can provide high power output relative to an electric motor. This makes them suitable for large ships to complete more heavy and complex operations. It can also have a more precise control of chain length and direction. And the drum can hold ropes and cable to lift heavy objects. The hydraulic mooring anchor windlass is commonly used on a wide range of vessels, including cargo ships, oil tankers, and offshore drilling rigs. They are essential for safe anchoring and mooring operations, allowing vessels to securely anchor in various conditions.
Features
Driven by the hydraulic motor
Gypsy wheel: single, double, or other type
Warping head: none, single, double, or other type
Drum: single, double or other type
Manually or hydraulically operated brake and clutch
Easy for installation, maintenance, lubrication and inspection
High efficiency and quality
Local or remote control
Can be customized as per user’s requirements.
Drawing of Marine Hydraulic Mooring Anchor Windlass
Main technical specifications(only for reference)
Chain dia. (mm) | Chain grade | Anchoring speed (m/s) | Work load (kN) | Overload pull (kN) | Holding load (kN) |
17.5 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 14.6 | 21.9 | 115 |
19.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 17.2 | 25.8 | 135 |
20.5 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 20.0 | 30.0 | 157 |
22.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 23.0 | 34.5 | 180 |
24.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 27.4 | 41.1 | 214 |
26.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 32.1 | 48.2 | 250 |
28.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 37.2 | 55.8 | 289 |
30.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 42.8 | 64.2 | 330 |
32.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 48.6 | 72.9 | 374 |
34.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 54.9 | 82.4 | 421 |
36.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 61.6 | 92.4 | 470 |
38.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 68.9 | 103.4 | 522 |
40.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 76.0 | 114.0 | 576 |
42.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 83.8 | 125.7 | 632 |
44.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 92.0 | 138.0 | 691 |
46.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 100.5 | 150.8 | 753 |
48.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 109.4 | 164.1 | 816 |
50.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 118.8 | 178.2 | 882 |
52.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 128.4 | 192.6 | 950 |
54.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 138.5 | 207.8 | 1021 |
56.0 | AM3 | ≥0.15 | 149.0 | 223.5 | 1093 |
