Waterfall winch consists of two or triple drums that are in waterfall arrangement. It can be designed for different purposes, such as mooring, towing, positioning, anchor handling based on custom requirements. The winch in waterfall type is normally designed with spooling devices to improve rope winding on the drum. Our winch machines can be custom designed and built with the most advanced technology to make sure you get the most appropriate solution at the best price.
Hydraulic Waterfall Winch
Two Main Types of Waterfall Winch For Sale
Electric Type
Electric winch is an economical option for marine duty application since it provides low operational cost, safe and reliable performance, easy installation and little maintenance. It is a simple winch device that can be engineered for different uses. If you are looking for a more cost-effective option, we suggest you to try electric first.
| Model | Electric waterfall winch |
| Load capacity | 10~100 ton |
| Rope capacity | 500~2000m |
| Working speed | 5 ~ 20 m/min |
| Drum | Double |
| Certificate | BV, ABS, DNV, RMRS, etc |
Hydraulic Type
Hydraulic winch is preferred when you need to handle heavier loads or extreme tasks. It provides high strength, durability and constant speed. A hydraulic pump is required to operate the winch. The installation of this equipment also requires bulky pipelines and fittings. The hydraulic power winch can be operated from HPU, from a central control or wireless remote control.
| Model | Hydraulic waterfall winch |
| Load capacity | 5~300 ton |
| Rope capacity | 200~1500m |
| Working speed | 4.5 ~ 20 m/min |
| Drum | Double |
| Certificate | BV, ABS, DNV, RMRS, etc |
In addition to the above types of winches, we also offer diesel engine winches to suit your load handling requirements and applications.
Features of Aicrane Waterfall Winch
- Electric, hydraulic or diesel power
- Various control options (local control, remote control)
- Single speed, two speed or variable speed
- Fail-safe motor brake
- Design standard based on BV, ABS, DNV, RMRS, etc.
- Epoxy zinc rich primer marine coating for excellent corrosion resistance
- Drive failure braking protection system for a safer winching operation
- Manual emergency release
Optional components that you may need
- Bolted or welded mount
- Remote control
- Drum guard
- Grooved drum
- Rope spooling device
- Band brake, manually or hydraulically operated
- Clutch, manually or hydraulically operated
- Optional warping head
- Load and rope length display
Common Applications of Waterfall Type Winch
For Mooring
Mooring winch is widely used on the shore or on the deck of a boat for mooring operations. You can choose from electric and hydraulic mooring winches based on your operational requirements, infrastructure, your preference and financial reasons.
For Positioning
The winch is specifically designed and manufactured to assist with the positioning and loading of barges and dredges as these vessels float on water and are subject to the forces of river currents and wind. The positioning winch can move the vessels into desired location at a terminal securely.