Aicrane supplies a wide range of anchor windlass and related components to meet all the needs of anchoring operations. Our safe and efficient anchor windlass winch is designed to ensure your successful operation.
Two Main Types of Anchor Windlass For Sale
Electric Anchor Windlass
Technical Parameters
| Model | Electric Windlass |
| Dia of anchor chain/rope | ø12mm – ø128mm |
| No. of gypsy | Single or double |
| Load capacity | 1 ton- 100 ton |
| Speed | 9-11 m/min |
| Certificate | BV, ABS, DNV, RMRS, etc |
Advantages of Electric Windlass Winch
- Simple structure
- Convenient management
- Low operating cost
- Easy to install and maintain
Test Run Video of Electric Windlass
Working Principle
How Does An Electric Anchor Windlass Work?
The power source of the electric windlass is an electric motor, which drives the main shaft to rotate after the large and small gears in the reduction box achieve multi-stage deceleration. Due to the high reduction ratio requirements, the reduction mechanism is relatively large.
The electric windlass anchor winch is mainly used on small and medium-sized ships, and is generally suitable for anchor chains with a diameter of 16mm-93mm.
Hydraulic Anchor Windlass
Technical Parameters
| Model | Hydraulic Windlass |
| Dia of anchor chain/rope | ø12mm – ø128mm |
| Speed | 9-11 m/min |
| Load capacity | 1 ton- 100 ton |
| Certificate | BV, ABS, DNV, RMRS, etc |
Advantages of Hydraulic Anchor Windlass
Compared with the electric windlass, under the same power, the hydraulic windlass has the advantages of compact size, light weight, stable operation, and can realize stepless speed regulation and automatically prevent overload.
Working Principle
How Does A Hydraulic Windlass Work?
The Electro-hydraulic Windlass is driven by the electric motor to drive the hydraulic pump, and the generated oil pressure drives the oil motor, and then the windlass is operated through the reducer (or without the reducer).
The hydraulic windlass is widely used on modern large and medium-sized ships, and is suitable for anchor chains with a diameters of 16mm-120mm.
Features And Options of Aicrane Anchor Windlass
- Electric or hydraulic drive
- Single or double gypsy
- Warping head
- Manually or hydraulically operated clutch
- Manually or hydraulically operated band brake
- Local or remote control
- Emergency release
What Is A Windlass Used For?
The windlass is used to retract and release anchors and anchor chains. It is usually installed on the main deck of the fore and stern part of the ship for anchoring and mooring of the ship. The warping head on both sides of the gypsy can be used for line handling.
Information Required For Quotation
If you are interested in Aicrane boat windlass, please kindly provide the following information so that we can offer you an ideal anchor windlass:
- Load capacity
- The length and diameter of the anchor chain
- Are there any special requirements for speed? Generally the windlass speed is 10m/min.
- Do you need a small warping head?
- Electric or hydraulicwindlass?
- 3-phase voltage
You can send us your inquiry by filling in the contact form or sending an email to us. Our sales staff will get back to you soon after receiving your inquiry and provide you with a suitable quotation.