Drum anchor winch is a popular style of anchor winch machine for boats and marine applications. It is a wire rope drum structure. The anchor winch device is usually installed on the main deck of the ship or at the bow and stern. The winch can be designed to be powered electrically or hydraulically depending on user’s preference, the available infrastructure or financial consideration. Interested in our winch equipment? Contact us today and our winch professionals will be more than happy to help you select the most suitable winch system for your boat.
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5 Ton Electric Anchor Winch to Maldives
5-ton electric boat drum anchor winch is packed in wooden box and will be shipped to Maldives. The 5 ton winch is equipped with 100m wire ropes and 16mm anchor chain. Below is the electric anchor drum winch specifications for your reference:
- Working load: 50KN
- Nomical speed: 6m/min
- Capacity of rope: ø16mm*100m (4 layers)
- Holding load: 100KN
Hydraulic Drum Anchor Winch in The Philippines
The hydraulic anchor winch Philippines is driven by a hydraulic pump station and a hydraulic motor, and starts smoothly without impacting the power system. It can realize stepless speed change through the hydraulic proportional valve.
Different Types of Drum Anchor Winch For Sale
Electric Drum Anchor Winch
Electric type anchor winch is compact and simple in structure. It has low operating cost, easy installation and maintenance. The electric anchor winch comes in a wide range of sizes and capacities to meet different needs of customers. What’s more, we can custom design and build the equipment for your special requirements.
| Model | Electric Drum Anchor Winch |
| Dia of anchor chain/rope | ø12mm – ø128mm |
| Load capacity | 1 ton- 100 ton |
| Speed | 9-11 m/min |
| Certificate | BV, ABS, DNV, RMRS, etc |
Hydraulic Drum Anchor Winch
Hydraulic anchor winch can be a great choice for heavy duty applications. It is ideal for the most demanding tasks in marine. The hydraulic anchor winch is more complex in structure and requires more maintenance care as compared to an electric powered winch.
| Model | Hydraulic Drum Anchor Winch |
| Dia of anchor chain/rope | ø12mm – ø128mm |
| Speed | 9-11 m/min |
| Load capacity | 1 ton- 100 ton |
| Certificate | BV, ABS, DNV, RMRS, etc |
Hydraulic Winch VS. Electric Winch
Electric and hydraulic winches, which one is best for boat? This is a concern of many customers.
In general, electric and hydraulic winches are suitable for different working conditions, and are also recommended according to the customer’s budget.
- Electric anchor winches are easy to install and operate, cheap in price, and relatively short in delivery time. What’s more, electric winches take up less space on the deck and are generally suitable for small tonnage ships.
- Hydraulic anchor winches are more efficient than electric winches, and have the ability to carry huge loads. Also, due to the size of the hydraulic system and equipment, hydraulic winches are the best choice for larger ships.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and discuss with one of our experts who will guide you to the right answer.
Options for The Drum Style Anchor Winch
We also offer a range of options to make sure you end up with the best drum anchor winch system, including:
- Single or double drum
- Single or double warping heads
- Rope spooling device
- Load limiter
- Limit switches
- Drum band brake
Features of Drum Anchor Winches For Boats
- Electric or hydraulic power for you to choose from
- Sturdy structure, fabricated steel construction
- Electric or hydraulic motor with fail safe brake motor
- A wide range of drum capacity and line pull to meet varied needs of customers
- Durable paint system to withstand harsh marine environment
Test Run of Anchor Winches
All our anchor winches are well assembled and debugged before leaving the factory to ensure they work properly.
The video below is about the test run of a 78mm electric anchor windlass in our factory. The windlass has ABS certification.
Packaging And Shipping
Our products are generally packaged with plastic film to prevent rain. Electrical and other small parts are packed in standard export fumigation-free wooden boxes or plywood boxes, and reinforced with steel plates to prevent damage in the event of a collision. For transportation, we have a professional shipping department who can assist customers in shipments.
How to Install A Drum Anchor Winch?
Many customers are very concerned about the installation of the drum anchor winch. Is the drum anchor windlass easy to install? How to install the anchor winch windlass? These are frequently asked questions from customers.
For the wire rope anchor winch installations, we have a variety of different options for customers to choose from:
- We can send 1 or 2 engineers to the site to guide the installation. However, customers need to pay the salary, round-trip air tickets, visa, accommodation and other expenses.
- Customers can also hire local equipment installers, and the installation cost is lower than that of our dispatching engineers.
- If the customer installs by himself, we provide 3D installation video, instruction manual, detailed electrical drawings, and 24-hour online installation guidance.
Here is an example of the installation of a 12 ton hydraulic winch in the Philippines. Our engineers are on site to assist customers in installing and debugging the winch equipment.
Certificate of Marine Drum Anchor Winch
We have ISO quality management system certificate, our products have passed CE certification and can enter the EU market.
We can also provide CLASS certificates. BV is required the most, so the time is short and the cost is low. Other certificates like Det Norske Veritas DNV, German Register of Shipping GL, British Register of Shipping LR, American Bureau of Shipping ABS, Russian Register of Shipping RS, Indian Register of Shipping IRS, etc., can also be provided.
Why Choose Us?
Looking for a reliable drum anchor winch manufacturer? Aicrane can be your trusted partner.
- We are an experienced and reputable winch manufacturer in China and supply a wide range of winch machines, including electric winches, hydraulic winches, construction winches, anchor winches, windlasses, mooring winches, towing winches, capstan winches, etc.
- All our products are ruggedly constructed and built with high quality components to ensure durable and reliable performance.
- We can custom design each winch to meet your specific application and ensure the best possible configuration.
- We have a professional service team to provide after-sales service to our clients. The service includes the installation and commissioning of the equipment, staff training, 12-month warranty, free technical advisory service. If you have any questions, contact us at any time. Our service is available at 24/7.
- We make continuous improvement on our products and service to achieve full satisfaction of our clients.
Contact Us For A Quote!
There are some basic information we need to know in order to provide you with a proper proposal, including:
- Rated load or anchor weight
- Wire rope length and diameter
- Are there any special requirements for speed? Generally the speed is 10m/min.
- Do you need a small warping head?
- Is it electric or hydraulic?
- 3-phase voltage
- Working conditions
- Do you need a classification society certification?
You can either fill out the contact form below or send us an email to let us know the specific requirements for the winch you need. After receiving your inquiry, we will arrange for the staff responsible for your country’s business to contact you and provide you with professional services!
