Functions of Electric Mooring Winch

This type of winch can operate effectively when the ship is berthing. It has many other functions, such as drifting, supporting and positioning during loading and unloading. At the same time, by means of constant tension, it helps compensate for deviation caused the vibration.

The electric type mooring winch is very easy and safe to use as compared to a hydraulic mooring winch. It has simple structure and can be controlled remotely. Powered by electricity, this winch machine has low operating cost.

Single drum mooring winch parameters: Load capacity: 1 ton – 100 ton

Drum capacity: 200m- 600m

Speed: ≤15m/min

Drum No.: single

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Multiple Types of Electric Mooring Windlass

We supply a variety of electric mooring winches to suit varied needs of customers. According to the winch drum, we have single drum, double drum and three drum winches for you to choose from. According to the working speed, there are single speed, two speed and three speed winches. And according to the structure, we offer coaxial winch and waterfall winch to match your performance and operating conditions. In addition, the mooring winch for ships can be right-hand and left-hand based on user’s preference.

Double drum mooring winch parameters: Load capacity: 20 ton – 100 ton

Drum capacity: 200m- 1000m

Speed: ≤15m/min

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In order to select a proper electric mooring winch machine, there are a few main specifications you need to specify, including the working load of winch drum, holding load, rope diameter, nominal speed, rope capacity, operating voltage and structural requirements. What’s more, do you require a rope guide? Do you need an automatic mooring winch? How is the working condition? Do you need a warping end? Do you need a classification society certification? These questions are very useful for deciding the most suitable winch system for your particular applications.

Distinct Features of Electric Mooring Winch

Reliable and durable performance

Easy operation and excellent safety

Easy installation and minimal maintenance

Simple structure and reasonable cost

Marine mooring winch for sale parameters: Load capacity: 20 ton – 100 ton

Drum capacity: 200m- 1000m

Speed: ≤15m/min

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Mooring Winch Construction

Electric mooring windlass is a simple piece of marine machine incorporating a winch onto which the cable or rope is wound. Through spur gear transmission system, the motor drive is connected to the winch drum and warping end. The transmission system can also be fitted with a clutch and a band brake. The warping end functions as a locking device as it can prevent the rope from sliding off the drum when it is pulled excessively.

Backed by professional technical team, the electric mooring winch supplied by our company can be designed into any capacity and size to match your business demands, such as 5 ton mooring winch, 10 ton mooring winch, 15 ton mooring winch, 20 ton mooring winch and 50 ton mooring winch. Besides, it can be custom designed and constructed to meet your special requirements.

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Technical Requirements of Mooring Winch

Rope drum

Generally, the safety factor of the cable is 6~8. If no special requirements are specified, the safety factor will be 6. The rope is available in many different types, such as synthetic fiber and wire rope. When using the wire rope, the diameter of the drum is not less than 16 times the designed rope diameter.

Automatic control brake

The electric mooring winch will be equipped with automatic control brake. When the handle is at the brake or the winch is unpowered, this device should automatically brake.

Drum brake

Each winch should be equipped with drum brake for a safe winching operation.

Winch controls

The direction of movement should be clearly marked on the control device.

Clutch

For double drum mooring winch or winch with warping end, a clutch should be placed between the drive unit and the drum.

Warping end

The warping end is optional for your mooring winch. Its shape should meet the standard of GB7390.

Rope guide

According to the customer’s requirements, rope guide can be fitted on the electric marine winch.

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Mooring Winch Maintenance Tips

A proper maintenance of mooring winch is indeed important for the overall safe mooring operations. Here are some maintenance tips for your reference.

Check the critical components of winch machine prior mooring to make sure they are in good working conditions. For instance, check all controls, rope and drum. Conduct regular greasing of rotating parts of mooring winch, such as rollers, drum and fairleads. Conduct visual inspection periodically for damages. Clear walkway to ensure the deck is completely free of obstructions and oil residues. Maintain the wire rope regularly to improve its performance as well as extend its life. Mark and label the winch properly to ensure a safe and effective operation. Specifically speaking, the rotating direction of the drum should be clearly marked; the fairleads and rollers should be marked with their safe working limits; braking capacity shall be marked.

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Selecting A Trusted Mooring Winch Manufacturer

Looking for a reliable and durable windlass mooring winch? then go for Aimix Group. We have a wealth of experience in winch design, fabrication, delivery, installation and maintenance. Our winch products have been exported to many counties and regions in the world. The mooring winch offered by our company is available with multiple types and configurations, mainly including electric, hydraulic and diesel winches. Each of them can be tailored to your specific needs. Our winches are meant for the utmost efficiency, safety, reliability and durability of mooring operations. What’s more, we offer the most competitive winch price to our clients. To receive a free electric mooring winch quotation, call us today or send an email to us.