Windlass
medium
Anchor windlass for raising/lowering anchor and chain.
Known Models (31)
Brattvaag BV-HW200 Hydraulic Windlass
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 200
chain_diameter_mm: 68
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Swivel joint leakage
- • Clutch band wear
- • Foundation bolt corrosion
Service: NDT foundation welds at dry-dock; replace clutch bands at 6000 hours.
Spares: Brattvaag: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Brattvaag BV-HW350 Hydraulic Windlass
350 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 350
chain_diameter_mm: 87
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • High-pressure hose burst
- • Gypsy tooth fracture
- • Brake fade under load
Service: Replace high-pressure hoses every 4 years; NDT gypsy teeth at dry-dock.
Spares: Brattvaag: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Brattvaag BV-HW500 Hydraulic Windlass
500 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 500
chain_diameter_mm: 97
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Accumulator bladder failure
- • Pump cavitation
- • Chain tensioner malfunction
Service: Pre-charge accumulators quarterly; verify pump suction line integrity.
Spares: Brattvaag: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
CSSC Marine Equipment CW-E150 Electric Windlass
150 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 150
chain_diameter_mm: 58
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Contactor pitting
- • Gearbox noise
- • Chain pocket insert wear
Service: Replace contactors at 5000 operations; monitor gearbox vibration.
Spares: CSSC Marine Equipment: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
CSSC Marine Equipment CW-E280 Electric Windlass
280 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 280
chain_diameter_mm: 78
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor bearing failure
- • Control panel corrosion
- • Brake spring fatigue
Service: Marine-grade enclosure required for control panel; grease motor bearings quarterly.
Spares: CSSC Marine Equipment: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
CSSC Marine Equipment CW-H400 Hydraulic Windlass
400 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 400
chain_diameter_mm: 92
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • HPU filter clogging
- • Cylinder rod scoring
- • Chain stopper pin wear
Service: Replace HPU filters monthly in dusty environments; chrome-plate cylinder rods.
Spares: CSSC Marine Equipment: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd. D2-50F
Pull force per Hersteller-Datenblatt
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
source: dnv-approval-finder
model_number: RCDB000006Z
Common Failures:
- • Band brake Belagverschleiß bei häufigen Hafenmanövern
- • Wildcat-Taschenverschleiß nach 15.000+ Betriebsstunden
- • Hydraulikmotor-Dichtungsleck bei hydraulischen Varianten
- • Elektromotor-Isolationsfehler durch Deckbelastung und Feuchtigkeit
Service: Bremsbelag-Inspektion alle 6 Monate. Getriebeöl-Wechsel alle 2 Jahre. Wildcat-Messung bei Dockung. Motor-Isolationstest jährlich.
Spares: Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd.: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Karmoy Winch KAW-E180 Electric Windlass
180 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 180
chain_diameter_mm: 64
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Encoder failure in cold weather
- • Brake pad glazing
- • Cable gland water ingress
Service: Use arctic-grade lubricants below -20C; inspect cable glands for water ingress.
Spares: Karmoy Winch: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Karmoy Winch KAW-H250 Hydraulic Windlass
250 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 250
chain_diameter_mm: 76
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic motor seal leak
- • Brake accumulator pre-charge loss
- • Chain counter failure
Service: Check accumulator nitrogen pre-charge quarterly.
Spares: Karmoy Winch: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries KW-E220 Electric Windlass
220 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 220
chain_diameter_mm: 70
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Planetary gear wear
- • Slip ring corrosion
- • Foundation cracking
Service: Inspect planetary gears at 6000 hours; protect slip rings from moisture.
Spares: Kawasaki Heavy Industries: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries KW-H350 Hydraulic Windlass
350 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 350
chain_diameter_mm: 87
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Axial piston pump wear
- • Manifold valve leakage
- • Chain gypsy scoring
Service: Replace pump pistons at 10000 hours; check manifold torques annually.
Spares: Kawasaki Heavy Industries: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries KW-E400 Electric Windlass
400 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
· Electric Windlass
swl_kn: 400
chain_diameter_mm: 92
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Transformer overheating
- • Brake actuator failure
- • Chain counter sensor
Service: Monitor transformer temperature; test brake actuator quarterly.
Spares: Kawasaki Heavy Industries: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
✔ Pros
- • High pulling power with a safe working load of 400 kN
- • Electric drive reduces maintenance and increases safety
- • Suitable for large vessels requiring heavy-duty anchor handling
- • Quarterly testing of the brake actuator ensures reliability
⚠ Cons
- • Transformer overheating can be a significant issue if not monitored
- • Brake actuator failure can lead to operational downtime
- • Chain counter sensor failures may affect accuracy
Typical Vessels:
TankerBulk CarrierContainer
Certifications:
DNV
Decision Guide: Choose if you prioritize high pulling power, reduced maintenance, and increased safety in anchor handling operations. Avoid if you are concerned about potential transformer overheating issues or require a windlass with a proven track record of reliability in extreme weather conditions.
Use Cases: Typically deployed on large commercial vessels such as tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships that require heavy-duty anchor handling capabilities.
Kongsberg Maritime AW-200 Electric Windlass
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 200
chain_diameter_mm: 73
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor overheating
- • Brake lining wear
- • Chain gypsy wear
- • Encoder failure
Service: Annual brake inspection; grease gypsy teeth every 500 hours.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kongsberg Maritime AW-350 Electric Windlass
350 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 350
chain_diameter_mm: 87
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • VFD fault
- • Chain stopper alignment
- • Brake drum scoring
Service: Check VFD cooling fans quarterly; torque chain stopper bolts annually.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kongsberg Maritime AW-500 Hydraulic Windlass
500 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 500
chain_diameter_mm: 97
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic seal leakage
- • Pressure relief valve drift
- • Gypsy insert wear
Service: Replace seals at 8000 hours; check relief valve setting annually.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kongsberg Maritime AW-150 Combined Windlass-Mooring
150 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 150
chain_diameter_mm: 58
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Split drum seal failure
- • Clutch engagement issues
- • Warping drum wear
Service: Inspect clutch mechanism every 2000 hours.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kongsberg Maritime AW-280 Electric Windlass
280 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 280
chain_diameter_mm: 78
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Chain counter malfunction
- • Motor brush wear
- • Brake spring fatigue
Service: Calibrate chain counter annually; replace brushes at 6000 hours.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes AW-E180 Electric Windlass
180 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 180
chain_diameter_mm: 64
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Gearbox oil leakage
- • Limit switch failure
- • Brake pad wear
Service: Change gearbox oil every 4000 hours; inspect limit switches quarterly.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes AW-H400 Hydraulic Windlass
400 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 400
chain_diameter_mm: 92
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • HPU overheating
- • Counterbalance valve failure
- • Chain pipe corrosion
Service: Monitor HPU oil temperature; replace filters every 2000 hours.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes AW-E250 Electric Windlass
250 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 250
chain_diameter_mm: 76
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Encoder drift
- • Coupling misalignment
- • Brake overheating
Service: Align coupling during docking; calibrate encoder sensor annually.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes AW-H600 Hydraulic Windlass
600 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 600
chain_diameter_mm: 107
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Cylinder seal failure
- • HPU motor insulation breakdown
- • Chain gypsy cracking
Service: NDT gypsy every dry-dock; replace HPU motor insulation at 20000 hours.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes AW-Combined 300
300 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 300
chain_diameter_mm: 81
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Clutch wear
- • Split drum bearing failure
- • Warping head cracks
Service: Inspect clutch plates every 4000 hours.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Plimsoll PE-120 Electric Windlass
120 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 120
chain_diameter_mm: 46
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Worm gear wear
- • Contactor failure
- • Cable damage
Service: Lubricate worm gear monthly; inspect power cables annually.
Spares: Plimsoll: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Plimsoll PE-200 Electric Windlass
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 200
chain_diameter_mm: 68
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor overload
- • Brake lining contamination
- • Foundation bolt loosening
Service: Check foundation bolts quarterly; keep brake linings dry.
Spares: Plimsoll: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Plimsoll PH-300 Hydraulic Windlass
300 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 300
chain_diameter_mm: 78
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic hose aging
- • Valve block contamination
- • Drum bearing failure
Service: Replace hydraulic hoses every 5 years; flush valve block at 4000 hours.
Spares: Plimsoll: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Plimsoll PH-160 Hydraulic Windlass
160 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 160
chain_diameter_mm: 56
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Pump wear ring erosion
- • Solenoid valve sticking
- • Gypsy pocket wear
Service: Inspect pump wear rings at 3000 hours.
Spares: Plimsoll: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Plimsoll PE-350 Electric Windlass
350 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 350
chain_diameter_mm: 87
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • VFD overheating
- • Chain cable twist
- • Brake drum cracking
Service: Ensure VFD room ventilation; NDT brake drum at dry-dock.
Spares: Plimsoll: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
THR Marine THR-CW100 Compact Windlass
100 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 100
chain_diameter_mm: 38
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Worm gear backlash
- • Motor overheating at low speed
- • Deck seal deterioration
Service: Monitor motor temperature during slow-speed heaving.
Spares: THR Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
THR Marine THR-CW200 Compact Windlass
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 200
chain_diameter_mm: 68
speed_m_min: 9
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Planetary gear pitting
- • Brake interlock failure
- • Gypsy bushing wear
Service: Replace gypsy bushings at 8000 hours.
Spares: THR Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
THR Marine THR-HW350 Hydraulic Windlass
350 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
swl_kn: 350
chain_diameter_mm: 87
speed_m_min: 9
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Proportional valve drift
- • HPU cooling fan failure
- • Drum brake adjustment
Service: Recalibrate proportional valves annually; clean HPU coolers monthly.
Spares: THR Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Zhenjiang Marine Auxiliary Machinery Works Life/Rescueboat winch, type D48S and D48Z,
Pull force per Hersteller-Datenblatt
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
imo_approved: True
source: dnv-approval-finder
model_number: MEDF000005G
Common Failures:
- • Band brake Belagverschleiß bei häufigen Hafenmanövern
- • Wildcat-Taschenverschleiß nach 15.000+ Betriebsstunden
- • Hydraulikmotor-Dichtungsleck bei hydraulischen Varianten
- • Elektromotor-Isolationsfehler durch Deckbelastung und Feuchtigkeit
Service: Bremsbelag-Inspektion alle 6 Monate. Getriebeöl-Wechsel alle 2 Jahre. Wildcat-Messung bei Dockung. Motor-Isolationstest jährlich.
Spares: Zhenjiang Marine Auxiliary Machinery Works: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.