Capstan
medium
Vertical-axis capstan for warping and line handling.
Known Models (4)
Kawasaki Heavy Industries KW-EC-12 Electric Capstan
12t pull
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
pull_tonnes: 12
speed_m_min: 15
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor brush wear
- • Gearbox noise
- • Barrel surface pitting
Service: Replace brushes at 4000 hours.
Spares: Kawasaki Heavy Industries: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes MG-EC-10 Electric Capstan
10t pull
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
pull_tonnes: 10
speed_m_min: 15
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor overheating
- • Barrel wear
- • Foundation bolt corrosion
Service: Grease barrel head monthly; check foundation bolts quarterly.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes MG-HC-15 Hydraulic Capstan
15t pull
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
pull_tonnes: 15
speed_m_min: 15
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic motor leakage
- • Barrel scoring
- • Valve block contamination
Service: Replace motor seals at 6000 hours.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Plimsoll PL-EC-10 Electric Capstan
10t pull
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
· Electric Capstan
pull_tonnes: 10
speed_m_min: 15
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Worm gear wear
- • Thermal relay tripping
- • Barrel cracking
Service: Check worm gear backlash annually.
Spares: Plimsoll: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
✔ Pros
- • High pulling force of 10 tonnes for secure mooring and anchoring
- • Electric drive for efficient and low-maintenance operation
- • Compact design suitable for various vessel types
⚠ Cons
- • Potential for worm gear wear, requiring regular maintenance
- • Thermal relay tripping may cause operational disruptions
- • Barrel cracking can lead to equipment failure if not addressed
Typical Vessels:
ContainerBulk CarrierGeneral Cargo
Certifications:
DNV
Decision Guide: Choose if you prioritize efficient and low-maintenance mooring and anchoring operations. Avoid if you have limited space for equipment maintenance or if thermal relay tripping is a significant concern.
Use Cases: Typically deployed on container, bulk carrier, and general cargo vessels for mooring and anchoring operations in various ports and harbors.