PALFINGER offers robust anchor and mooring solutions engineered for reliability, safety, and performance across all vessel types and marine applications.

Anchor Windlass Winches

PALFINGER anchor windlass winches are designed for up to 160 mm chains with a wide range of drive options available. Standard features include fabricated steel construction, gears hardened to exceed working load requirements, clutched and braked drum, and corrosion resistance.

Electric or hydraulic drives are available along with warping heads. Windlasses can be modified to suit customers applications and special operating requirements. The anchor windlass winches have rugged design and heavy duty split bronze bearings. The operating mechanism for brakes and clutches are designed for easy and safe manual operation but may also be remotely operated by hydraulic cylinders. The brakes are easily adjustable.

The winch design provides easy access to all points for lubrication and inspections. Special windlass winches without cable lifters (wire drum windlass winches) can also be supplied.

Features

Features

  • Electric or hydraulic drive
  • Rated pull (cable lifters) according to class
  • Single or double configuration
  • Chain size from 36-160 mm
  • Manually operated clutch and band brake
  • Local control
Options

Options

  • Auto tension/tension control
  • With or without mooring drum
  • With or without warping end
  • Remote control (wireless)
  • Chain length and/or speed measurement
  • Bridge operated anchor drop
  • Hydraulic operated brake

Mooring Winches

PALFINGER mooring winches have a rugged design and heavy duty split bronze bearings. The operating mechanism for brakes and clutches are designed for easy and safe manual operation, but may also be remotely operated by hydraulic cylinders. The brakes are easily adjustable.

The winch design provides easy access to all points for lubrication and inspections. Mooring winches can be supplied with a pulling capacity from 5-40 tonnes and are available in single or double drum configuration, also split drums.

Features

Features

  • Electric or hydraulic drive
  • Single or multi drum configuration
  • With or without warping end
  • Rated pull: 5 -40 tonnes
  • Manually operated clutch and band brake
  • Local control
Options

Options

  • Auto tension/tension control
  • Hydraulic operated band brake
  • Hydraulic operated clutch
  • Light line speed
  • Remote control (wireless)

Capstans

Capstans

All capstans are available with electric or hydraulic drive and are delivered with a rated pull from 3-20 t.

 

The electric capstans can be incorporated direct into the deck construction by means of a foundation pipe piece. The foundation is open at the bottom and makes it easy to connect the motor from below deck. The electric capstans are delivered with DOL or frequency converter for variable speed.

 

Hydraulic capstans are designed with internal drive systems in order to save space onboard the vessel.

Bollard Capstans

The bollard capstans are space-saving onboard the vessel and combine the features of a standard capstan with the features of a standard bollard. Bollard capstans are delivered with electric or hydraulic drive.

Features

Features

  • Electric or hydraulic drive
  • Speed up to 24m/min
  • Local control
Rotating Part

Rotating Part

  • Pulling force: 5-10 tons
  • Rope MBL: 510kN (maximum)
  • Diameter: Ø 508mm
  • Lenght: Ø 720mm
  • Material: Mild steel
Non-rotating Part

Non-rotating Part

  • Rope MBL: 510kN (maximum)
  • Diameter: Ø508 mm
  • Length: Ø 720 mm
  • Material: Mild Steel
  • Type: DIN 82607-D20

Global Service Competence

Solutions you can rely on

PALFINGER provides complete marine service solutions to keep your deck equipment and lifesaving appliances performing at their best. With our global network of over 300 specially trained engineers, we deliver inspections, maintenance, refurbishments, and upgrades – plus spare parts for PALFINGER and OEM equipment, efficient repairs, and expert training programs. Our team ensures reliability, safety, and performance to keep your fleet running smoothly.

 

Service excellence at a glance:

  • Inspection and Maintenance
  • Refurbishments and Upgrades
  • Spare Parts and Repair
  • Agreements
  • Training
  • Industrial Services | Rope Access
  • Hook Replacement

 

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