Windlass Clutches - Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment
A windlass clutch engages or disengages the windlass drive from the wildcat or cable lifter, allowing powered anchor handling and controlled free-fall. Designs commonly use cone, jaw, or multi-plate friction mechanisms with manual, hydraulic, or pneumatic actuation.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Windlass Clutches |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment |
| Product Reference | 392 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | MacGregor, Maxwell, Lewmar |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Positive engagement between drive shaft and cable lifter |
| 2. Controlled disengagement for anchor lowering or free-fall |
| 3. High-torque construction for anchor-handling loads |
| 4. Manual, hydraulic, or pneumatic actuation options |
| 5. Corrosion-resistant marine-duty materials and coatings |
Applications of Windlass Clutches
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Anchor windlasses on merchant ships and offshore vessels |
| 2. Combined windlass-mooring winch systems |
| 3. Yacht and workboat anchor-handling equipment |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| RC10-10 | Maxwell Marine |
| V3 | Lewmar |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC10-10 | Clutch type | Manual cone clutch | — |
| V3 | Clutch type | Manual cone clutch | — |
| Merchant-vessel windlass clutch | Actuation | Manual, hydraulic, or pneumatic depending on windlass design | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Windlass assemblies may be designed and tested to ISO 4568 and applicable flag-state, IACS, and classification-society rules. Clutch materials, welding, hydraulic components, and inspection requirements depend on the approved windlass design. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Approval is normally project-specific as part of the complete windlass system. Applicable societies may include DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, RINA, and CCS when supplied with approved drawings, material certificates, and test records. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Confirm shaft diameter, keyway or spline, cone angle, rotation, actuator arrangement, and OEM tolerances. Align mating surfaces, apply specified lubricant only where permitted, set operating clearance, and verify full engagement and release before load testing. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect friction faces, keys, splines, bearings, pins, and actuator linkages for wear, corrosion, glazing, or oil contamination. Maintain specified clearances, lubricate designated points, test engagement regularly, and replace worn parts with OEM-compatible components. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate electrical and hydraulic power, secure the anchor and chain, and release stored energy before servicing. Keep personnel clear of the cable lifter, chain, and rotating parts. Never engage the clutch at uncontrolled speed or exceed the windlass rated load. |
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