Windlass Gearboxes - Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment
A windlass gearbox transmits and reduces motor speed to provide the high torque required for raising or lowering a vessel's anchor and chain. Marine units typically use enclosed helical, bevel-helical, worm, or planetary gearing with corrosion-resistant protection.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Windlass Gearboxes |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment |
| Product Reference | 393 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Kumera, ZOLLERN, Bonfiglioli |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. High reduction ratio and torque capacity |
| 2. Designed for intermittent reversing duty |
| 3. Enclosed gears with oil or grease lubrication |
| 4. Marine corrosion-resistant coating and seals |
| 5. Provision for brake, clutch, and motor integration |
Applications of Windlass Gearboxes
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Anchor windlasses on commercial ships |
| 2. Combined anchor-mooring windlasses |
| 3. Deck winches and anchor-handling machinery |
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 installations are commonly designed and tested to ISO 4568 and applicable IACS Unified Requirements, including UR A3. Gear materials, welding, electrical equipment, and protective coatings may also follow relevant ISO, IEC, DIN, or class rules. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Project-specific design approval or product certification may be required by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, or ClassNK. Approval depends on vessel class, anchor equipment number, rated load, holding load, braking arrangement, and installation. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Confirm reduction ratio, rated torque, shaft rotation, motor interface, brake arrangement, and foundation alignment. Use specified coupling tolerances, mounting-bolt torque, lubricant grade, oil level, and breather position. Verify chain-wheel operation under no-load and controlled-load conditions. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect lubricant level and condition, seals, bearings, gear noise, backlash, mounting bolts, couplings, and brake interfaces. Change lubricant at the maker's interval, keep breathers clear, repair coating damage, and investigate oil contamination, overheating, or abnormal vibration promptly. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate and lock out electrical or hydraulic power before maintenance. Secure the anchor and chain independently, release stored brake or hydraulic energy, keep personnel clear of rotating parts and chain paths, and never exceed the gearbox or windlass rated load. |
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