Hydraulic Horizontal Capstan

Hydraulic Horizontal Capstan

Application

 A hydraulic horizontal capstan is a device used for mooring and anchoring ships or boats. It consists of a horizontally mounted drum or cylindrical device that is rotated by a hydraulic motor. The drum has a grooved surface that can be used to wrap and control a rope or cable. Hydraulic horizontal capstans are commonly used on larger vessels, such as cargo ships and oil tankers, as well as in ports and marinas. They are preferred over manual or electric capstans for their greater power and control, particularly in harsh weather conditions. Overall, hydraulic horizontal capstans play an important role in marine transportation and are a crucial component for safe and efficient mooring and anchoring of ships and boats.

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Advantages and Features

1. Compact structure, high strength;

2. Local control and remote control;

3. Easy for installation, maintenance, lubrication and inspection;

4. Corrosion resistance, long lifespan

Main Technical Parameter

Type	Working Load(KN)	Mooring Speed (m/min)	Motor Capacity(KW)
5KN	5	15	3
10KN	10	15	5.5
15KN	15	15	7.5
20KN	20	12	11
30KN	30	12	15
50KN	50	12	22
100KN	100	12	45
150KN	150	9	55
200KN	200	9	75
300KN	300	9	90
Above specifications only for reference, we can supply various capstan according to your requirements.

Capstan precautions

1. First of all, the reasonable method in the dragging process is to fix the traction point, fix the body, and skillfully use tools such as tree-hugging belts and ground spears to ensure the reliability of the clutch switch.

2. Ensure that the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle are in a straight line. The angled traction will firstly offset the traction force, and secondly, the steel cable of the winch will be wrapped around one end. If the angle cannot be adjusted, the directional pulley can be used.

3. When pulling objects, if you need to loosen the steel cable, you should use the loosening button with caution, which will easily cause the steel cable to be knotted and entangled on the reel. You can use the clutch to stretch the cable as straight as possible.

4. When dragging heavy objects or vehicles that are difficult to drag, a pulley block can be used to form a loop to increase the traction.

5. A spare battery is also required. The winch can quickly run out of battery power. Double batteries are necessary, and the second battery can be made larger.

6. Wear gloves when operating the winch cable, and place rubber pads and other items on the cable to prevent destructive rebound after the winch cable breaks.

7. When using the winch to pull heavy objects or vehicles, always pay attention to the battery voltage. If the battery voltage is too low, stop the operation immediately, and increase the battery voltage by increasing the engine speed to force the generator to charge. Because the power of the winch motor is rated, the lower the voltage, the greater the current that breaks down the battery and the control relay, and the forced use of low voltage is easy and faster to reduce the life of the battery and the relay in the control box. In the case of low voltage, the rope retraction speed will also be slower.

8. The winch should be rigidly connected to the most solid and reliable place of the car body to avoid separation from the car body or other dangers during towing.

9. If the time is tight and the neatness of the rope cannot be guaranteed, it is also necessary to release the rope fence when conditions permit and rewind the rope fence neatly on the reel. Avoid long and messy winding of the rope fence.