Marine Mooring Capstan

Marine Mooring Capstan

Application

A marine mooring capstan is a type of deck machinery that is commonly used on ships and boats for mooring operations. It is a mechanical device that uses a rotating drum to wind or unwind ropes, cables, or chains used to secure a vessel to a dock, buoy, or other mooring point. According to the power type, there are mainly electric mooring capstan, hydraulic mooring capstan. The electric mooring capstan can be delivered with a one, two or three speed electric motor. The hydraulic mooring capstan can realize the stepless control of the capstan head by hydraulic or frequency driven capstans.

According to shaft center line orientation, there are vertical mooring capstan and horizontal mooring capstan. Material type of mooring rope will influence capstan drum size, fair-lead type and bending radius, occupied deck space and so on. It’s advised to choose the suitable mooring rope material according to strength, elasticity, durability and operating performance. According to material and diameter of the rope, mooring capstans can be designed and produced to suit different types of ships.

Material

Cast steel, 316L stainless steel.

Advantages and Features

1. Compact structure, high strength;

2. Excellent performance; exquisite appearance;

3. Corrosion resistance, long lifespan;

4. Easy installation, easy maintenance;

5. With or without gypsy wheel;

6. Manual or hydraulic brake and clutch;

7. Horizontal and vertical;

8. Local control and remote control;

9. Can be customized according to customers' requirements;

10. Approved by BV, LR, RINA...

Drawing of Marine Mooring Capstan

Working Load(KN)	Mooring Speed (m/min)	Wire Dia.(mm)	Motor power (kw)
			Electric	Hydraulic
5	≥18	φ11	3/1.2	5.5
10	≥18	φ11	4.3/1.7	7.5
15	≥18	φ13	8.5/3.5	11
20	≥18	φ15	11/11/7.5	15
30	≥18	φ17.5	16/16/11	18.5
50	≥18	φ20.5	16/16/11	30
70	≥15	φ26	22/22/11	45
100	≥15	φ28	45/45/30	55
120	≥15	φ32.5	60/60/45	75
150	≥15	φ36.5	60/60/45	90
200	≥15	φ40	75/75/36	110
250	≥12	φ46	75/75/36	110
Above specifications only for reference, we can supply various capstan according to your requirements.

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