A marine anchor windlass is a mechanical device used on ships to raise and lower anchors. Marine anchor windlasses come in various types and sizes, depending on the size and type of the vessel they are installed on. They can be electric, hydraulic, manual or diesel engine driven, with electric and hydraulic being the common types on modern vessels due to their easy operation and high efficiency.
The windlass is mainly composed of base, chain wheel, gear box, brake and clutch, and a control system. The electric anchor windlass has an electric motor, hydraulic windlass has a hydraulic pump station. The diameter of chain wheel varies from 12.5mm to 76mm. It can be customized according to your requirements.