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Features
- Preventing overload rope tension due to sudden load peeks
- Loadlim™ emergency release function
- Emergency stop function
- Remote control
- Dependable, high-speed, dynamic braking while limiting the maximum load on the wire rope
- Simple, automatic operation
- Drive system PLC allows selection of maximum load limits for different ropes
- Effectively eliminates drive-train inertia during surges on the wire rope, minimizing load spikes
- Designed for continuous braking at maximum load
- Allows more effective use of the winch-rated capacity in all weather conditions
Packages
- Anchor handling and towing winch
- Active heave compensation
- Secondary winch with emergency release system
- Electrical drive system with patented Loadlim
- Rope reels
- Towbox—shark jaws and tow pins
- Stern rollers
- Pop-up pins
- Chain-pulling winch
- Chain wheel replacement tool
- Cargo rail cranes with remote-controlled gripper head
- Deep penetration anchor launching system
- Pendant wire drum
- Rope and wire turn sheave
- Fairlead sheave for moonpool wire launching
Equipment Specifications
Anchor Handling and Towing Winches | |
Max. rope tension |
200 to 1,000 T (at first layer) |
Rope speed |
0 to 200 m/min (depending on input power and rope tension) |
Rope storage |
up to 18 000 m (100 mm rope at single drum) |
Drum arrangement |
Single or multiple drums in waterfall or in-line configurations |
Electric Secondary Winches | SW120T E | SW 170T E | SW250T E | SW300T E |
Winch capacity (max. line pull) | 120 T | 170 T | 250 T | 300 T |
Drum length (main/socket comp.) | 4500/1100 mm | 4500/1100 mm | 4500/1100 mm | 4500/1100 mm |
Drum/flange diameter | 1500/4500 mm | 1500/4500 mm | 1500/4500 mm | 1500/4500 mm |
Wire/rope diameter | 64/230 mm | 76/230 mm | 90/230 mm | 96/230 mm |
Drum capacity (wire) | 7600 m | 6900 m | 6100 m | 5900 m |
Wire speed (max./part load) | 19/35 m/min | 20/37 m/min | 20/37 m/min | 20/37 m/min |
Dry weight winch and sp. device | 56 000 kg | 83 000 kg | 90 000 kg | 95 000 kg |
Max. weight of wire on drum | 132 000 kg | 170 000 kg | 210 000 kg | 230 000 kg |
Power consumption (approx.) | 500 kW | 660 kW | 1000 kW | 1200 kW |
Models SW140T E and SW 200T E are not shown here. Please visit the resource section for more information.
Chain Wheel Replacement Tool (CWRT) | Capacity and Performance |
Extraction/installation stroke | 750 mm |
Horizontal frame stroke horizontal | 3800 mm |
Vertical frame stroke | 400 mm |
Rotation and handling arm | -90 to +90° |
Max. vertical load on handling arm | 16 T |
Chain Wheel Size | Weight |
100 mm | 4200 kg |
114 mm | 4600 kg |
127 mm | 6300 kg |
133 mm | 7100 kg |
152 mm | 11 000 kg |
165 mm | 14 000 kg |
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Lifting and Handling Product Portfolio
Brochure highlighting our Lifting and Handling products and services
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Anchor Handling and Towing Winches Flyer
Flyer for our line of Anchor Handling and Towing Winches
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Chain Wheel Replacement Tool Flyer
Flyer for our line of Chain Wheel Replacement Tools
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Electric Secondary Winches Flyer
Flyer for our line of Electric Secondary Winches
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A-Frame Cranes
Flyer for our line of A-Frame Cranes
A Lifetime of Lifting
We can help you with anchor handling equipment repairs, refurbishment, and exchanges. With a wide variety of spare parts available in our global warehouses, we supply the support you need for a successful operation. By performing annual surveys with additional performance checks, we help you maximize the use of your assets.

Highly accurate loading through tension control

Active heave compensation

Complete and compact equipment package
