MEGA Horizontal Windlasses
Horizontal windlasses have the main shaft with single or dual chain gypsies and capstans driving through a single gear drive. This drive mechanism is totally enclosed in the windlass casing above deck, which is an advantage when space below deck is at a premium.
A horizontal windlass gypsy increases the height of fall of the chain into the chain locker where depth may be critical. Positioning of the gypsy and chain pipe requires the location of the horizontal windlass above the chain-locker and the lead from the bow roller or hawser pipe determines the location.
Gypsy centres to windlass or vessel centre cannot be varied. All running gear can be serviced and lubricated without interfering with the windlass casing or chain pipes. Independent operation of capstan(s) and gypsies by declutching the drive. Operation of the horizontal capstan in the standing position for mooring and line handling can be advantageous.
Horizontal windlass casings are cast marine grade aluminium alloy with white gloss enamel finish.
All Muir horizontal windlasses have heavy duty clutch drives with handwheel and brake bands to gypsies for infinite control of braking.
A vertical capstan option on top of the windlass can facilitate mooring and line handling when horizontal capstans cannot be fitted due to limited deck space.
Standard Features
- Single capstan to port, gypsy to starboard
- Reversible motor
- Independent operation of gypsy and capstan
- Heavy duty totally sealed gearbox with ground worm drive and tapered roller bearings in oil bath
- All lubrication points are external
- White epoxy enamel housing with chrome bronze gypsy capstan
- Knurled capstan for line grip
- Stainless steel shaft
- Dog clutch and clutch handles polished 316 stainless steel
- Chain pipes
- Chrome bronze gypsy capstan
Note: Maximise angle of chain wrap up to 180°
Options
- 316L stainless steel housing in lieu of aluminium housing
- White epoxy enamel housing with polished bronze gypsy and capstan
- White epoxy enamel housing with polished stainless steel gypsy and capstan
- Twin gypsies
- Twin capstans
- Fluted capstans for line grip
- Vertical capstans
- 2 speed motor or variable speed controls
- Protective weather proof cover
- Increased working speed
- High pressure motors available on request
- Various colours available for housing finish
- Hydraulic and electric power packs and controls
- Control cabinets for electric AC Models for in one or two speed or variable speed drives (VFD’s)
