Cargotec Introduces New Range of Offshore Winches

Finland’s Cargotec has introduced a new range of electrically-driven offshore winches that offers proven safety and reliability, with improved operability and reduced environmental impact.

Cargotec can now offer electrically-driven versions of its proven range of offshore MacGregor anchor handling/ towing winches (eAHT).

“This new series of electrically-driven winches inherits the best characteristics of our proven designs,” says Francis Wong, Cargotec’s Sales Director for offshore winch solutions. “This ensures safe operations, easy maintenance, and also combines improved operability with a low environmental impact, reduced power consumption and low installation costs.”

He adds: “All our eAHTs are designed to meet the most stringent offshore standards, including those set by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD). Each winch is fully tested electrically and mechanically before shipping, and can be delivered as a complete unit or multiple assembly units for easy installation on board.”

The eAHT series comprises winches with line pulls ranging from 200 tonnes to 600 tonnes, with an initial speed up to 25m/min and with a brake holding capacity up to 800 tonnes. Each winch is available in double- or triple-drum configuration to meet various designs and operational requirements. The drums are designed to carry a huge capacity of steel wire rope, as well as large diameter low specific weight fibre rope. The extended shaft connections at both ends of the winch are suitable for fitting chain wheels to handle chains ranging from 76mm diameter up to 160mm diameter.

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Press Release, August 27, 2012