Horizontal Axis Anchor Drives

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Introduction

Horizontal Axis Anchor Drives are robust marine drive systems designed to transmit torque along a horizontal output shaft for anchor handling and deployment operations. This configuration is widely used in traditional windlass systems and deck-mounted anchoring equipment, offering proven reliability and straightforward mechanical integration.

By aligning the drive axis parallel to the deck surface, horizontal axis anchor drives allow flexible system layouts and easy connection to chain wheels, gypsies, and reduction gear assemblies. This design has been extensively adopted across commercial vessels, offshore platforms, and workboats due to its adaptability and ease of maintenance.

Horizontal axis anchor drives are particularly suitable for applications requiring high torque at relatively low rotational speeds. Their mechanical simplicity and compatibility with a wide range of anchoring components make them a dependable choice for vessels operating in demanding marine environments.

Specification

Rated Torque Output1,500 Nm to 15,000 Nm depending on model
Drive ConfigurationHydraulic motor or electric motor with gearbox
Axis OrientationHorizontal output shaft
Operating SpeedLow-speed, high-torque output
Mounting ArrangementDeck-mounted or integrated windlass structure
Control OptionsManual, local control, or remote control interface
Environmental ProtectionMarine-grade sealing and surface protection

Application

Horizontal axis anchor drives are commonly used across a wide range of marine anchoring systems due to their versatility and compatibility.

  • Conventional anchor windlass systems on cargo vessels
  • Fishing vessels and trawlers requiring reliable anchoring
  • Offshore platforms and barges with deck-mounted anchoring units
  • Harbor service vessels and tugboats
  • Special-purpose ships with customized deck machinery layouts

Their adaptability allows integration with chain stoppers, wildcats, and rope handling equipment, making them suitable for mixed chain and rope anchoring systems.

Advantages

Horizontal axis anchor drives offer several operational and structural benefits that continue to make them a preferred solution in marine anchoring.

  • Simple and proven mechanical design
  • High torque capability for heavy anchors
  • Flexible layout and easy integration with windlass systems
  • Convenient access for inspection and maintenance
  • Broad compatibility with existing anchoring components

These advantages contribute to long service life and reduced downtime during anchoring operations.

Material and Structure

Horizontal axis anchor drives are constructed using heavy-duty steel housings or cast components designed to withstand continuous mechanical stress. Gear sets are precision-machined and heat-treated to ensure consistent torque transmission and wear resistance.

The drive shaft is supported by reinforced bearing assemblies capable of handling radial loads generated during anchor handling. High-performance seals protect internal components from seawater ingress and contamination.

External surfaces are treated with marine-grade coatings to enhance corrosion resistance in harsh offshore and coastal environments.

Xinghua Tongzhou Ship Equipment Co., Ltd

Tongzhou Ship Equipment

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Xinghua Tongzhou Ship Equipment Co., Ltd. is a rising private enterprise covering an area of over 30000 square meters. After years of hard work and progress, the company has grasped the pulse of the times, deeply cooperated, and jointly developed with relevant scientific research institutes. Our products are exported both domestically and internationally. Since 2003, we have been engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, product testing, and after-sales service of hydraulic, electric, and diesel-powered Ø 12.5~Ø 152 windbreakers, 10kN~3000kN winches, 10kN~800kN winches, 25kn·m~1350kn·m fork servos, 8kn·m~600kn·m swing cylinder servos, 2000KN cranes, and electrical control systems supporting our products.

Tongzhou products have successively obtained recognition from major ship inspections such as ZC, CCS, ZY, BV, ABS, LR, DNV, NK, KR, BKI, etc. The products are exported to multiple countries, such as France, Iran, Argentina, India, Indonesia, etc. The company has passed the IS09001 quality management system certification of the China Classification Society.

The company has assistant engineers and inspectors who have been engaged in deck machinery design and development for many years, including CCS-certified welders, BV-certified welders, LR-certified welders, pressure vessel welding-certified welders, general-certified welders, machinists, electricians, and fitters.

Existing main production equipment: large laser cutting and cutting machines, CNC plasma cutting and cutting machines, CNC wire cutting machines, gear machines, welding robots, gantry milling machines, boring machines, large lathes, electric beveling machines, pneumatic chamfering machines, CNC pipe bending machines, various welding machines, time effect vibrators, sandblasting machines, etc. Main testing equipment: various measuring instruments, rulers, roughness comparison blocks, hardness testers, tensile impact testing machines, ultrasonic flaw detectors, coating thickness gauges, 400t anchor machine test benches, 200tm crane test benches, 8-200kn·m, 30-600kn·m, and 100-1500kn·m servo motor test benches. We can now manufacture various marine equipment.

Our company is a developing enterprise aiming to be "high-quality, integrity-based". We are committed to developing and researching new products, striving for quality and survival, and working hand in hand with our customers to create brilliance.

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