"> Rolls-Royce / Kongsberg Maritime (UK/Norway) Anchor Windlass Range
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Rolls-Royce / Kongsberg Maritime (UK/Norway)

Anchor Windlass Range

Rolls-Royce Marine (taken over by Kongsberg Maritime in 2019) was one of the world's largest deck machinery manufacturers. The anchor winch series covers the entire range from coastal vessels to VLCCs. Particularly widespread on cruise ships, offshore vessels and large merchant ships of European design. Continued under Kongsberg Maritime.

Pull 50-500 kN
Capacity
Anchor Chain
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Anchor Windlass (Electric / Hydraulic)
variant count approx 5
period start year 1985
drive type Electric / Hydraulic
construction Cast steel, planetary gear, band brake, chain wildcat

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Common failures & inspection points

●Band brake lining wear — replacement every 5-10 years
●Planetary gear bearing failure after 20,000+ hrs
●Hydraulic motor seal leak (hydraulic models)
●Chain wildcat pocket wear from heavy anchor operations
●Electric motor insulation failure from deck exposure/moisture

Service & Maintenance

Band brake inspection annually. Gear oil change every 2 years. Chain wildcat pocket measurement at drydock. Motor insulation test annually. Clutch/brake adjustment per manufacturer manual.

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Replacement Parts

Kongsberg Maritime (ehem. Rolls-Royce). Lead time: 3-6 weeks. Brake linings: keep onboard.
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