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Kongsberg Maritime

AW-280 Electric Windlass

The Kongsberg AW-280 is an electrically driven windlass that provides up to 280 kN safe working load with a 78 mm chain and a hoisting speed of about 9 m/min, offering fast and precise anchor handling.

280 kN
Capacity
Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

swl kn 280
chain diameter mm 78
speed m min 9
drive electric

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Common failures & inspection points

Chain counter malfunction
Motor brush wear
Brake spring fatigue

Service & Maintenance

Calibrate chain counter annually; replace brushes at 6000 hours.

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Replacement Parts

Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Equipment Model #427 · ✓ still in production