What is a Mini Windlass?
With the development of technology, equipment has been developed that allows to do many jobs done with traditional methods in a much more comfortable way. Equipment, also known as mini capstan or mini electric winch, is produced in this way.
A mini capstan is a tool designed to be used in anchoring ships and boats to the beach or somewhere. It has a chain with an anchor at the end and a mechanism designed to pull this chain. It is a product that is used very effectively in the ship and maritime sector.
Mini Windlass Features
- It usually has an electrically operated mechanism. However, it is possible to find hand-operated models.
- It is a tool designed to pull a dead weight.
- The insulators (circuit breakers) in the mechanism prevent the mechanism motor and cables from being damaged in case of excessive load on the capstan.
- The accessory known as the chain stopper, on the other hand, is designed to prevent the unintentional drop of the anchor and the resulting damage to the organ.
- The battery provides the power required for the operation of the engine and the windlass.
- There are varieties designed for different load lifting capacities.
Mini Windlass Types
The mini capstan has a wide variety of options with its load lifting capacity. However, there are also variations according to the way of working and features. Mini capstan types can be listed as follows;
- Manual capstans: These are the types of capstans that have a system that can be operated manually.
- Fully Cordless Windlasses: They have a system that has a battery in its design and works with the power taken from the battery.
- Vertical Capstans: It is a type of capstan where the motor of the capstan is under the deck and the capstan is on the deck, and the chain control is at the highest level.
- Horizontal Capstans: It is a type of capstan in which the capstan is mounted on the body as a whole. It is designed to be used when there is no space under the deck, it is difficult to reach under the deck, the deck is too thick and it is necessary to control two anchors with a single capstan.
Mini Windlass Selection and Pricing
- When choosing a mini capstan, it is necessary to determine the current need and to determine the most accurate product in this direction.
- It is necessary to see the product range and have information about its features. The choice should be made taking into account the advantages and disadvantages.
Considering that the need may change over time, the type of capstan that will be used most efficiently for a long time should be preferred.
