Heavy-duty Slipway Winch

 

    Our heavy‑duty slipway winch acts as the core traction equipment for marine vessel handling operations, widely applied in ship launching, shore haul‑out, berth positioning and daily ship maintenance. Tailor‑built for complex and harsh marine working conditions, our full‑range slipway winches support flexible load‑capacity customization, perfectly adapting to fishing boats, cargo ships and naval vessels of different tonnages. It effectively boosts overall working efficiency while securing reliable safety for all towing procedures.

We provide two mainstream structural types: single‑drum slipway winch and friction‑drum slipway winch. Each winch is structurally optimized against site‑specific parameters including slipway gradient, towing travel distance and actual vessel weight, so as to cut unnecessary power consumption and smooth the entire ship‑towing workflow.

This product is well‑suited for shipyards, ship‑repair docks, naval bases and various maritime maintenance facilities. Equipped with heavy‑duty and long‑lifespan core parts, the winch maintains steady and durable traction output under long‑time continuous pulling‑operation conditions. Apart from independent winch hosts, we also supply complete supporting accessories to realize one‑stop sourcing, covering pulley blocks, steel wire rope slings, ship‑launching marine airbags and other matched rigging components.

 

 

 

 

Load Capacity	0.5~200 t
Rope Capacity	20~3600m
Working Speed	5~20 m/min;(single speed or dual speed)
Power Supply	220-690V, 50/60HZ, 3Phase

 

 

1. Main application: Pull all kinds of boats, yachts and marine vessels out of water to slipways by marine airbags;

2. Docking & maintenance: Park vessels on slipway to complete hull inspection, rust removal, painting, parts replacement and full repair work;

3. Customized capacity: Custom-design larger drum & longer rope storage to fit shipyards that handle multiple boats at the same time;

4. Reverse function: Launch repaired vessels back to water safely after maintenance finished.

 

 

1. Power unit: YZR/Y series electric motor or hydraulic power pack;

2. Transmission: Heavy-duty ZQ hard tooth surface reducer, stable low-noise transmission;

3. Drum system: Large-capacity rope drum, matched automatic rope spooler to avoid wire rope disorder & wear;

4. Brake system: Normally closed power brake + manual emergency dual brake, braking torque ≥1.5 times rated load static torque;

5. Control system: Local button control + wireless remote control optional, PLC intelligent control cabinet for automatic constant tension;

6. Base frame: Integrated thick steel welding base, anti-corrosion sandblasting & marine anti-rust paint coating.

 

• Custom‑oriented structural design Customized calculation & structural optimization according to slipway gradient, towing distance and vessel displacement, avoiding power waste and achieving high‑efficiency traction. Single‑drum and friction‑drum two configurations are optional to satisfy diversified yard‑site requirements.
• Robust core components for heavy‑duty continuous operation Key load‑bearing parts adopt heavy‑duty design, featuring outstanding durability and anti‑fatigue performance. Stable traction force is guaranteed even under long‑duration non‑stop ship‑pulling working cycles.
• Wide‑range load‑capacity adaptability Flexible tonnage solution for fishing boats, merchant cargo vessels and naval crafts, covering multiple ship‑repair and ship‑launching scenarios.
• Complete supporting‑part supply for one‑stop procurement Not only standalone winch units, but also full‑set auxiliary rigging hardware including pulley blocks, wire rope slings and marine airbags, saving customers' time on multi‑supplier sourcing.
• High‑level operational safety Optimized marine‑grade mechanical structure, strictly validated for vessel‑towing risks, to prevent overload‑related failures during ship launching and haul‑out.

 

 

• Small & medium shipyards for fishing boats, yachts, workboats repair;
• Large shipbuilding slipway for cargo ships, passenger vessels;
• Port maintenance station, marine engineering workshop;
• Vessel launching & docking project with marine airbag system.

 

 

• Rich marine‑project customization capability: We do not offer standardized general‑purpose winches only. Every slipway winch solution is calculated and adjusted based on your real‑world slipway condition and vessel parameters, rather than simple off‑the‑shelf product delivery.
• Proven heavy‑load manufacturing experience: Core components are processed and inspected strictly in‑house, focusing on long‑term reliability under harsh marine‑yard environment, lowering your later‑stage failure & maintenance cost.
• Full‑scope solution instead of single‑equipment supply: From main winch unit to matched pulleys, wire ropes and marine airbags, we deliver a complete system solution, simplifying your project procurement and technical docking work.
• Application‑oriented for multi‑type clients: Mature reference cases for commercial shipyards, repair docks and naval‑related maritime facilities, familiar with different industry‑specific working habits and safety requirements.
• Responsive after‑sales support: We provide technical documentation, installation guidance and follow‑up technical consultation for your on‑site commissioning and daily operation.

 

 

1. Rated pulling load capacity (tons/kN):
2. Required wire rope length / rope storage capacity of drum:
3. Towing line speed (m/min):
4. Driving type required: Electric or Hydraulic slipway winch?
5. Local power supply voltage & frequency (e.g. 380V/50Hz, 440V/60Hz):
6. Max size & weight of boats/vessels you need to pull:
7. How many vessels will be handled on your slipway at the same time?
8. Optional extra requirements: wireless remote control, constant tension PLC system, explosion-proof cabinet, spare rope spooler etc.
9. Any other special slipway site or marine anti-corrosion demands?

 

    Our design team will work out detailed drawing, technical datasheet and competitive factory quotation immediately after receiving your parameters.

 

 

Q1: Which winch type shall I pick, single‑drum or friction‑drum slipway winch?

A: Single‑drum type fits medium‑small tonnage vessels with fixed‑length towing travel. Friction‑drum winch is more recommended for large‑tonnage ships and long‑distance slipway towing. Please offer your slipway gradient, maximum vessel weight and towing distance, we will recommend the optimal configuration for you.

Q2: Can you customize the winch according to our existing slipway condition?

A: Yes. Key parameters including traction force, drum dimension, installation base size and power mode can be customized. We need your slipway gradient, max vessel weight, towing distance and site layout information for custom calculation.

Q3: What supporting accessories are included in your scope of supply?

A: We can supply pulley blocks, steel wire rope slings, ship‑launching marine airbags and other rigging parts as matched packages. You can choose full‑set delivery or only the winch host as per your actual demand.

Q4: Is this winch suitable for continuous heavy‑duty working cycle?

A: Yes. Core load‑bearing parts are designed for frequent continuous ship‑launching & haul‑out tasks. Our structural optimization reduces fatigue loss under long‑time running conditions.

Q5: What technical documents will be provided together with the machine?

A: We supply general assembly drawings, main‑part dimension drawings, operation & maintenance manual, and factory inspection records for each unit.

Q6: What power options are available?

A: Electric power is the mainstream configuration for slipway winches. Hydraulic driving solution is also available for special‑site requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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