Neumann Equipment manufactures several versions of vertically mounted Capstan Winches that can be powered by either hydraulic or electric motors. These are coupled to a reduction hub to reduce the speed and increase the torque.
The Capstan Winches can be mounted on the wharf or on the vessel and can be used to haul or pull your vessel toward the dock.
Advantages of a Capstan Winch:
• Various rope sizes can be used;
• Hauling can commence at any point along a length of rope;
• Elimination of the requirement to unwind long rope lengths;
• If you need to stop the pull, you simply reduce the amount of tension you are applying to the rope;
• Rope is free to be pulled out by another source.