Maintenance and Management Method of Mechanical Windlass

Mechanical windlass is one of the important equipment of the ship, which plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of the ship. Therefore, its daily maintenance and management is particularly important. The following are some of the main methods of maintenance and management of mechanical windlass.

1. Routine Maintenance

1. Regular inspection: regular visual inspection of the mechanical windlass to see if there is any abnormal wear, looseness or oil leakage. And regularly carry out functional tests to ensure its normal operation.

2. Lubrication and maintenance: According to the use of the equipment, the mechanical windlass is regularly lubricated and maintained to reduce the wear of the components and improve the service life of the equipment.

3. Cleaning and maintenance: keep the mechanical windlass clean and avoid corrosion caused by dirt and sea water.

Key Points of 2. Management

1. Operator training: Ensure that the crew who operate the mechanical windlass receive professional training and are familiar with the operation methods and maintenance knowledge of the equipment.

2. Use records: record the use of mechanical windlass in detail, including the use of time, failure, maintenance records, etc., in order to analyze the use of equipment and preventive maintenance.

3. Troubleshooting: Once the mechanical windlass is found to be faulty, it should be stopped immediately and repaired in time. For major failures, professionals should be asked to repair.

4. Storage management: When the mechanical windlass is not used, it should be stored in a dry and ventilated place to avoid moisture and corrosion.

5. Spare parts management: spare parts management of the vulnerable parts of the mechanical windlass so that they can be obtained in time when they need to be replaced.

6. Safety protection: Ensure that the safety protection devices of the mechanical windlass are in good condition, such as protective cover, emergency stop button, etc., to ensure the safety of operators.

7. Updating and upgrading: With the development of technology, the mechanical windlass is regularly updated and upgraded to improve its performance and efficiency.

3. considerations

In the maintenance and management of mechanical windlass, the relevant safety operation procedures should be strictly observed to avoid equipment damage or casualties due to improper operation.

In short, the maintenance and management of mechanical windlass is an important work to ensure the normal operation of the ship. Only by doing daily maintenance and management can the normal operation of the mechanical windlass be ensured and its service life be prolonged.