The new Omega Offshore wire rope winch has an encapsulated weather-resistant gearbox that can be used for longlasting maritime deployment as well other harsh environmental conditions. The rope supports loads of up to 500kg and offers the option of manual operation or operation via an external actuator.
The surface coating and its enclosed spur gear with oil bath lubrication, which the company says provides a long service life and high operational reliability, also for long periods of non-use.
The modified Omega is the replacement of sacrificial anodes. Generally speaking, these are made from zinc and protect (installed in the foundation of the wind turbine) the steel against corrosion. To facilitate the routine replacement of these metal blocks, they are lifted onto the maintenance deck on carrying ropes with the aid of the Omega Offshore winch.
The Omega winch is actuated via a driving hexagon either by hand or motor-driven. For manual operation, a detachable crank is used.
Minimal effort is required thanks to the ratio of the high-precision spur gear. Another option is to actuate the winch via an on-site external drive, which raises and lowers the load with a maximum speed of one hundred and a minimum of one.
The Omega Offshore wire rope winch complies with DIN EN 13157 as well as the classification and design specifications for lifting gear on ocean-going vessels and offshore.
