Donegal County Council New Winch for Malinbeg Slipway
Donegal County Council New Winch for Malinbeg Slipway
EK Marine Ltd won a competetive tender to supply Donegal County Council a new slipway winch to launch and recover the fishing boats operating from Malinbeg.
EK Marine Ltd worked with the Councils Engineering department to design a winch capable of servicing the fishermans requirements, the winches specification is:
EK Marine Slipway Winch
Pulling capacity: 3 tons @ core
Wire Capacity: 300mm of 13mm wire
Drive: Hydraulic motor via reduction gear box
Clutch: Manually operated dog clutch to allow for free wheeling to pay out wire
Brake: Manually operated band brake and hydrostatic hydraulic
Protection: Aluminium guards
Manual controls mounted on pedestal beside winch for safe operation.
EKM specification coatings to winch and frame comprising
Shot blasting to SA2.5, metalising and painting with 2 pack marine epoxy paint
The winch was mounted to a base plate at EK Marines workshop and installed on the pier together with a new 3 phase electric power pack and hydraulic piping.
Division: Winches
Client: Donegal County Council
Date: Spring 2021
Location: Malinbeg