Mar 3, 2025 · Periodic testing of winch brakes is essential to assure a safe mooring. Oil, moisture, heavy rust on the brake lining or brake drum can reduce brake holding capacity in extreme …

Before testing a winch brake, the condition of the brake and the brake drum should be confirmed as satisfactory. Any damage or failure should be fixed before testing takes place. Run the …

Sep 14, 2020 · Render testing is a periodic load test and calibration of a mooring winch brake at a load based on the Equipment Number (EN) assigned to the ship. Why do we render test? …

Apr 5, 2023 · The test itself is essentially a jacking test against the winch brake. When testing, the aim is to apply a hydraulic force to the winch drum equivalent to the 60% of the SDMBL on the …

Ability for a ship’s mooring winch brakes to “Render” when the tension in the ship’s mooring system reaches a pre-determined value is a crucial safety system

Oct 31, 2023 · What is the BHC Line Test? The BHC (Brake Holding Capacity) line test is a crucial procedure conducted on ships to ensure the safety and functionality of the winch brake …

Aug 31, 2021 · Hoping to share with your some important procedures and safety precautions when doing the winch brake test. #tipnikap #Braketest #Mooring #Winch Brake Test #Ship …

Each winch should be tested individually when the ship is new and thereafter following the manufacturer’s recommendation. Individual winch brakes should also be tested after …

3 Dynamic Winch Brake Test 3.1 Annual operational testing should preferably be done by lowering the empty boat. When the boat has reached its maximum lowering speed and before …

Carry out a visual inspection of the brake band and any damage or failure should be rectified before any testing takes place. Refer to the ‘Mooring winch manual’ for correct procedure of …