Shipborne winch and sensor handling
Navies around the world utilise Rolls-Royce cable handling and stowage systems for their demanding undersea towing applications. This portfolio ranges from full system design and production of all-electric powered Multi-Functional Towed Array (MFTA) winch handling system on the U.S. Navy’s DDG 1000 platform, to automated electro-hydraulic winch and sonar tow body handling systems on the Singapore’s Navy’s Formidable-class vessels.
Drawing from these experiences, our design team will listen to your requirements and develop a solution based on your expectations. Rolls-Royce has the knowledge and capabilities to deliver world class cable handling solutions for the most demanding military shipborne applications.
LTARS handling system
A lightweight, automated handling system for safe launch, recovery and stowage of active passive sonar in high sea states. Selected for service by Singapore and Dutch navies.
Surface Ship Torpedo Defence winch
Modular and self-contained winch and levelwind system allowing for simplified installation and removal. Part of the U.K. Royal Navy’s SSTD programme.
Torpedo defence winch
Lightweight, modular dual-drum winch, supplied as part of the U.S. Navy’s torpedo defence programme.
Instrumented metering sheave
A large-diameter cable sheave capable of transmitting load, cable angle and travel speed of mechanical or electro-mechanical cables to a deck unit or a PC.
Fairlead
A compact alternative to a large diameter sheave, specifically designed for applications where space is limited. Applications include towed array systems, cable-laying and ROV deployments.
Towed array winch and handling system
Automated electric and hydraulic winches for the DDG-1000 and DDG-51 multi-functional towed array.