Windlass

The windlass is an apparatus for moving heavy weights. Typically, a windlass consists of a horizontal cylinder (barrel), which is rotated by the turn of a crank or belt. A winch is affixed to one or both ends, and a cable or rope is wound around the winch, pulling a weight attached to the opposite end.

Uses

'Vitruvius, a military engineer writing about 28 B.C., defined a machine as "a combination of timber fastened together, chiefly efficacious in moving great weights." About a century later, Hero of Alexandria summarized the practice of his day by naming the "five simple machines" for "moving a given weight by a given force" as the lever, windlass, screw for power, wedge, and tackle block (pulley). Until nearly the end of the nineteenth century it was held that these "five mechanical powers" were the building blocks from which all more complex assemblages were constructed.'

During the Middle Ages the windlass was used to raise materials for the construction of buildings such as in Chesterfield's crooked spire church.

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Intelligent control block for windlasses prevents severe damages

Public Technologies 30 Aug 2018

The risk for severe damages to the windlass motor related to anchor heaving under heavy weather conditions is now reduced significantly ... When the crew tries to heave the anchor under these conditions, the anchor chain often exceeds the intended safe load for the windlass....

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Cadila to acquire 51% stake in Windlass Healthcare for Rs155.55cr

IIFL 13 Aug 2018

The acquisition cost for the deal that will materialize around September 2018-end will be paid in cash, as per Cadila's filing with the BSE ... ....

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Cadila Healthcare to buy 51% stake in Windlass for ₹155.55 crore

Live Mint 13 Aug 2018

New Delhi. Drug firm Cadila Healthcare on Monday said it will acquire 51% stake in Windlass Healthcare for ₹155.55 crore. “Objective of this investment is to expand pharma manufacturing footprint,” Cadila said. Cadila Healthcare said it has entered into an agreement to acquire 51% share capital of Windlass Healthcare Pvt Ltd....

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