20–76mm 360° Swivel Head Fairlead | Rotating Casting Steel Fairlead for Ship Mooring & Towing

20–76mm 360° Swivel Head Fairlead | Rotating Casting Steel Fairlead for Ship Mooring & Towing

Product Overview

360-degree swivel head fairlead is designed for guiding and redirecting mooring and towing ropes with flexible orientation.

The swivel head allows rotation to accommodate changing rope lead angles, reducing friction and improving rope alignment.

It is widely used on tugboats, offshore platforms, engineering vessels and mooring systems requiring dynamic rope direction control.

Quick Specifications

Rope Diameter: 20–76 mm → Defines applicable rope size

Breaking Strength: 32–200 MT → Indicates structural capacity

Rotation: Sheave 90° + Swivel Head ±90° → Multi-direction rope guiding

Structure: Swivel head + sheave → Dynamic rope alignment

Material: C-Mn Steel / Casting Steel → High strength

Surface: Sa2.5 + epoxy coating → Corrosion protection

Application: Mooring & towing → Dynamic rope control

Certification: CCS, NK, BV, ABS, DNV, LR, KR, IRS, RS, RINA, CRS, Makers Test Certificate

Main Technical Parameters

Selection Guide

Step 1 – Select rope diameter → Based on wire size

Step 2 – Confirm load requirement → Based on breaking strength
Breaking strength represents the structural capacity of the fairlead and should be properly matched with the rope’s breaking load for safe selection.

Step 3 – Confirm rotation requirement → Swivel angle needed

Step 4 – Confirm installation location → Deck or structure

Step 5 – Confirm certification requirement

Structure

Swivel Head | Sheave | Bracket | Pin Shaft | Base

Why Swivel Head Design?

Allows rope to follow changing direction → Reduces side load

Improves rope alignment → Prevents twisting and uneven tension

Reduces friction → Extends rope service life

Swivel mechanism is designed to reduce side load on the sheave and prevent uneven wear of the rope.

Custom Attributes

360° swivel capability → Flexible rope direction

Heavy-duty structure → Suitable for towing loads

Smooth sheave surface → Protects rope

High-strength materials → Long service life

Stable base mounting → Secure installation

Inquiry Guide

Please provide rope diameter, load requirement, swivel angle, installation condition and certification requirement.

How It Works

The rope passes over the sheave while the swivel head rotates to align with the rope direction, reducing side forces and ensuring smooth operation.

Applications

Tugboats | Offshore platforms | Mooring systems | Towing operations

Certifications & Advantages

Certification: CCS, NK, BV, ABS, DNV, LR, KR, IRS, RS, RINA, CRS, Makers Test Certificate → Ensures compliance with major classification societies

Drawing & Photos

General arrangement drawings and product photos available

Ordering

MOQ: 1 Unit | Delivery: 30–60 days | Customization available

FAQ

Q1: Why use swivel fairlead?
A: To accommodate changing rope direction and reduce side load.

Q2: How to select size?
A: Based on rope diameter and breaking strength.

Q3: Can it rotate fully?
A: Swivel head allows ±90° rotation depending on design.