Second Batch of Three Offshore Drilling Winches Shipped for Gulf of Mexico

Second Batch of Three Offshore Drilling Winches Shipped for Gulf of Mexico Projects 

2025-6-20

On June 20, three E-1350-AC coastal drilling winches independently designed and manufactured by Qingdao Zhongrui Weifei Offshore Equipment Co., Ltd. were successfully shipped as the second batch for projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This bulk delivery marks a new leap in the company’s capacity for manufacturing high-end offshore equipment. Thanks to breakthrough technological innovations, the products bring new momentum to the global drilling equipment market.

Innovative Design Solves Key Industry Pain Points

The winch adopts a dual safety braking system consisting of a main motor and dynamic braking unit. The main motor serves as the primary brake, while the dynamic braking system composed of chopper power units and braking resistors activates automatically during braking. It delivers stable winch speed control and precise suspension of drilling tools. The auxiliary hydraulic disc brake and all control modules are integrated into the driller’s control room, simplifying the mechanical layout and delivering convenient, reliable operation.

Equipped with an integrated intelligent control system and hydraulic disc brake auxiliary system, the equipment streamlines the complicated mechanical structure of conventional winches for easier operation and enhanced stability. Built with modular design and optimized lightweight components, the E-1350-AC winch integrates service braking, emergency braking, overwinding protection and parking braking. Featuring sensitive, labor-saving and dependable operation, it comprehensively improves drilling rig control accuracy and ensures full safety for offshore operations with disc brake winches.

Corporate Strength: Driven by Innovation to Empower the Industry

As a rising star in China’s offshore equipment manufacturing sector, Qingdao Zhongrui Weifei regards technological innovation as its core competitive edge. The bulk shipment of E-1350-AC drilling winches for the Gulf of Mexico fully demonstrates the company’s strong R&D capacity and highlights the competitiveness of China’s high-end equipment manufacturing on the global stage.