Kordil KD300
Compact electric winch for side-scan sonar and marine survey operations.
Technical specifications →SURVEY WINCH · KORDIL
Controlled cable handling for marine surveys
Manage cable payout and recovery for sonar and towfish operations with Kordil KD300 and KD600 electric winches.
TWO MODELS FROM STOCK · MORE CONFIGURATIONS ON REQUEST
Meet KD300 and KD600 — ask about KDXXX+
Kordil KD600
Wheeled electric winch for survey teams handling longer towfish cable configurations.
Technical specifications →Controlled payout and recovery
Manage deployment and recovery with a dedicated drum, cable guide and drive assembly.
Cable-out information
Track deployed cable length with a mechanical counter and configuration-dependent digital options.
Integration around your survey
Match sensor, cable diameter, capacity and electrical interfaces to the vessel installation.
BUILT BY SURVEYORS · FOR SURVEYORS
Survey equipment we use ourselves
Designed, built and supported by Kordil, a working survey company, our electric winches bring practical field experience to side-scan sonar, marine magnetometer and towfish operations.
The integrated controls let a single operator manage normal cable payout and recovery. The drum, winding guide, mechanical cable counter and operator panel work together as one cable-handling system, with an external cable guide roller included for routing the cable towards the deployment point.
Gold-contact, 8-pin slip rings provide very low power loss through the rotating electrical connection. Programmable PLC winding, digital cable-out measurement and remote control are available to suit your configuration.
We use it. We love it. We think you will too.
One operator. An integrated system.
Choose the winch and cable around the sensor, tow load and vessel installation. Our team can help you define the setup before ordering.
- Side-scan sonar and compatible towfish
- Marine magnetometer cable handling
- Integrated payout, recovery and cable guiding
- Mechanical counter included; digital options available
Side-scan sonar surveys
Manage the tow cable during deployment and recovery, with controlled winding and cable-out information for the survey team.
Marine magnetometer surveys
Handle the cable for a compatible towed magnetometer. Cable construction and electrical connections are selected for the instrument and survey requirements.
Towfish operations
Bring the cable drum, guide and controls into one practical deck installation. Confirm cable diameter, required length, load and power supply with Kordil.
PLAN YOUR SURVEY CONFIGURATION
Survey winch questions
What is a marine survey winch used for?
A survey winch manages the payout and recovery of cable for towed survey sensors, including compatible side-scan sonar and marine magnetometer systems. Cable handling, power and connections must suit the sensor and vessel installation.
How do I choose between KD300 and KD600?
Start with the sensor model, cable diameter, required cable length, deck space and power supply. Compare the KD300 and KD600 technical datasheets, then discuss the required configuration with Kordil.
Which control and cable upgrades are available?
Options include PLC-controlled winding with a programmable touchscreen, heavy-load armoured tow-cable handling, Kevlar- or steel-armoured coaxial cable, and wired or wireless remote control. See the complete Options section.
Is the digital counter standard?
A mechanical counter is included by default. A digital layback counter with RS485 communication is available as an upgrade. Cable-out information alone does not determine the towfish position or depth.