Do Andersen winches have spring loaded jaws?

The compression load of a disc spring on the self-tailing winch prevents your line from coming out of the winch's self-tailing jaws; Applications: Anderson 40ST Self ...
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Andersen Winch Replacement Disc Spring

Aug 15, 2013 - ANDERSEN WINCHES: Secrets of the Disc Spring Revealed ... that the compression load of the disc springs on the self-tailing jaws made the .

ANDERSEN WINCHES: Secrets of the Disc Spring Revealed - Wave Train

Yes, the current type of springs are not uni-directional. ... “FS” winches feature a polished stainless steel top disc spring instead or the black plastic disc on ...

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It may depend on the size. I have Andersen 12STs and I don't think they have springs. The parts list shows a "composite top", not a spring. Could just mean that mine have lost their bounce, though.
 
The ones I’m interested in are 18ST’s and they don’t have the black cap. I’ve asked the seller if the jaws are sprung but haven’t heard back.
 
No. Spring loaded jaws like the ones on current Lewmar and Harken ones to grip various diameter lines. I’m asking as on the Andersen website, under ‘winch features’, spring loaded jaws are not mentioned, whereas the aforementioned winch manufacturers websites make a big point of it.
 
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