Stern Mounted Azimuth Thruster
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Stern Mounted Azimuth Thruster

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Product Description

Easy maintenance
  • Swing out functionality for easy propeller maintenance
  • Full power: From 100 to 1,380 kilowatts
  • Green propulsion: Suit for biodegradable lubrication oil

Azimuth Thrusters combine propulsion and steering in one propulsion package. Offering steerable thrust in all directions, ZF Azimuth Thrusters allow unmatched maneuverability for all types of ships in commercial applications. The Azimuth thruster is mounted at the stern of the vessel. The propulsion concept can be found in pusher tugs, work barges, crane pontoons as well as split hopper barges and many more applications. The thruster can be delivered in a performance range of 100 – 1,380 kW.

Options

All ZF Azimuth Thrusters are developed and produced in-house and thus, can be customized according to the customer’s wishes.

  • L- or Z-drive
  • Mounted against the stern of the vessel
  • Can be delivered complete with skid for diesel engine
  • Control system ThrusterCommand is integral part of the propulsion system
  • Depth adjustment of the propeller can be controlled for various water depths
  • Swing out functionality for maintenance of thruster in afloat condition either with external crane or hydraulic cylinder
  • Stem length can be chosen to best suit the vessel design
Cooling
  • Sea water
  • Fresh water
Drive options
  • Diesel engine, using upper gearbox and clutch (Z-drive)
  • Electric motor, both horizontal (Z-drive) and vertical (L-drive)
  • Hydraulic motor (L-drive)
Propeller
  • Open type fixed pitch propeller
  • Fixed pitch propeller with nozzle
  • GS Nozzle > optimized for speed
  • GT Nozzle > optimized for thrust
  • Optionally with a nozzle grid
  • Rope cutters to protect the propeller
  • Anodes on lower gearbox and nozzle to protect the thruster
Steering of the thruster
  • Electric or hydraulic steering
  • Classification by all major classification societies
  • Available with Condition Monitoring System

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