Tunnel Thruster
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Tunnel Thruster

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Product Description

Individual design
  • Vessel specific propeller design
  • FPP and CPP
  • Different propeller installations possible
  • Full power: From 50 to 2,500 kilowatts

The tunnel thrusters with optimized hydrodynamic efficiency lead to significantly increased maneuverability for traditional shaftline equipped commercial vessels and pleasure craft boats. In auxiliary use the ease of mooring can be improved. In essential use for more demanding applications, such as dynamic positioning, performance can be optimized. The thruster can be delivered in a performance range of 50-2,500 kW.

All ZF Thrusters are developed and produced in-house and thus, can be customized according to the customer’s wishes.
  • Z-drive or L-drive
  • Control system ThrusterCommand is integral part of the propulsion system
  • A flanged arrangement makes it possible to remove the tunnel thruster from the vessel without dry docking
  • Increased tunnel lengths possible
  • Double wall bow thrusters for noise reduction
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)
Steering of the thruster
  • Electric or hydraulic steering
Cooling
  • Sea water
  • Fresh water
Propeller
  • Fixed Pitch Propeller (FP)
  • Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)
  • Rope cutters
  • Anodes to protect the tunnel thruster
  • Also available with aluminum gearbox and tunnel
  • Additional longitudinal and circumferential stiffeners can be added on customer request
  • Classification by all major classification societies

* Rating subject to classification and application. Mentioned data for indication purpose only. Consult ZF Marine Krimpen technical staff to determine applicable power for each specific use.

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