ZF Retractable Thruster
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Azimuth ZF Retractable Thruster
High maneuverability and station-keeping capability
The Azimuth ZF Retractable Thruster operates in full azimuth mode when deployed as part of an auxiliary propulsion system to increase the vessel’s station-keeping capabilities. A tunnel can be incorporated in the design of the outer wall so that the thruster can be used as a retractable bow thruster as well. Typical applications for the propulsion system are OSV, research vessels, jack-up, standby, and rescue vessels. The thruster is designed with a performance range of 200-2000 kW.
Advantages
- Highest reliability
- Ease of installation and maintenance
- Highest maneuverability
- Reduction in fuel consumption
- Improved station keeping of the vessel
- Function:
- Retracted: usable as tunnel thruster
- Deployed: operated in full azimuth mode
- Operation with biodegradable lubrication oil is possible
- Available with Condition Monitoring System
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
- Control system ThrusterCommand is an integral part of the propulsion system
- Tunnel Thruster mode
- Optionally use as a transverse thruster when fully retracted in the hull
- Drive options
- Diesel engine, using upper gearbox and wet or dry operated 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
- Seawater
- Freshwater
- Classification by all major classification societies
- Available with Condition Monitoring System
Technical Information
Product Configurator
Here you can find technical information to define the product best suited to your application with the Marine Product Selection Guide.
Additional Information
Press Release: ZF Retractable Azimuth Tunnel Thruster Technology for R/V Roger Revelle
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