Autolock

Autolock

Autolock

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: The Autolock is an automatic shaft lock designed for use with hydraulic gearboxes on sailing yachts. It prevents propeller rotation when the engine is off, reducing noise and wear on the shaft and gearbox. It is compatible with all makes of feathering and folding propellers and adaptable to various gearbox couplings, including flexible ones.
Key Features:
  • Automatic operation: Locks the yacht's shaft when the engine is off and releases it when the engine starts.
  • Available in single and dual calliper variants.
  • Disc diameters range from 200mm (8”) to 400mm (16”).
  • Holding torque for single calliper: 340-390Nm; for dual calliper: 460-520Nm.
  • Disc material: 316 stainless steel.
  • Standard cable length: 1m.
Benefits:
  • Prevents propeller rotation, reducing drag and noise.
  • Minimizes wear on the gearbox and shaft, extending their lifespan.
Contact Information: Bruntons Propellers Ltd, Oakwood Business Park, Stephenson Road West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4TL, UK. Phone: +44(0)1255 420005. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.bruntonspropellers.com.
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Catalog excerpts

Autolock-1

Automatic shaft lock that works reliably with all makes of hydraulic gearboxes Stops prop rotation and noise when sailing Reduces shaft and gearbox wear Suitable for all makes of feathering and folding propellers fitted to hydraulic transmissions Adaptable with all makes of gearbox couplings including flexible couplings

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Autolock-2

A propeller that continues to turn on a sailing yacht when the engine is turned off is not only very annoying but it will also be slowing you down. In addition, over time it can be the cause of significant gearbox and shaft wear. A turning propeller when sailing is usually a problem on yachts fitted with hydraulic gearboxes and to solve the problem we developed the Autolock. As its name suggests the Autolock is a totally automatic system which locks the yachts shaft when the engine is turned off and releases it the moment it starts. Disc in 316ss from 8” to 16” Standard cable 1m Autolock brake...

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