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02_FlexiSterntube

02_FlexiSterntube

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The SIMPLEX FlexiTube by B+V Industrietechnik is an innovative marine engineering solution designed to simplify and enhance the installation and maintenance of ship stern tubes. It offers a turnkey solution that reduces preparation time and ensures precise installation.

Specifications and Features
  • The FlexiTube is a complete stern tube system that includes bearings, a patented sealing package, and installation supervision.
  • It is integrally cast in epoxy resin, ensuring perfect alignment and reducing vibrations and bearing wear.
  • The forward part of the FlexiTube has patented axial flexibility to accommodate thermal expansion.
  • It is suitable for all vessel types and sizes, with customizable designs available.
  • The system is type-approved by classification societies and includes interfaces for shaft seals, a monitoring system connection box, and interchangeable temperature sensors.

Installation and Maintenance
  • The FlexiTube allows for a complete stern tube installation in less than eight hours, significantly faster than conventional methods.
  • Mechanical deviations are compensated, ensuring perfect alignment with the propeller shaft, verified by laser technology.
  • The design facilitates stress-free installation, reducing resonance and vibration transmission, which extends the life of bearings, hull, and shaft seals.
  • Maintenance is simplified, with features like low wear on components, easy bearing replacement, and low stern tube oil consumption.

Benefits
  • Reduces preparation work for design offices and shipyards.
  • Offers a turnkey solution ready for installation with simple and precise procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with classification societies' monitoring system requirements.
  • Provides a comfortable operating environment on board due to reduced vibrations.

Product Variants
  • The Simplex FlexiTube is available in standard, R-type, and SR-type designs, catering to vessels with different shaft strut configurations.

Conclusion
The SIMPLEX FlexiTube represents a significant advancement in marine engineering, offering a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for ship stern tube installation and maintenance.
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Catalog excerpts

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B+V Industrietechnik ThyssenKrupp SIMPLEX FlexiTube

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SIMPLEX FlexiTube The Art of Making Things Simpler, and Better Our Simplex product range of ship components ensures safe ship operations, environ- mental protection and opti- Simplex bearings stand for maximum reliability and dura- bility through innovative tech- nology. With our new product, Traditionally, all ships' stern tubes have been designed and patented Simplex FlexiTube. The FlexiTube is a turnkey solu- tion involving less preparation tes rapid and exact installation skilled personnel as well as easier maintenance and lower maintenance costs when the ship is in operation. The Simplex...

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The Simplex FlexiTube - Standard type designed for vessels without shaft strut References (up to 2005): shaft diameter 100 - 300: 12 pes. • 300 - 600: 55 pes. • > 600: 96 pes. The Simplex FlexiTube is delivered with the following: • Interfaces adapted to the shaft seal • Connection box for monitoring system • One interchangeable temperature sensor • Two bearings fitted in our workshop • Connection for extra measuring device • Integrated pipes for shaft seals (if required) • One integrated oil sampling pipe • Alignment and installation equipment • Connections for filling of stern tube oil and...

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The Simplex FlexiTube - R-type designed for vessels with one shaft strut References (up to 2005): shaft diameter 100 - 300: 42 pes. The Simplex FlexiTube - SR-type designed for vessels with two shaft struts The Simplex FlexiTube is delivered with the following: Interfaces adapted to the shaft seals Connection box for monitoring system One interchangeable temperature sensor. Two bearings (R-type) / three bearings (SR-type) fitted in our workshop Connection for extra measuring device Integrated pipes for shaft seals (if required) One integrated oil sampling pipe Alignment and installation equipment...

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E-Mail: salesMS@thyssenkrupp.

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