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FOR233_Hydraulic_Thrusters_Data_Sheet_100312

FOR233_Hydraulic_Thrusters_Data_Sheet_100312

FOR233_Hydraulic_Thrusters_Data_Sheet_100312

Product catalog summary
Overview
Sub-Atlantic's range of hydraulic thrusters is renowned for its reliability, efficiency, and performance in harsh environments, making them the preferred choice for ROVs and cable maintenance vehicles. These thrusters are designed with a rugged, lightweight construction and feature a ceramic shaft sealing system, ensuring durability and minimal maintenance.
Key Features
  • Proven reliability with low parts usage.
  • Efficient forward and reverse thrust within a 5% performance band.
  • Quick-change seal cartridge and reliable ceramic sealing surfaces.
  • Lightweight and easily retro-fittable with four standard propeller sizes.
  • Various interchangeable motor options and thruster guards available.
Available Sizes
The thrusters come in four propeller sizes: SA300, SA380, SA420, and SA500, with motor sizes ranging from 20cc to 119cc. The common motor interface allows for easy interchangeability to match hydraulic parameters, enhancing efficiency without requiring additional oil flow.
DNV Witnessed Test Data
Sub-Atlantic ensures all performance data is verified by DNV, a reputable third-party certification organization, providing assurance of the thrusters' capabilities and reliability.
Innovative Features
  • Forward/reverse efficiency within a 5% band, crucial for vectored configurations.
  • Durable ceramic wear ring technology prevents shaft wear and seal damage.
  • Quick-change seal carrier and easy air bleeding to minimize downtime.
Additional Options
Special mountings are available for quick retrofits, and economical thruster guards are offered for added protection. An Engineers Selection Manual is available for detailed guidance on thruster system selection.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact Forum Subsea Technologies at their offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Singapore, Brazil, or Kirkbymoorside, York.
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Catalog excerpts

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everything remotely possible™ Hydraulic Thrusters Sub-Atlantics range of hydraulic thrusters has become the preferred propulsion for ROV’s and cable burial/maintenance vehicles. Working in a highly aggressive environment, they have earned a reputation for reliability, efficiency and exceptional performance. Sub-Atlantic thrusters are reliable due to a rugged, lightweight construction and a ceramic shaft sealing system. These thrusters also benefit from producing near equal forward/reverse efficiency within a 5% band. The data from our performance testing has been witnessed by DNV to ensure your system performs exactly as expected. These thrusters also benefit from the ability to fit any motor displacement size to any of the four thruster sizes due to the common, one size motor interface. This is advantageous when accurately matching to vehicle hydraulic parameters. FEATURES • Proven Reliability – Low Parts Usage • Efficient • Forward Reverse Thrust within 5% Band • Quick-Change Seal Cartridge • Reliable Ceramic Sealing Surfaces • Lightweight • DNV Witnessed Performance • Easily Retro-Fittable • 4 Standard Propeller Sizes • Various Interchangeable Motor Options • Thruster Guards Available

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Hydraulic Thrusters AVAILABLE SIZES Standard range is available in four propeller sizes, SA300, SA380, SA420 & SA500, the designation represents the diameter of the propeller in millimetres. Standard motor sizes are 20, 30, 41, 61, 103 and 119cc. Our Hydraulic motors all have identical mounting interfaces to the thruster body, regardless of the motor displacement. This makes them particularly suitable for interchanging with different propeller sizes to obtain higher running efficiencies. For example, in an application where limited hydraulic power and oil flow are available but maximum thrust...

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A guide to part numbers and variations Sub-Atlantic Propeller Motor Number General Pedestal Motor Part Number Diameter Size of Arrgt/lnst Assembly Assembly And (Drawing Motor Drawing Kit Drawing Kit Drawing Number) Ports Number Number Number Replacement Seal Kit Bearing Motor Part Part Kit Number Number Part MAS-SK MAS-BK

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everything remotely possible™ Hydraulic Thrusters FORWARD/REVERSE EFFICIENCY Comparing input power to the output thrust, our forward and reverse curves fall within a 5% band. This is important in a typical vectored configuration as the overall system performance will only be as good as the average forward/reverse thrust. For the same power input, performance exceeds other thrusters on the market. INNOVATIVE SHAFT SEALING Thrusters incorporate our proven ceramic wear ring technology. The ceramic ring provides a durable hard surface that prevents wear to the shaft and the resultant seal damage...

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