Z-DRIVE AZIMUTHING THRUSTERS
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Z-DRIVE AZIMUTHING THRUSTERS Z-Drives for Towboats operating in the Inland Waterways

LET US INTRODUCE OURSELVES For over 30 years, Thrustmaster of Texas has been designing, manufacturing and supporting marine propulsion systems for a global network of customers. Thrustmaster is the largest manufacturer of marine thrusters in the U.S.A. Thrustmaster propulsion units are manufactured in Houston, TX in a variety of configurations including self-contained and portable deckmounted propulsion units, thru-hull azimuthing thrusters, Z-drives, water jets, retractable thrusters and tunnel thrusters. Special expertise has been developed in designing and manufacturing equipment for...

Z-DRIVE AZIMUTHING THRUSTERS Vastly improved maneuverability without rudders A Z-drive replaces the propeller, shaft, stern tube, marine gear, rudder and steering gear all with a single unit. Z-Drive azimuthing thrusters provide maximum thrust in any direction, independent of vessel speed, offering superior pinpoint maneuverability under all conditions. Rudders are completely eliminated. Rudder drag no longer exists. Troublesome operations such as stopping while pushing a tow downstream are easy when piloting a towboat equipped with Z-Drives. It facilitates quick switching of barges and...

TECH SPECS Model Input Power Thruster Weight Propeller Diameter Robust and Reliable. Designed and built in America. Thrustmaster knows and understands brown water applications. We have been building brown water propulsion equipment for more than 30 years. Thrustmaster Z-drives are designed based on conservative American standards observing ample safety margins. They are built to last even in the harshest operating environment. The units are built in our headquarters facility in Houston, Texas, using American materials, American components and American labor. Each Z-drive is equipped with a...

U.S. SERVICE CENTER NETWORK PRODUCT SUPPORT Z-DRIVE FEATURES & BENEFITS FEATURE 360º steering of propeller provides omni-directional thrust for unequaled maneuverability at any vessel speed. Collisions can be avoided. Much greater control of the tow going through turns and river bends. Quick switching of barges when going through locks. Downstream stopping and docking. No need for steering and flanking rudders. No rudder drag. Substantial fuel savings. Tows move faster, shortening trip durations. Z-drive towboats can get equivalent performance with smaller power output allowing tug fleets...

HYDRAULIC Z-DRIVES for FLEET BOATS HYDRAULIC Z-DRIVE FEATURES & BENEFITS Simple, Efficient & Reliable The diesel engine drives a hydrostatic transmission pump at constant RPM. The propeller is driven by a variable speed hydraulic motor. In between are fluid conductors. There are no drive shafts, gears, bearings, or other mechanical components to fail. The drive is an infinitely variable torque converter. The hydraulics are virtually maintenance free and provide many years of reliable operation while performing in the harshest marine environments, as long as the hydraulic fluid is kept in...

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