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TUNNEL THRUSTERS SPEEDS YOUR PERFORMANCE

VETH tunnel thrusters The tunnel thrusters are manufactured using high quality materials and measure up to the strictest classification demands. The complete design gets a lot of attention: from the gears, the bearings and the oil seals up to the streamlined under water housing for optimal efficiency and minimal cavitation. Upon request Veth Propulsion can also deliver the drive line. We can supply the electric motor and the frequency controller for an electrically driven bow thruster. Our experience is extensive and this makes it possible to advice our customers about the different...

The Veth Tunnel Thruster, Optimum bow controll tabel Type Maximum Power Nominal Input Speed Gear Ratio Propeller Diameter Specific power depends on the application and the classification rules. Selection should always be made in consultation with Veth Propulsion.

Various applications possible It can be advantageous to drive the tunnel thruster with a hydraulic motor when hydraulic power is available on board. Diesel direct drive is also possible. That set up requires an extra gearbox with a 90° angle gear set and a reversing coupling. A special version of the Veth tunnel thruster is the retractable tunnel. This version has its applications in vessels for the off-shore industry. In the upper position this version will function like a regular tunnel thruster. After lowering the thruster under the vessel it has all the possibilities like a 360°...

The Tunnel Thruster you can trust For over 55 years Veth Propulsion in Papendrecht has been a well known name in the maritime industry. Through the years the company has grown to be the thruster specialist with solid construction, well thought out design and maintenance friendliness as characteristics. Veth Propulsion can supply various bow thruster systems and can therefore provide the best solution for every situation. The Veth tunnel thruster is often the right choice for vessels which need optimum transverse thrust. It can be used as an auxiliary system, but we also have the experience...

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