Electric Z-Drive Azimuth Thruster - Azimuth Thruster - Hi-sea

Electric Z-Drive Azimuth Thruster

Electric Z-Drive Azimuth Thruster

Electric Z-Drive Azimuth Thruster


Application

The electric Z-drive azimuth thruster is typically used in larger vessels, such as offshore supply vessels, tugboats, and passenger ferries, where high levels of maneuverability and precise control are essential. It is particularly useful for dynamic positioning and station-keeping operations, where the vessel needs to remain in a specific location, regardless of the wind, waves, or current. The advantages of an electric Z-drive azimuth thruster include improved efficiency, reduced noise and vibration levels, and better maneuverability, making it ideal for critical operations in challenging environments. It also provides better safety, as the vessel's position can be accurately controlled in emergency situations.

Advantages

1. Driving type:electric motor.

2. High efficiency and easy operation.

3. Products can be customized.


We not only provide customers with high-quality products, but also provide complete system solutions and added services for specific customers. Therefore, There are  high competitiveness.

Configuration options

Part Name

Type/Material

Advantages/Disadvantages

Electric Motor Type

HENGLI and LANHAI brand

Good quality, cost-effective, long service life. Self-contained brake, high safety.

Other brands

High power consumption, relatively poor quality.

ABB/WEG/Siemens

Good quality, high cost, long delivery time.

Propeller

Ni-Al-Bronze (Cu3)

Excellent comprehensive mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

Ni-Mn Bronze (Cu2)

High strength, good hardness, good wear resistance, good elasticity, no spark, corrosion resistance, non-magnetic, excellent cold working performance, excellent electroplating and welding performance.

Manganese Bronze (Cu1)

It has high strength, hardness and good plasticity, can well withstand pressure processing in hot and cold states, has good corrosion resistance, and has high thermal strength.

Stainless Steel

Good corrosion resistance, high hardness.

Tunnel

WANXIANG / HONGBO

Corrosion resistance, good quality, cost-effective

Due to the fierce market competition, the phenomenon of low quality of other winch suppliers is frequent. What is the difference between us and other low-quality suppliers?

The specific differences are as follows:

Part name

Other low quality suppliers

Result

Our factory

Consequence

Electric Motor Type

Other brands

High power consumption, relatively poor quality.

HENGLI or LANHAI brand

Cost-effective, good quality. Self-contained brake, high safety.

Propeller

Cast iron

Easy to corrode, easy to rust

Stainless steel

Good corrosion resistance, high hardness

Manganese Bronze (Cu1)

It has high strength, hardness and good plasticity, can well withstand pressure processing in hot and cold states, has good corrosion resistance, and has high thermal strength.

Brass

Dezincification is easy to occur in seawater, resulting in cavitation corrosion and affecting navigation safety.

Ni-Mn Bronze (Cu2)

High strength, good hardness, good wear resistance, good elasticity, no spark, corrosion resistance, non-magnetic, excellent cold working performance, excellent electroplating and welding performance.

Ni-Al-Bronze (Cu3)

Excellent comprehensive mechanical properties, resistance to stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue resistance, cavitation corrosion resistance, erosion resistance, marine biofouling resistance. After heat treatment, it can reach the level of duplex stainless steel. Compared with brass, the corrosion resistance is three times that of brass, and the wear resistance is twice that of brass.

Tunnel

Other brands

Easy to corrode, relatively poor quality

WANXIANG / HONGBO

Corrosion resistance, good quality, cost-effective.

Electric Z-Drive Azimuth Thruster Drawing


Main Technical Parameter

Model RP20 RP42 RP85 RP168 RP300 RP330 RP550 RP1470 RP1950
Max.Input Power (KW/HP) 45/61 100/135 210/286 300/400 480/650 620/843 920/1250 1250/1700 1650/2244
Max.Input Torque N.m 200 420 850 1675 2800 3300 5423 14740 19500
Max.Input Speed r/min 2300 2500 2350 2000 1800 1800 1800 1000 1000
Reduction ratio I 1.93 2.5 2.65 3.46 3.96 4.04 5.059 3.257 3.58
I upper 1.7 1.64 1.65 1.53 1.63 1.53 1.647 1.286 1.286
I lower 1.13 1.52 1.62 2.26 2.43 2.64 3.071 2.533 2.79
Propeller Dia.(mm) Max. 500 800 950 1150 1550 1500 1800 2100 2300
Min. 700 900 1250
PAL Length (mm) Max. 2250 2800 2800 4250 4750 5000
Min. 350 875 980 1400 1750 1700 2600 2800 3000
Weight(incl.propeller and oil at PAL min)kg 65 190 300 1370 2100 2800 5820 11000 16500
Per 100mm extension kg. 8 9 20.4 40 40 45



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