Marine
Replacement coupling elements were required for a tugboat in dry dock for scheduled maintenance in Scotland. Stromag Periflex® VN couplings were originally installed on the vessel to connect the diesel engine output shaft to the gearbox drives for the boat’s hydraulic and firefighting pumps.
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A replacement flexible coupling solution was needed for use on a trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) in the Netherlands. Due to age and operating conditions, the existing competitor coupling’s rubber elements began to crack. Installed between the vessel’s main engine and generator, the flexible coupling provides torsional vibration dampening.
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A leading global manufacturer of marine propulsion systems needed a compact braking solution for its podded drives. With strut-mounted propellers, the electric motor powered thruster pods can be rotated a full 360 degrees to provide maximum vessel maneuverability, especially when docking.
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Modern vessels are equipped with dozens of ancillary items, such as winches and loading cranes, which must all incorporate braking systems to ensure their operation is reliable and effectively controlled.
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Visitors to Oslo for Nor-Shipping 2019 will have a chance to meet with leading brands of the Altra Industrial Motion Corp. to discuss the various integrated solutions the business offers for marine propulsion applications. Products and services from Ameridrives, Bibby Turboflex, Twiflex Limited, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes and Wichita Clutch will be highlighted at Stand D05-15 throughout the event.
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