Azimuth Thruster with Pull Open Propellers

Built for heavy duty operations, designed with focus on hydrodynamic- and total energy efficiency with low drag, good manoeuvrability and course stability

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Units for various installation configurations

All Brunvoll Propulsion Azimuth Thrusters are available with L- and Z-drive configurations.
Weld-in fixed mounted.
Well mounted bolt-in arrangements that allows the complete Thruster to be lifted out/into the ship as one piece without dry docking.
Great flexibility in stem lengths/propeller arm lengths.
Optimized Gear housing design
Minimum drag
High rudder efficiency
Maximum propulsion efficiency

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Subsea Unit designed for heavy duty operations and low life cycle cost

Robust design and attention to details make for trouble-free performance
Brunvoll focuses on excellent technical solutions to ensure that our thruster units can handle all the challenges of the marine environment
Replaceable propeller blade bearing liners
Various propeller blade materials and designs available
Controllable pitch propeller and fixed pitch propeller versions available

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Advanced multiple sealing system

An advanced multiple sealing system is used for the propeller shaft to provide an ideal environment for the working parts
Non-polluting sealing solutions available for use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL). Limited amounts of EAL required
The design complies with US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP)

AZIMUTH THRUSTERS PULL OPEN PROPELLER

MODEL	PROPELLER DIAMETER MM	POWER RANGE KW
PU 74	1 900 - 2 200	750 - 1 350
PU 93	2 400 - 2 750	1 000 - 1 650
PU 115	2 900 - 3 300	2 000 - 3 200

Full Feathering Propeller

Full Feathering is an option on standard CP-propeller systems. On a feathering propeller the blade angle can be adjusted to be in line with the water flow.

Complete system deliveries

One source - one responsibility

For optimal performance Brunvoll takes responsibility for delivering complete systems and for providing support throughout the lifetime; from design, production, installation and commissioning, through daily operation.

Ask us for a complete thruster system including:

Electric drive motor, asynchronous or Permanent Magnet type
Starter or VFD for the motor
BruCon Control, Alarm and Monitoring system
BruCon Joystick and DP

Compile your vessel from Brunvoll's product range

The wide product range of Brunvoll gives a unique configuration flexibility of integrated propulsion, manoeuvring and automation systems, see Propulsion Systems.

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