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Actuator steering gear has been selected for the Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers currently under construction. Image courtesy of BAE Systems

Actuator type

The Actuator type of steering gear provides the reliability and redundancy required for many naval applications, and uses two actuator systems to provide single rudder operation. With one actuator bypassed, 50 per cent of the torque is still available.


The steering gear is available with pressure-compensated or proportional systems

The actuator design means fewer interface surfaces with the ship as the anchor brackets can be welded directly onto the hull cartridge, which also makes installation less tolerance critical.

Features and benefits

  • Maximum redundancy for continued safe operation
  • Can be configured to meet specific requirements
  • Available with pressure compensated or proportional hydraulics
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A seven model range is available for torques from 3.5 to 50 tonne metres. All models can be configured to meet specific requirements.

Typical applications

 

Corvettes

Frigates

Destroyers

Helicopter carriers




pdf icon Brown Brothers Naval steering gear fact sheet 183kb

pdf icon Steering and stabilisation brochure 712kb



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