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Azipull thrusters

Azipull thrusters

Azipull is the newest azimuth thrusters in the Rolls-Royce range and is a low drag, highly efficient pulling thrusters suitable for powers from 900 – 5,000kW. It combines the advantages of the pulling propeller with the flexibility of mechanical drive and can be linked to any prime mover (diesel, gas turbine or electric motor), dependant on individual customer requirements. 

It is designed to offer efficient propulsion and manoeuvring on higher speed vessels (Typically 20-25knots). 

Azipull thruster

The streamlined leg and skeg recover swirl energy from the slipstream, raising overall propulsive efficiency. The leg has a wide chord to optimise rudder effect and improve course stability. Azipull is available with a controllable (CP) or fixed pitch propeller (FP).

CP propellers give greater flexibility with regard to prime mover selection. With FP propeller selection the Azipull units must be integrated to the ship and designed into the hull form for the best results, with reduced hull insertion loads.

The upper gear housing, steering gear and auxiliaries are from the standard Rolls-Royce azimuth thruster range to maximise spares commonality.

 

 

 

 

Features

  1. Highly efficient mechanical drive pulling thrusters

  2. Good manoeuvrability and course stability

  3. Can be coupled to virtually any prime mover

  4. Available with CP or FP propellers


       
  

Model noAZP085AZP100AZP120 AZP150
Power (MCR kW)900 - 1,700 1,400 - 2,5001,800 - 3,500 3,000 - 5,000
Propeller dia (mm)1,900 - 2,300 2,300 – 2,800 2,800 – 3,300 2,300 – 4,200
Input speed (rpm)1,200 – 2,000 720 – 1,800 720 – 1,200 600 – 1,000
Propeller speed (rpm)* 250 - 300 210 - 260 170 - 220 130 - 180
Stem length (mm)3,150 4,520 4,590 5,795
Total weight (kg)13,000 31,000 45,000 85,000

 

* Propeller speed is dependant on vessel speed, power and propeller dia.

(Data subject to change without notice)

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