The Oceangoing vessels division of Van der Velden Marine Systems will feature its latest developments at Navalshore 2009 which will be held on 19 – 21 August 2009, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The booth of Van der Velden is situated at stand number 73. Highlights of its presentation will include the BARKE® rudder and the TIMON rudder.
BARKE® rudder One of the key products is the original BARKE® rudder, which ensures excellent manoeuvrability and course keeping qualities. An innovative and sophisticated high-lift design results in minimal wear on the linkage and reduces noise and vibration. These benefits are keenly appreciated and more than 1300 oceangoing vessels, varying from dredgers to multi-purpose vessels, have already installed the BARKE® rudder.
TIMON rudder This well known flap-type rudder has a slide-bar flap linkage. It is the perfect solution for excellent manoeuvrability. Thanks to the flap-type principle, the TIMON rudder has a high maximum lift that results in a first class manoeuvring performance. The simple slide-bar flap linkage is easy to maintain and construct, so this manoeuvrability comes at a competitive price. The slim profile design ensures that the drag is low.
Van der Velden COMMANDER® steering gear Available in ram-type and rotary vane versions, Van der Velden COMMANDER® steering gear systems are the product of advanced engineering at its best. The rotary vane steering gear includes a compact actuator inside a closed housing, with equal torque at all rudder angles. Inside the actuator is a fully integrated rudder carrier for rudder stock diameters of approx. 660 mm (depending on rudder angle). The smoothest possible rudder movement is assured. The ram-type steering gear, mounted on a single adjustable foundation plate, can be installed easily at shipyards. The plug and play solution is easy to maintain, has minimum wear and reduces heat and noise.