Germany: Van der Velden Marine Systems to Exhibit at SMM 2012

Van der Velden Marine Systems will exhibit at the SMM 2012 its entire product range which consists of different kind of rudders, ram-type and rotary vane steering gear and propulsion efficiency.

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® TIMON rudders can be provided with the ART – Asymmetric Rudder Technology.

The key driver behind the BARKE® rudder is its innovative progressive high-lift design. The well shaped leading edge and vane elements ensure excellent manoeuvring and course keeping performance. Minimal clearance within the flap mechanism and flap bearings results in a noise and vibration free operation. In addition, all protruding parts are omitted to avoid turbulence and cavitation.

Van der Velden COMMANDER™ steering gear systems are the product of advanced engineering at its best. The advanced sealing technology of the rotary vane prevents internal leakage and ensures a greatly extended seal life. The compact design and the fact that it only has one movable part ensures maintenance-free operation.

The SRT is an electrically operated thruster system without a gearbox and propeller shaft. The stator of the electric motor is integrated into the outer part of a tunnel. Blades are fastened to the inside of the rotor. The result is a quiet, space- and weight-saving drive capable of transmitting the electric power directly into propulsion – without transmission losses and noise caused by a gear box. The optimised hydrodynamic design with the blades inside leads to a considerable reduction of cavitation.

The fair will be held from 4 till 7 September at the Hamburg Messe.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, July 31, 2012; Image: vandervelden