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range – rewarding in the long run
Retractable
Azimuth
Rim
Driven
RDT – Rim Driven Thrusters
... enable space-saving and exible design along with
quiet performance. The undisturbed water in ow
to the propeller reduces noise and vibration,
improving thruster ef ciency.
With the integrated electric motor, there is no need
for shaft line, coupling or external electric motor.
With no gears and bearings that need oil lubrication,
RDTs reduce environmental risk.
Retractable Azimuth Thrusters
Brunvoll is a pioneer in developing retractable azimuth
thrusters and applying them in new areas.
A Brunvoll retractable thruster can be lowered in a minute,
for added operational flexibility. Creative owners have already
implemented retractable azimuth thrusters as part of their
catch process, as in “Gitte Henning “, “Libas” and “Geir II”.
These thrusters offer exibility, reliability, and emergency
take-home capacity.
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