ZF 3050 transmissions and Geislinger composite shafts

We have recently received an order from Next Generation Shipyards (NGS) in Lauwersoog to supply eight ZF 3050 reverse reduction transmissions and eight Geislinger composite shafts.These will be installed in the four M-class jet-driven pilot tenders of the Dutch Pilotage Service (Nederlands Loodswezen). The ships are intended to replace four tenders from the Discovery class.The four new ships are a further development of the 'Mira', a sustainable

Beautiful steps towards sustainability!

We have had the privilege of providing both the motor cargo ships Bremanger and Viento with new Masson reversing gears with a TOP PTO. The owner of these ships has a goal in mind when it comes to energy and fuel consumption: to sail as sustainably and efficiently as possible.With this TOP PTO, you can save about 10 to 15 liters of fuel per hour. These ships run about 18 hours a day, which means they will save as much as 56,000 to 60,000 liters of

Four undercarriages, one machine!

We have been able to supply eight planetary gearboxes for the German undercarriage manufacturer Titan Intertractor. These gearboxes will drive a special demonstration vehicle used for training and demonstrations.The four undercarriages are linked together to form one machine, which makes this vehicle particularly unique. It is a great example of electrification that we have created together!The Bonfiglioli gearboxes have a compact design, which made

Widely applicable POD propulsion system by ZF

To gain more insight on the ZF POD 4600 we asked Sander Snoek, Business Development Manager, to answer a few questions.What kind of drive is the POD 4600?The POD 4600 is designed by ZF for use on large recreational and professional vessels. The system provides unrivalled performance, efficiency and maneuverability to vessels measuring up to 40 meters at maximum speeds of up to 34 knots.This POD is twice as powerful as its closest competitors on the

Meeting the stage V emission standards

How to meet the stage V emission standards in the most efficient manner possible?Sooner or later the requirements of stage V regulations will have to be met. Earlier we have mentioned the Masson W2800Y, twin input single output gearbox. Did you know that it is possible to apply for energy investment benefits using this gearbox in combination with a stage V compliant engine? --- What does that mean?Under the precondition the motors are stage V

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