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ZF AT 90 thruster
Miramar, Fla., primarily based ZF North America is so as to add the ZF AT 90 to its azimuth thruster (AT) line-up.
Turning into commercially out there in December, The brand new, well-mounted, Z-drive thruster is appropriate with a variety of economic vessels, supporting a most energy of 1,978 kW/2,651 hp and rising the ability and thrust capabilities of the AT thruster product line.
Totally customizable to almost any hull form or vessel profile, the ZF AT 90 is among the most versatile merchandise in the marketplace. It additionally helps auto-trolling. The mix with ThrusterCommand ensures exact and environment friendly propulsion management.
Like all azimuth thrusters within the AT sequence, the ZF AT 90 will be executed as a part of a hybrid or absolutely electrical system, requiring decreased engine energy throughout vessel operation, full electrical crusing, dynamic positioning and sluggish cruising whereas in electrical mode, and extra. ZF says that operators who set up the AT sequence aboard vessels are one step nearer to incomes a CLEANSHIP class notation.
“Whether or not a shopper is working vessels within the inland waterways or has tugboats, ferries or any variety of specialty vessels, equivalent to dredges, the ZF AT 90 gives vital benefits,” stated ZF’s Walter Fienco, product supervisor, business thrusters. “Along with this new product being adaptable to your vessel’s distinctive configuration, ZF gives aggressive supply speeds and low life-cycle prices. These elements, paired with our a long time of expertise and educated buyer care crew, assist prospects really feel assured that that is the suitable alternative to make sure dependable, inexperienced and protected vessel operations.”
The ZF AT 90 azimuth thruster comes normal with an 18-month guarantee, with prolonged guarantee choices. All ZF Marine merchandise are supported by the corporate’s new cellular service app, an expansive vendor help community and its 24/7 1-833-ZFWRENCH gross sales and repair hotline.
