BERG Transverse Thruster – type BFTT is a fixed pitch propeller type thruster used when shaft speed is variable and ease of reversing is important.
The propeller unit with the gear housing can be removed from the tunnel while installed in your ship, making maintenance and service easier and less time-consuming.
These features have been incorporated in BFTT type thruster design:
- Modular design with modern transmission layout.
- Custom designed blades to suit each individual application.
- Heavy duty gears & bearings.
- Complete thruster can be mounted & dismounted in tunnel (swing-in/swing-out design).
- Can be driven by electric motor or diesel engine.
- Highly reliable electronic control system.
- Interface to Joystick, DP systems etc.
- Built to the demands of the major classification standards.