Propulsion systems for large yachts, fast ferries and vessels for naval, customs and coastguard duties require compact, high-performance transmissions specially configured to meet designer’s requirements.
ZF supplies high-performance transmissions with lightweight, torsion-resistant aluminum alloy housings. Propulsion control systems for the engines and transmissions can be supplied as well.
Numerous ratios are available that perfectly match today's medium-speed diesel engines.ZF Marine offers a number of transmission mounted PTOs for commercial applications so that additional propulsion power can be transferred to other units, such as fire pumps. Additional drives, such as electric motors, can be integrated with the aid of various Power Take In’s (PTI).
For the development of transmissions for fast craft, compliance with stringent environmental and technical specifications is ensured in order to meet the requirements of safety, availability and reliability.
Special features:
- Designed for extreme operating conditions
- Optimum power-to-weight ratio
- Extremely resistant to torsional stresses and robust design of the gear housings
- Optimum transmission of driving force