Well Mounted Azimuth Thrusters

Unmatched maneuverability and bollard pull

Key Facts

Full powerUp to 3,065 kilowatts360° maneuverabilityOptimized for speed or bollard pullHybrid readinessOptional PTI for hybrid operation

Well mounted azimuth thrusters combine propulsion and steering in one propulsion package. The well mounted azimuth thruster of ZF is a rudder propeller with excellent maneuverability and is considered a best seller for all types of commercial vessels. The propulsion system can be optimized for speed or bollard pull. The thruster can be delivered in a performance range up to 3,065 kW. The thruster can be found in high performance application.

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ZF Azimuth Thruster AT 110, with tilted nozzle

ZF well mounted azimuth thruster, L-drive

ZF well mounted azimuth thruster, Z-drive

ZF AT 80 Hybrid

Details

Options

All ZF azimuth thrusters can be customized according to the customer’s requirements. The well mounted azimuth thruster is available as an L-drive or Z-drive and can be combined with diesel, electric, hydraulic or hybrid drive options. ThrusterCommand is an integral part of the propulsion system.

Well mounted from top or bottom, or available as weld-in installation
Well shape and height can be adapted to suit the vessel design
Available with diesel, electric, hydraulic or hybrid drive options
Diesel engine, using upper gearbox with dry or wet (slipping) clutch (FiFi)
Electric or hydraulic steering available
Open type fixed pitch propeller or fixed pitch propeller with GS or GT Nozzle, optimized for speed or thrust
Available with clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) propeller configurations
Optional nozzle grid available
Certified by all major classification societies

*Rating M-duty electric, bollard pull for two units. Rating subject to classification and application. Mentioned data for indication purpose only. Consult ZF technical staff to determine applicable power for each specific use.

Power range of the ZF well mounted azimuth thruster portfolio*

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Additional information

Press Release: Place Your Thrust in Hybrids: ZF Launches Hybrid Version of its new Azimuth Thruster (AT)

Press Release: ZF offers the new ZF AT 80 thruster model range to close the performance gap for marine propulsion systems

Press Release: ZF Introduces New ZF AT 90 Thrusters, Expands Full AT Series to Tugs and Ferries Markets

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