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Over the last 55 years Veth Propulsion BV has gained a reputation in the maritime world. During this time the company has evolved as a specialist for thrusters known for their intelligent design, solid construction and easy maintenance. The Veth-Z-Drive and the Compact-Jet were developed In Papendrecht. Various kinds of bow thrusters such as the well-known Veth-Jet channel system were also originally developed by the Dutch company.

Apart from the thrusters Veth Propulsion BV has a Diesel engine department which makes it possible to supply the thrusters together with a Diesel engine, whenever required. Also, generator sets are built by the same department.

The Veth-Z-Drive has proven its reliability for many years. With the rudder propeller, independently designed and manufactured, Veth Propulsion shows that high efficiency and excellent manoeuvrability do not have to be a contradiction. The Veth-Z-Drive gives full thrust power over a circle of 360, thus enabling a maximum manoeuvrability of the vessel. With its wide differentiation of types over the years, the Veth-Z-Drive offers a solution for numerous applications. Veth Propulsion stands for innovation in the shipping industry.

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Certificates by recognized classification societies can be obtained to accompany each installation. Veth Propulsion maintains a comprehensive service network with excellent service for its customers world-wide.

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The Veth-Z-Drive allows a greater flexibility than conventional drives when planning the setup of the engine room. Because the engine can be placed next to the Veth-Z-Drive the space necessary is reduced to a minimum leaving extra room for passengers or cargo.

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For mounting inside the hull the rudder propeller is provided with a foundation the bottom plate of which corresponds with the line of the hull plating. This foundation can be flexibly mounted to avoid contact with the ships body from the engine to the propeller. The Veth-Z-Drive is therefore an excellent choice where the noise level has to be kept low. One more advantage: the unit can be mounted or dismounted - depending on the vessels draught - without the ship being dry-docked.

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Apart from the standard design

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Veth Propulsion BV offers a counterrotating system (CR). The CR Veth-Z-Drives present a completely new dimension of efficient low-noise propulsion. The CR unit combines high efficiency and small

propeller diameters with reduced noise emission.

The power is distributed over two propellers which results in a better performance. Within the CR unit both propellers rotate in opposite directions, so that the second propeller compensates the whirling of the water caused by the first propeller. As a consequence rotation loss is minimized with maximum efficiency gained from the available power and propeller diameters.

The optimum number of revolutions is about 20% less than a single propeller or two rotating in the same direction. The low stress on the propeller blades and the lessened turbulence of the water contribute in obtaining a low vibration and a silencing effect.

The propellers of the counter-rotating Veth-Z-Drive are mounted on opposite sides of the hydrodynamic streamlined underwater gearbox. With this arrangement, a more solid bearing and secure sealing system is created compared to placing the two propellers on one side.

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State of the art technoLogy, compact InStaLLatIon

The Veth-Z-Drive has a built-in disc-clutch to achieve a short construction length. This robust clutch is especially laid out for heavy-duty operations, such as the frequent engaging and disengaging of gears on a ferry boat.

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What is not possible with conventional propulsion, poses no problem to a Veth-Z-Drive, the height of the propeller is adjustable thus enabling a discharged ship to manoeuvre without ballast. This application allows an adjustment of the installation to various heights. It is also possible to make installations, which can be completely retracted within the ships construction (photos above), an application often used for auxiliary propulsion for off-shore installations or for mega-yachts.

Because of the ingenious universal gear coupling system, the Veth-Z-Drive can be completely uncoupled from the driving engine, in particular when combined with Diesel engine installations. This makes it possible to reduce the space for the installation in spite of the height adjustment.

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The Veth-L-Drive is a good choice when an installation is driven electrically or hydraulically. In this case the engine is mounted vertically but without the upper gear-box with the free-wheel clutch. The integrated steering wheels, however, are the same as in the Veth-Z-Drive.

Over the years Veth Propulsion BV has obtained special expertise with Diesel electric installations. A frequency control can be supplied together with the electromotor.

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Easy installation is an advantage of the Veth-Z-Drive. It can be mounted and dismounted outside a dry dock, depending on the vessels draught. The Veth-Z-Drives are custom-made with a foundation adapted to the hulls construction.

The Veth-Z-Drives are very compact due to the integration of transmission, clutch and steering wheels into one system. Up to an input power of 550 kW a worm gear is used for steering. For drive power exceeding 550 kW a slewing gear is used. Large transmissions ensure extremely accurate steering.

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Veth Propulsion BV has changed many a vessel without its own drive into an independent selfpropelling vessel by means of deck installations, for which well insulated, noise-absorbing casings are used. The construction of the shell is as compact as possible, while the engine remains within easy reach for service and maintenance. Deck installations are often furnished with a height adjustable propeller.

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The electronics department of Veth Propulsion BV puts considerable effort into research and development. Complete operating systems for the Veth-Z-Drives are designed and manufactured by the company. Although reliability and functional

efficiency come first, good appearance also gets attention. For the particular Veth-line foil panels with an ergonomic control lever are used. Veth Propulsion BV regularly develops specific solutions for its clients, such as synchronized control levers by means of

an electronic shaft system, or electronic interfaces for a Dynamic Positioning System or pilot. Veth Propulsion has also developed an intelligent electronic pilot mainly for river navigation.

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