Shaft Components
Protect both your propeller shaft and the ocean
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The best performing lubricant of a propeller shaft bearing is oil. To combine this performance with environmental friendly aspects, one solution is to make it impossible that sterntube oil leaks into the seawater.
The Simplex SC3 Airspace system is specifically designed to this requirement.
Optional dirt and net protection ring
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To save the oceans is one of the main challenges in the future of yachting. Today the environmentally friendly operation of a yacht can be supported by the use of:
SKF Marine offers several stern tube systems to meet the demands of all yacht propeller shaft applications:
1. Conventional closed stern tube systems
2. Sea water-lubricated open stern tube systems with continuous water flushing
3. Combinations of closed fresh water/oil-lubricated stern tubes and open sea water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings (one or two struts solutions)
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Water lubrication is by far the most environmentally friendly solution for lubricating propeller shaft bearings and is thus compliant with current legislation such as the VGP 2013 (Vessel General Permit) regulations. The modular design of the water-lubricated sealing system allows servicing work to be carried out very quickly and safely.
Depending on the specific application and our customers requirements, the following Simplex seals can be combined with the Simplex BlueRun sterntube solutions providing a complete package.
Simplan FWD Seal
Mechanical face type seal for water-lubricated stern tubes:
Simplex SC3 FWD Seal
Simplex lip type seal for water-lubricated stern tubes
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Simplex oil-lubricated sterntube seals are designed for oil-lubricated propeller shaft bearings and have two key purposes – firstly to prevent the leakage of oil into the engine room or water, and secondly to keep water out of the sterntube. These seals comply with industry classification requirements and are type-approved by all major classification societies. As such, they are designed to last for years to come and withstand the following conditions:
Simplex SC3 FWD Oil-Lubricated Seal
Simplex lip type seal for stern tubes
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The Centrax bulkhead seal is used exclusively to seal rotating shafts at bulkheads to avoid the flooding of related compartments
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OK Shaft Couplings
Strength and flexibility you can count on even in the roughest waters
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Simplex SC3 Airspace System
High performance that doesn’t compromise nature
The best performing lubricant of a propeller shaft bearing is oil. To combine this performance with environmental friendly aspects, one solution is to make it impossible that sterntube oil leaks into the seawater.
The Simplex SC3 Airspace system is specifically designed to this requirement.
Optional dirt and net protection ring
SKF Stern Tube Solutions
To save the oceans is one of the main challenges in the future of yachting. Today the environmentally friendly operation of a yacht can be supported by the use of:
SKF Marine offers several stern tube systems to meet the demands of all yacht propeller shaft applications:
1. Conventional closed stern tube systems
2. Sea water-lubricated open stern tube systems with continuous water flushing
3. Combinations of closed fresh water/oil-lubricated stern tubes and open sea water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings (one or two struts solutions)
Sterntube seal
A state-of-the-art solution that keeps sterntubes shipshape
Water lubrication is by far the most environmentally friendly solution for lubricating propeller shaft bearings and is thus compliant with current legislation such as the VGP 2013 (Vessel General Permit) regulations. The modular design of the water-lubricated sealing system allows servicing work to be carried out very quickly and safely.
Depending on the specific application and our customers requirements, the following Simplex seals can be combined with the Simplex BlueRun sterntube solutions providing a complete package.
Simplan FWD Water-Lubricated Seal
Mechanical face type seal for water-lubricated stern tubes:
Simplex SC3 FWD Water-Lubricated Seal
Simplex lip type seal for water-lubricated stern tubes
Simplex oil-lubricated sterntube seals are designed for oil-lubricated propeller shaft bearings and have two key purposes – firstly to prevent the leakage of oil into the engine room or water, and secondly to keep water out of the sterntube. These seals comply with industry classification requirements and are type-approved by all major classification societies. As such, they are designed to last for years to come and withstand the following conditions:
Simplex SC3 FWD Oil-Lubricated Seal
Simplex lip type seal for stern tubes
SKF Cooper Split flange bearing
Reduces machinery maintenance for peace of mind onboard
Centrax bulkhead seal
Stay flood-free with this self-lubricating solution
The Centrax bulkhead seal is used exclusively to seal rotating shafts at bulkheads to avoid the flooding of related compartments
SKF Cooper Split bearing – pedestal mounting
More than a match for the high seas
OK Flange Couplings
Set a course for stress-free voyages
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