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ZF Marine (Germany)
AT Series (Azimuth Thruster)
The ZF Marine AT Series bow thruster is an L‑drive azimuth thruster that integrates a compact gearbox with a fixed‑pitch propeller to provide high thrust for low‑speed maneuvering.
50-2,000 kN thrust
Capacity
Seawater
Medium
Components & Design
Component data being added…
Technical Data
type
Azimuth Thruster (L-Drive)
variant count approx
3
period start year
2005
drive type
Diesel-Mechanical
construction
L-drive gearbox, FP propeller, integrated with ZF gearbox
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Common failures & inspection points
●L-drive lower gear bearing wear
●Propeller shaft seal seawater ingress
●Steering hydraulic cylinder seal failure
Service & Maintenance
Gear oil analysis every 1,000 hrs. Shaft seal inspection at drydock. ZF service network for gearbox overhaul.
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ZF Marine (Padova, Italy / Friedrichshafen, Germany). Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
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Equipment Model #37797
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