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Side-Power / Sleipner Motor (Norway)
SE/SP Series (Tunnel Thruster)
A compact tunnel‑type bow thruster that provides lateral thrust for low‑speed manoeuvring, available in electric (DC/AC) or hydraulic drive versions.
5-200 kN thrust
Capacity
Seawater
Medium
Components & Design
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Technical Data
type
Tunnel Bow Thruster (Electric / Hydraulic)
variant count approx
7
period start year
1985
drive type
Electric (DC/AC) / Hydraulic
construction
Compact design, composite or steel tunnel, FP propeller
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Common failures & inspection points
●DC motor brush wear (DC variants)
●Gear oil overheating from extended continuous use (duty cycle limited)
●Propeller hub corrosion from dissimilar metals
●Control relay failure
Service & Maintenance
DC motor brush inspection every 500 hrs. Gear oil change every 1,000 hrs. Duty cycle: typically 4 min on / 15 min off on smaller models. Not designed for continuous operation.
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Side-Power/Sleipner (Fredrikstad, Norway). Lead time: 1-3 weeks. Wide dealer network worldwide.
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