"> Side-Power / Sleipner Motor (Norway) SE/SP Series (Tunnel Thruster)
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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.

Side-Power / Sleipner Motor (Norway) SE/SP Series (Tunnel Thruster)
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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Replacement Parts

Side-Power/Sleipner (Fredrikstad, Norway). Lead time: 1-3 weeks. Wide dealer network worldwide.
Equipment Model #37798 · ✓ still in production