Wärtsilä Double Input Gear

Double input gears are applied to combine the output power of 2 medium speed diesel engines on a single propeller shaft. Typical applications include: Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels Fast patrol vessels High power cargo vessels with medium speed (dual fuel) engines Ferries A key dimension of a double input gear is the horizontal offset, which is determined by the required service space between the two propulsion engines. Wärtsilä double input gears can be combined with Wärtsilä engines, as indicated in the table below, as well as with other engine brands.