MARINE SOLUTIONS
Double marine
gearboxes
Picture courtesy of ALP Maritime Services
Type NDS(H)(Q)(L)
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Gear units for the highest demands.
More than 140 years of experience are the basis for the production of
highly developed and efficient gear units, which are used in thousands
of ships all over the world today. Precisely fitting gear units are
our specialty. We develop customized solutions for our customers’
demands. RENK gear units extend the performance of double engine
marine propulsion by offering a number of additional features.
Propeller speed is optimized and power transmission to the main
engine is regulated.
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RENK quality standards.
Thanks to the high standards of our as elaborate fine tuning of the separate
internal quality control, RENK offers components comprising the overall NDS(H)(Q)(L)
customers consistent high quality in the system are the key to our quality. N = Parallel shafts
development and design of all gear unit DS = Double marine gear unit
components: from gearing technology RENK is able to manufacture durable H =B
ull wheel, case-hardened
and axial bearing to the multiple-disc gear units which prove their reliability Q = Quill shaft design
clutch. Precision and diligence in and high s
tandard of performance for L = Multiple-disc clutch
every step of the production as well decades and over thousands of miles.
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Hydraulically actuated
RENK multiple-disc clutches.
Main propulsion engines as well as
auxiliary drives, auxiliary outputs
and inputs connected to the gear unit
can be engaged or disengaged during
operation by means of RENK multiple-
disc clutches.
These multiple-disc clutches have been
specifically developed by RENK and
have proven their high reliability and
longevity throughout many years, even
under extreme service conditions.
The discs of the hydraulically actuated
clutches are made of steel and the
outer discs are additionally provided
with a profiled inter coating. The discs
are forced lubricated and cooled.
Clutch engagement/disengagement is
hydraulic.
The lube oil and clutch oil circuits are
incorporated into the gear unit lubrica-
tion and cooling system.
The two-stage engagement system,
also developed and optimized by RENK,
ensures soft engagement with lowest
possible wear.
To avoid increased heating at high
power or speeds, the discs are forced-
segregated after disengagement.
Offshore
Heavy duty applications such as the
offshore market require reliable
equipment and flexibility during
operation. Outstanding features allow
for reliability, versatility and efficiency
for the vessel.
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Optional equipment.
Turning device Multiple-disc clutch(es)
This enables the turning of the propeller Can be installed at the main shaft and
shaft on ships with electrical propulsion PTO/PTH/PTI shaft to offer variable
for safe and comfortable maintenance drive systems.
work.
Optional holding brakes
CPP pump drive For propulsion systems it is possible to
Additional mechanical pump drive at the lock the propeller for safer and easier
PTO-shaft for mounting of oil pump to maintenance work
supply oil to the propeller.
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Back-to-back test.
Pictures courtesy of Fjord Line
Our RENK plants are equipped with The closed system is driven by the
state-of-the-art testing and measuring output shaft or the PTO-shaft. Thus,
instruments. Double marine gear units extensive air and structure-borne noise
up to the largest sizes can be back-to- measurements as well as pressure
back tested under Ioad. and temperature measurements can
be carried out under Ioad to allow cor-
ln a back-to-back test configuration, relations with the operational perfor-
two double marine gear units of mirror- mance on board. This extensive test
inverted design are connected to each is frequently requested by customers
other. With this configuration RENK and is often the final step within the
is able to apply high partial or full Ioad to scope of comprehensive in-house and
the gearing by a hydraulic torsion unit. external quality assurance steps.
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Noise reduction.
The quality assurance activities per- requirements can be fulfilled by com-
formed throughout the entire produc- bining different measures. This can be
tion cycle up to the final assembly verified already during the shop test run.
comply with the requirements set forth
by DIN ISO 9001 as well as with specific The noise and vibration characteristics
rules of the classification societies. are measured by means of a back-to-
back test during which the gear units
The noise and vibration characteristics are tested at full Ioad.
of the gear units are crucial quality
features, particularly on ferries and
cruise vessels. RENK has demonstrated
for many years that even the highest
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Propulsion system concepts.
Propulsion systems for ships, such as 1 or 2 propellers and 2 to 4 engines. marine gear unit. For ships equipped
Ro-Pax ferries, supply vessels, ice The power of two engines each is trans- with auxiliary drives “Power Take off”,
breakers, etc., are often equipped with mitted to the propeller by a double several designs are available.
Elastic
Drive System coupling
PPTO S/G
Main
Elastic
engine
coupling
Primary PTO
Generator operation is possible even if
the propeller is at standstill. This means CPP
that electricity can still be generated
with the main propulsion engine when
the ship is not sailing, e.g. in harbors, or Thrust
bearing Main
additional pumps or auxiliary drives etc. engine
can be driven.
Elastic
coupling
Elastic
Drive System coupling
SPTO S/G
Main
Elastic
engine
LK 1 coupling
Secondary PTO
Generator operation is possible while
the propeller is rotating. Main engine, CPP
propeller and generators operating at
the same time.
Thrust
bearing Main
engine
LK 2
Elastic
coupling
Thrust bearing Sleeve bearing Multiple-disc clutch
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Elastic
Drive System coupling
PPTO/SPTO S/G
Elastic Main
coupling engine 1
PPTO via M/E 1 and
SPTO via M/E 2
Combination of both PTO alternatives, CPP
offering a primary drive PTO drive,
secondary PTO drive with twin screw
applications. Combinations of PTOs and Thrust
bearing Main
screw operation allow for efficient engine 2
power generation on board. E.g. single
screw can be operated while using both
PTOs to generate power on board.
Elastic
coupling
The quill shaft
design
Double marine gear units for very high ■ in case of resiliently mounted engines
power ranges and equipped with the gear teeth are not adversely
multiple-disc clutches are provided with affected by misalignments,
quill input shafts resulting in the following
advantages: ■ the specific bearing arrangement
ensures optimum distribution of the
■ clear functional separation of the forces.
gearing from the input shaft thanks to
the hollow shaft design, Widely varying quill shaft combinations
can be realized with RENK multiple-disc
clutches for tailor-made PTO/PTH and
PI configurations.
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Reliability through precision.
Gearing
The dimensioning and design always
focus on the highest safety and lowest
noise and vibrations. These objectives
are achieved by virtue of the optimum
fine tuning of macro and micro gearing
geometry.
Bearings
High-quality gear units require bearings
with particular properties. RENK cares
very much about the selection of safe
and amply dimensionedbearings that
secure high performance and a long
service life.
Thick-walled radial and axial bearings
with circular thrust pads provide a
trouble-free and durable operation.
The following aspects are of particular
advantage:
■ Maintenance of the thrust bearing is
possible without draining the oil and
disassembling the gear unit housing.
■ Astern and ahead pads of the thrust
bearings are of identical construction,
a fact that simplifies replacements to
a considerable extent.
Casing
The design of the casing and the
foundation considerably influences
the Ioad-carrying characteristics
of the gearing and bearings as well
as noise and vibrations. For this reason,
the casings are built torsionally stiff
with strong internal ribs and are partly
manufactured with double walls. As
a standard, the thrust bearing is located
on the engine side. This arrangement
provides high stiffness at the foundation
in the thrust bearing area by linking the
gear units foundation with the engine
foundation for optimum absorption of
the propeller thrust forces.
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RENK product support – competent,
effective and always there for you.
Our customer service is the central RENK maintenance and repair Upon completion of the analysis, you
contact point for our whole service service – maximized capacity will receive a study report containing
line-up, be it for general questions about and service life for ship gear prevention measures and repair
our products and services or mainte- units recommendations for all components
nance and repair enquiries. A team of the gear unit. We are available 24/7,
of experienced engineers and highly Our state-of-the-art maintenance and we answer all of your questions and
qualified personnel supports you in repair equipment ensures first class even at short notice we are able to
your choice of individual solutions and service: provide technical personnel to help you
accompanies the quick execution ■ 3D gear teeth measurement complete your tasks quickly and
of the contract – from development to ■ 3D coordinate measuring machine straightforwardly. Our competent team
implementation of our gear unit in is kept up to date by regular training
■ Crack testing, surface testing and
the propulsion system of your ship. – and is able to answer any new questions
ultrasonic testing
Even after delivery and professional that may arise.
■ Endoscope for internal inspection
implementation of the RENK gear unit
our team stays a competent partner
for all your concerns.
Trusted Partner.
RENK GmbH
Rodder Damm 170
48432 Rheine
Germany
P +49 5971 790-0
E [email protected]
www.renk.com
Edition: 28-09-2023
Details provided about the properties and usability of the products are purely for information
purposes and do not constitute a guarantee of these characteristics. The extent of goods d
elivered
is determined by the subject matter of the specific contract. No liability accepted for errors or
omissions. Subject to technical alterations. © RENK 2023
