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Date
14 July 2020
Author
JPC Direct
Estimated reading time
2 minutes
Built for outstanding performance, you can rely on your Sleipner bow thruster or stern thuster year after year. Boat builders all over the world are choosing Sleipner for reliability, ease of installation and unrivalled safety features.
The high performance of a Sleipner thruster is the result of years of development and testing.
Through our extensive experience and close co-operation with major boatbuilders we know how important a correct installation is for the thruster system. Therefore we have made all the preparations to ensure that it is easy to install a Side-Power thruster correctly.
1: Electric motor developed by Sleipner for maximum performance and efficiency.
2: Contactors developed by Sleipner for extended main solenoid lifetime.
3: Patented IPC system monitoring solenoids to reduce chance of solenoid lock-in, stops thruster in case of malfunction.
4: Automatic delay between change in drive direction to protect motor and gearleg.
5: Gearleg galvanically separated from electro motor to protect immersed parts from accidental short circuit or current leaks.
6: Compact streamlined gearleg minimises water resistance and reduces cavitation.
7: Anodes outside propellers for easy replacement.
8: Composite Q-Prop propellers for maximum efficiency and minimal noise.
9: CNC-machined and assembled to perfect tolerances.
10: Hardened spiral-cut gears for extended lifetime, low noise and more compact gearleg design.
11: Pre-filled gear-leg for easy installation and less maintenance. High quality oil for extended lifetime.
12: Closed solenoids to prevent dust and pollution on contacts.
13: Easily accessible power terminals.
14: Thermal switch prevents overheating.