Van der Velden Marine Systems in the Netherlands has announced a joint venture with Canadian company Autonav for the delivery of advanced components for its rotary vane steering gear. The new Van der Velden Commander steering gear incorporates the second generation of compact rudder actuators designed by Paul Wagner.
Van der Velden Commander rotary vane steering gear is ideal for all commercial oceangoing vessels as well as superyachts and inland ships. It is available in rudder angles from 2 x 35 to 2 x 70 degrees and over a torque range from 25 to over 1600 kNm.
The simple, robust and compact design of the steering gear and the fact that it only has one movable part ensures trouble-free, maintenance-free operation for over 60,000 hours (twenty years). Significant cost savings will be the obvious long- term result.
Commander Rotary Vane
The integrated rudder carrier is a part of the actuator. Bearings are designed to take the full vertical load of the rudder and rudder stock, with no additional rudder carrier being needed. The rudder shaft is connected with compression rings to a straight shaft, which eliminates the costly machining of cones and keyways on the rudder shaft. Complex and time consuming hydraulic nut and hydraulic injection assembly is also eliminated. The Van der Velden Commander rotary vane steering gear meets the requirements of classification authorities through the world.
Picture: From left to right: Paul Wagner, Eckhard Dahlweg, Gerrit Spekman and Edwin van Buren. Shareholders of the new joint venture.
Source: https://www.vandervelden-marinesystems.com/rudders.cfm?pk=548&lang=en[Van der Velden Marine Systems]
