Compact Power. Smart Control.

The Linked Cylinder Type Steering Gear from Becker Marine Systems offers scalable torque, a compact layout and smart design. Its simple operating principle ensures reliable manoeuvring and low maintenance, even under tough conditions. With standardised hydraulic units and control systems, this solution is robust, efficient, and easy to integrate into any vessel design.

High-performance steering systems for the maritime industry

  • Simple working principle
  • Low maintenance effort
  • Robust against rudder bearing wear
  • One supplier for complete manoeuvring unit (steering gear and rudder)
  • Customised actuator sizes for small installation spaces
Alarm & Control System
Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Alarm & Control System

Alarm & Control System

  • Receives commands from the vessel control system (FFU / NFU / Autopilot) and executes them - 'turn starboard (SPB)' or 'turn portside (PS)'
  • Alarm & control panels monitor the connected components, indicate warnings and failures and enable the user to switch the HPUs on or off
  • One alarm panel in the engine control room (ECR) monitors the connected components and indicates warnings as well as failures
  • In case of emergency, the steering gear can be controlled by a terminal box near the rudder actuator (with starter box switched to ‘local operation’)

 

Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)

Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)

  • Each HPU is equipped with at least one oil tank, one electrical motor and one hydraulic pump
  • Safety valves protect the actuator from overload pressure
  • Uses an open- or a closed-loop hydraulic system with a variable displacement pump, suitable for torque up to 1,000 kNm
  • Temperature sensor and oil-level switches provide monitoring information for the alarm system
  • Up to two HPUs can be mounted on one transport grid (see figure)
Becker steering gear HPU

Scalable performance, smart system design

  • Working torque from 100 to 1000 kN m with a rudder angle range up to ± 45 degree
  • Parametric design of actuator
  • Standardised design of hydraulic power units
  • Standardised design of control and alarm system

Application focus

Suitable for vessels with rudder angles of up to 45 degrees, such as:

  • Multi Purpose Vessel
  • General Cargo Vessels
  • Container Feeder Vessels
  • Working Boats
  • Yachts

Our service support for you

  • 24/7 with fast response times on short notice
  • Always a clear and defined contact person in the event of a service call
  • Experienced, global professional service team
  • Technical consulting and trouble shooting
  • Onboard service
  • Receiving and forwarding all service information and technical details to the stations located
  • Short response time for the customer

Becker Cylinder Type Steering Gear

Robust engineering for maximum operational safety. The Cylinder Type Steering Gear delivers efficiency, stability and easy integration.

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