US TYPE AZIMUTHING THRUSTER
KONGSBERG US thruster family has set the industry standards for decades being one of our all-time most selling propulsion product, generating real value for our customers with products and integrated solutions tailored to your individual needs.
US thrusters have been the obvious choice for ship applications where reliability and performance really matters, which is proven by over 6000 globally delivered US units in the past 50+ years. Success story continues with new generation azimuth thrusters which are compatible with hybrid and electric solutions.
Thrusters developed together with our customers
Towing industry is one the main market segments for US thrusters. Many tug owners today are more and more interested in the product life cycle costs than the lowest purchase price. Effective shipyards are searching ways to cut both time and costs from boat building processes. The shipping industry sets new standards for performance to be able to tow larger vessels. We have been listening to our customers from each side and created new features accordingly, many of them being a win-win solution for all parties.
Flexible modular design, options to choose from
- Drive: Hybrid- twin, Hybrid-dual, mechanic and electric
- Clutch: On/off-, Low dissipation slipping- and High dissipation slipping clutch
- Steering: Hydraulic and electric steering
- Mounting: Several different Weld-in and Bolt-in options
- Various sealing options based on application requirements
- Propeller: CRP, FP and CP with multiple different nozzle sizes
Future proof digital features:
- Condition based monitoring system
- Digital twin system for predictive maintenance
- Remote access and diagnostics for control system
- Remote and autonomous operation compatibility
- Integrated control system for thruster and deck machinery
US PM L - Thruster, Hybrid
US255 with Pro-Duct
US with dual input, Hybrid
US Thruster twin input
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US PM L - Thruster, Hybrid
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US255 with Pro-Duct
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US with dual input, Hybrid
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US Thruster twin input
Superior Thrust Performance
- Unique propeller and nozzle combinations to enable highest efficiency at design point
- Inhouse HRC hydrodynamic research center with cavitation tunnels for
- R&D and customer projects.
- Project specific CFD modelling capabilities
Value adding services:
- Extended thruster coverage
- Fixed price overhaul solution
- Online / offline Condition monitoring services
- Thruster exchange pool
- Energy management system
- Global service coverage
TECHNICAL DATA
| US Thruster Type |
Propeller Dia. Ducted [mm] |
Max. power. [kW] |
Bollard Pull [mtons] with 2 x AZM, max Power |
| 55 | 1050 | 350 | 11 |
| 105P6 | 1300 | 500 | 17 |
| 105P9 | 1500 | 750 | 24 |
| 1600 | 750 | 25 | |
| 155P12 | 1600 | 900 | 29 |
| 1800 | 1100 | 35 | |
| 155P14 | 1800 | 1150 | 37 |
| 2000 | 1370 | 45 | |
| 165 | 2200 | 1471 | 50 |
| 2400 | 1340 | 50 | |
| 205 | 2300 | 1870 | 60 |
| 2400 | 2000 | 65 | |
| 2500 | 2000 | 67 | |
| 2800 | 2000 | 70 | |
| 255 | 2600 | 2390 | 77 |
| 2700 | 2560 | 81 | |
| 2800 | 2560 | 85 | |
| 3000 | 2600 | 91 | |
| 265 | 3000 | 2800 | 99 |
| 35 | 2800 | 2790 | 91 |
| 3000 | 2900 | 97 | |
| 305 | 3000 | 3200 | 104 |
| 3200 | 3300 | 111 | |
| 355 | 3200 | 3600 | 117 |
| 3500 | 4050 | 135 | |
| 3600 | 4050 | 140 | |
| 60 | 3800 | 5500 | 174 |
| 4000 | 5500 | 180 |
US Thruster Picture carousel: US PM-L Thruster,Hybrid US Thruster with Dual input, Hybrid US Thruster with Twin input, US255 with Pro-Duct
Services and support
24/7 Technical support
Our 24/7 technical support team is there to help at any time, day or night, wherever your vessel is.
CONVERSIONS, RETROFIT AND REFIT
We understand the importance of having the right parts, available in the right place, at the right time.
Training
Ensure that your crew is properly and thoroughly trained. This will reduce operational risk, downtime and maximise return on asset investment.