FLENDER GEAR UNITS

DREDGER POWER AND

PROJECT EFFICIENCY.
Comprehensive support and reliable products meet
all your dredging, pumping and propulsion demands.

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Along with pump and propulsion
gear units, we also offer especially
effective cutter gear units. Having
a contact who can handle all the
requirements is hugely beneficial.

WITH THE CUSTOMER

FOR THE CUSTOMER.
We have been supplying our NAVILUS® gear units to the shipping industry for many decades.
Moreover, it is our extensive experience with equipping dredgers that underpins our ability to offer
high-quality and application-specific drive components. Along with reliable products, perfect project
management is no less of a key factor in the successful fulfillment of a charter. That’s why we put
all of our expertise and skill to work for our customers.

High-end engineering Our experience on the process, product and system lev-
Extremely high efficiencies, optimum power-to-weight el helps us better serve our customers. We develop more
­r atios, and minimal vibration and noise levels character- than just the gear units, we also develop the auxiliary
ize our products. Although the various gear units used on a equipment and the schematics. Digitalization in project
dredger are designed for their specific applications, most management and in the design process makes our pro-
are custom-manufactured according to project-based cus- cesses fast and flexible. Proposals are issued rapidly and
tomer specifications. Therefore as our customer, you can 3-D design drawings can be shared electronically.
always be sure of top reliability, durability and optimum
­efficiency with minimum maintenance costs. One face to the customer
We achieve extremely high reliability and loss-free infor-
Available as single- or two-speed variants, our propulsion mation channels through the integration of key account
gear units range from SISO gear units starting from 1 MW managers within the project team. Always up to date with
THERE ARE FLENDER to TWISO gear units of up to 50 MW. They can be equipped all essential project details, they can support the custom­
GEAR UNITS FOR: with versatile PTO, PTH and PTI options. This puts all er as their competent partners throughout the project
energy production, redundancy and hybrid options onboard straight through to the after-sales phase.
• Propulsion drives and also makes it possible to operate powerful pumps or
cutter drives. So expect the best consulting services, backed up by in-
• Cutter head drives dustry knowledge, practical focus and expertise covering
• Suction and pump drives Your project in the best of hands the entire drive train, together with open communication to
Our broad range of systems and products can satisfy an ensure the success of your project.
• Jet pump drives extremely wide range of requirements. Depending on
• Generator drives the task, we can apply proven standard solutions or work
As a system provider, Flender’s ­together with the customer to implement special design
portfolio features the full spectrum specifications.
of gear units that dredgers require.
Along with global customer support and service, the main
factors behind successful collaboration include high avail-
ability and, above all, punctual delivery.

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SUCCESS IN
THREE STAGES.
MOHAB MAMEESH AND
HUSSEIN TANTAWY
Type of ship Cutter dredger
Shipyard Royal IHC, NL
Owner Suez Canal Authority
Year 2019
Cutter Electric
Rated power 2 x 2,400 kW
Flender NAVILUS G3VE 1900
Pump Electric
Rated power 3,000 kW
Flender NAVILUS G1EE 950
Pump Diesel
Rated power 6,170 kW
Flender NAVILUS G1EE 750

MISSION
The work of a cutter dredger is one of the hardest jobs
for a drive. Power, strength and durability are key

SUEZ CANAL
parameters here.

CUTTER
3 STAGES
FLENDER SOLUTION
Custom-made for this specific application with three
stages and a transmission ratio of 41:1, this cutter gear unit
has adequate power reserves and nevertheless operates

POWER
economically. Its integrated thrust bearings also help get
the job done.

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NAVILUS GV3E
3-stage cutter gear unit

THE GEAR UNIT CONCEPT

ENGINE SIDE ENGINE SIDE

FOR EXTREME LOADS.

OUTPUT

A cutter head transmits tremendous YOUR BENEFITS

forces. And the mechanical loads that
• Rated power from 1,000 kW
the cutter rig exerts on the gear unit
• Multi-stage design with transmission ratios up to 45:1
are just as high.
• Vertical or horizontal shaft offset
With tailor-made concepts for housing designs, trans­
• Project-oriented design according to customer
mission ratios and single- or multi-stage configurations,
specifications
our NAVILUS cutter gear units are designed to be both
robust and compact. • Welded housing design
• Low-vibration
In order to develop cutter drives that always focus on the
solution, we can equip them with holding brakes, water- • Compact design
From their robust design configuration tight seals for variable depths, and integrated or separate
• Extremely high efficiency
to their precision gear tooth geometry, thrust bearings. And we also recommend establishing
our NAVILUS cutter gear units are made an integrated condition monitoring program, even during • Optimum power-to-weight ratio
for strength and durability.
the design phase of a drive project, to avoid the need for
• Complete with auxiliary equipment
unscheduled maintenance.

The mounting position of a cutter gear unit makes uniform

oil distribution particularly important. The oil supply
systems that we have developed can perform this task as
a freestanding module or in a configuration mounted to
the housing.

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COMPACT, YET
PERSISTENTLY STRONG.
ARZANA
Type of ship Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger,
TSHD 6,000 m3
Shipyard Royal IHC, NL
Owner National Marine Dredging Company
Year 2017
Class BV
Propulsion Diesel
Output 2 x 4,240 kW
Flender 2 x NAVILUS GUBK 630
Pump Electric
Rated power 3,750 kW
Flender NAVILUS G1EE 710
Pump Electric
Rated power 325 kW
Flender NAVILUS GAA 355

ROBUST
MISSION
All over the world, trailer suction hopper dredgers are de-
ployed to keep shipping channels free or deposit sediments

MAXIMUM TORQUE
on land. The drives used for propulsion and for generating
electricity are often designed to operate in concert with the

SYSTEM
ones that handle the pumping and suction.

DURABILITY
FLENDER SOLUTION
With two SISO propulsion gear units including primary PTO
and two separately configured variable-speed pump gear
units, Flender was able to contribute a well-matched system
to the shipbuilding project.

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SPECIFICATIONS THAT GET

RIGHT TO THE OPERATING
POINT.

Large trailer suction hopper dredgers that

sometimes operate at two depths simulta­­
neously need multiple powerful pump gear
units. Engageable transmission stages make it
possible to operate with different characteris-
tic curves for suction from different depths or
for the discharge operation.

Because we have decades of experience, YOUR BENEFITS

we can provide highly customized gear
• Power ratings up to 20,000 kW
units for pump drives from our proven
• Single- or multi-stage design, transmission ratios up to 8:1
standard components.
• Vertical, horizontal or diagonal shaft offset
• Multiple speeds possible
THERE ARE NO Our large portfolio of couplings also provides ­solutions
for connecting cutter or pump gear units in the drive
To precisely maintain the optimum operating point – where
the pump curve and the system curve intersect – our pump • Project-oriented design according to customer
GEAR UNITS WITHOUT train. They are characterized by their long service life,
low maintenance requirements and compact design,
and jet pump gear units from the NAVILUS series offer a
number of different possibilities. Multiple speeds can be
specifications

COUPLINGS. and ensure reliable torque transmission even under planned and disengaging clutches can be installed. With
• Welded housing design
• Pneumatically operated clutches
harsh operating conditions. single- or multi-stage gear units, we design in the optimum
torque for the drive. As a result, also pump drives installed
• Easy access to the installed clutches
The N-ARPEX® all-steel multi-disk coupling is backlash- in series can be perfectly coordinated and operated.
free, torsionally rigid and flexible with axial, angular and • Low-vibration
radial offset compensation. We also take especially heavy-duty operation into
• Compact design
consideration when developing customer-specific gear
Our RUPEX® is a damping, fail-safe pin and bush units: this is clearly borne out by their solid construction • Extremely high efficiency
coupling for medium to high torques. The conical seat and precision gear and bearing design.
• Optimum power-to-weight ratio
of the buffer pins facilitates easy assembly.
• Complete with auxiliary equipment
The double-jointed gear couplings of the ZAPEX® series
compensate for angular, parallel and axial misalignment
of shafts.

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SPECIFIC
SOLUTIONS SET
THE STANDARD.
SHANTI SAGAR 17 AND SHANTI SAGAR 18
Type of ship Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger,
TSHD Beagle 8
Shipyard Royal IHC, NL
Owner Adani Group India
Year 2017
Class LR
Propulsion Diesel
Output 2 x 3.600 kW
Flender 2 x NAVILUS GMCK 670
Pump Diesel
Rated power 2 x 1,430 kW
Flender 2 x NAVILUS G1EE 520

MISSION
Continuously pumping huge quantities of dredging material
is a challenging job for a gear unit. Robust strength is
absolutely essential here.

FLENDER SOLUTION
The two exceptionally stable NAVILUS pump gear units were
specifically designed for these two trailer suction hopper
dredgers. For the propulsion system, two NAVILUS SISO
gear units with primary PTO were used.

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GLOBAL PARTNERS WORLDWIDE

AND SERVICE. RESPONSIBILITY.
Our global presence enables us to provide our comprehen- Monitoring your gear unit Flender is a reliable partner whose business relationships
sive expertise and large product portfolio the world over. To prevent damage and breakdowns, initial symptoms are based on trust and responsibility. Qualified and dedi-
A seamless network of Flender subsidiaries and Flender must be recognized early. With that in mind, and to main- cated employees are the key to our innovative strength,
representatives makes contacting us fast and easy. tain the optimum reliability of your gear unit, we offer you performance and consulting expertise. That’s why we
our condition monitoring service. As gear unit specialists, continuously invest in training and continuing education,
Also known as Bruinhof Marine, Flender B.V. is the global we use analysis, diagnostics and inspection to ensure that provide progressive working conditions and believe that
Lifecycle Support Unit of Flender, enabling us to ­specialize your drive is well maintained. In this context, we can use ­diversity enriches our work environment.
in the worldwide delivery of spare parts and the deploy- remote diagnostics, mobile vibration analyses, acceptance
ment of service technicians. Both functions support the measurements or load and torque measurements, inspec- But we do not want our responsible actions to be confined
full mechanical drive portfolio, comprising propulsion, tions and endoscopic inspections. Online, with continuous to our company. We develop our processes in a way that
generator and dredger gear units as well as couplings, remote support and analysis, or offline, with a visit by our makes our products and production as eco-friendly as
clutches and shaft bearings. engineers. Above all, condition monitoring makes it possi- possible. We are particularly proud of the fact that by the
ble to schedule rational maintenance intervals. end of 2022 our power consumption will be carbon-free.
Commissioning by experts We have also initiated various projects to reduce waste,
Complex equipment must be professionally installed and Preventive maintenance optimize recycling and avoid harmful substances.
put into operation to ensure their long service life. To a
­ ssure You can also improve the availability of your drives through
this function, we have an experienced start-up team that our preventive maintenance service. Regular measures Our products also have an impact on the environment.
inspects the installation, tests the alarm systems, calibrates specifically suited to the age and operating hours of We bear that in mind in our material selection and manu-
the sensors and conducts load and performance tests. the gear unit help you maintain its optimum operating facturing, and view their high quality and the resulting long
condition. useful life as beneficial to the environment. With its har-
monized torque spectrum, our product portfolio always
Visit our websites listed on the back of this brochure. enables users to select the right gear unit size, thereby
They provide various contact options. significantly increasing energy efficiency.

As a company with global operations, we are also aware

of our global impact. Accordingly, along with ecological
issues, economic and social ones are also important to
us. We also want to take a lead role here and continuous-
ly align our actions with the 17 Sustainable Development
Goals of the UN. With the ambition of enabling all people
to lead a dignified human existence while permanently
protecting the natural basis for life at the same time.

Flender subsidiaries

Distributors and/or
service partners

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DREDGER PROJECT.
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