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Veth Propulsion develops and produces various types of rudder propellers. The type of rudder propeller that best suits your needs depends on factors such as the type of vessel you have and any other requirements you may have. Does your vessel have little draft and you want 360 degree manoeuvrability? If so the Veth Z-drive is a good solution. Take a look at the Z-drive brochure.
Advantages of the Z-drive (compared to a conventional system)
- 360 degrees full thrust, thus optimum maneuverability
- 2% more efficiency than with a conventional propeller
- Possibility for flexible suspension (better insulation from noise and vibration)
- Ability to change propeller without docking
- Simple to install in a variety of ways
- More room for passengers / cargo due to compact construction
- No separate gearbox needed
- Ideally suited for Dynamic Positioning (DP)
- Safer, through shorter emergency stopping distance and improved maneuverability
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ower range single propeller Z-drives (VZ), L-drives (VL) and Hybrid Drives (VHD)
Type | Max power
(kW) | Propeller diameter nozzled
(mm) |
| VL-50 | 61 | Ø450 |
| VL-180 | 168 | Ø700 |
| VZ/VL-200 | 233 | Ø900 |
| VZ/VL-400 | 468 | Ø1130 |
| VZ/VL-400A | 425 | Ø1030 |
| VZ/VL-550 | 555 | Ø1250 |
| VZ/VL-700 | 688 | Ø1400 |
| VZ/VL-900 | 968 | Ø1600 - Ø1700 |
| VZ/VL-1100 | 1305 | Ø1800 - Ø1900 |
| VZ/VL-1250 | 1425 | Ø1900 - Ø2000 - Ø2100 |
| VZ/VL-1550 | 1920 | Ø2200 - Ø2300 - Ø2400 |
| VZ/VL-1800 | 2350 | Ø2400 - Ø2500 - Ø2600 |
Power range counter rotating Z-drives (VZ), L-drives (VL) and Hybrid Drives (VHD)
| Type | Max power range
(kW) | Propeller diameter
(mm) |
| VZ/VL-160-CR | 139 | Ø585 - Ø650 |
| VZ/VL-450-CR | 475 | Ø1080 - Ø1200 |
| VZ/VL-700-CR | 674 | Ø1210 - Ø1350 |
| VZ/VL-900-CR | 985 | Ø1350 - Ø1500 |
| VZ/VL-1250-CR | 1390 | Ø1530 - Ø1700 |
- The indicated values are based on full continuous operation and subject to application and classification.
- Z-drives are also available in hybrid propulsion. Hybrid input power is in consultation.
- Data is only to be used as a guideline. Additional specific data is available through Veth Propulsion BV.
- No rights can be taken from this sheet and data is subject to change without notice.
