Jastram, a renowned German manufacturer of marine drive and control systems, and Insumo, a deep tech research and development company from the Netherlands, are joining forces to introduce the next generation of Rim drive technology: bearingless electric thrusters. »This partnership promises to revolutionize the marine industry by setting new standards in silent and efficient propulsion«, says Jastram.
The partnership represents a significant advancement in marine propulsion technology: by combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge engineering, these companies are set to deliver thrusters that do not only meet but exceed current industry standards for performance, durability, and environmental sustainability. The introduction of bearingless electric thrusters heralds a new era of quieter, cleaner, and efficient marine propulsion systems.
The key factors include several benefits, among them environmental and operational advantages. The shift to bearingless electric thrusters marks a significant step towards environmentally friendly marine technology. These bearingless thrusters are not only designed to meet lowest noise requirements and minimize cavitation, making them nearly silent. Their bearingless design and water-cooled systems eliminate the need for polluting lubricants, ensuring an eco-friendly operation. Moreover, the design requires minimal maintenance, significantly lowering operational costs and downtime. Central to this technological leap is the bearingless implementation achieved through magnetic levitation. By employing magnetic forces to keep the rotor in position, these thrusters become the most silent and resilient on the market. This approach eliminates the components most susceptible to wear and tear, effectively increasing the thruster’s lifetime and reducing the number of parts by 50 %.
The compact, modular, and simple design of these electric motors ensures they are low on maintenance while delivering superior performance. The magnetic force fields are kept low, further contributing to the silent operation of the thrusters.
This innovative design is scalable, making it possible to create powerful rim-drives that retain all the benefits of the technology.
At this year’s SMM visitors will be able to get a »sneak peek« of the bearingless electric thrusters in motion. The team at Jastram is looking forward to have in-depth discussions about this new technology
Hall A3 | booth 200
