Within the Compact Jet bow thruster unit lies a marvel of engineering – a rotating directional housing that offers unparalleled control over thrust direction. Mounted atop the unit is a gearbox housing the propeller transmission gearing, alongside a steering gearbox meticulously designed for noise-free right-angle transmission.
Even under full power and maximum propeller RPM, the housing effortlessly rotates a full 360°, thanks to a compact gearbox design and minimal exterior pipework. Critical components such as the transmission and drive shaft bearings benefit from oil-bath and injection lubrication, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Equipped as standard with a 4-blade NiAl bronze propeller, the Compact Jet facilitates seamless inspections, maintenance, and propeller replacements, often without requiring dry dock facilities. With minimal hose connections, removal from its housing is swift, facilitated by a hoist.
The principle behind the Compact Jet is elegantly simple yet highly effective: water is drawn in at an angle from beneath the vessel by the propeller, then smoothly deflected away through the hydrodynamically streamlined housing. Integrated into a rotating structure, the housing allows for forceful thrust in any desired direction, ensuring efficient propulsion with minimal noise and draft.
In addition to its primary role as a bow thruster, the Veth Compact Jet excels as a propulsion system, offering maximum thrust in any position while eliminating vulnerable protruding parts beneath the hull. Already applied successfully in creating self-propelled barges, this versatile solution epitomizes the pinnacle of marine engineering innovation.
