Reintjes introduces down-angle gearbox

The new series comprises sizes WVSA 340, WVSA 740, and WVSA 1540 and is available at a power range from 250 to 3,250 kW and a reduction ratio of 1.5 to 4.

One important feature of the new series includes aluminium housing and the shaft angle of 8° to 10° that is essential for down angle gearboxes.

The down angle prototype gearbox successfully completed its first test runs at the Reintjes facility. The conical spur gears, that generate a shaft angle of 8° to 10° between the input and output shaft, were especially put through intensive testing.

One benefit to installing a down angle gearbox is that the engine room can be engineered in a space-saving design. This is because it allows for horizontal installation of the main engine while the propeller shaft is sloped downwards by the inclination angle inside the gearbox allowing for a shorter propeller shaft.

During the gearbox’s development, special attention was paid to the teeth design and contact pattern under load in order to reduce noise emissions.

Visit Reintjes in booth no. 207, hall A4.