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HYDRAULIC BOW AND STERN THRUSTERS
Type BOW..HMD

These are the thrusters for the most demanding of work situations and are available in power outputs of 55 Kilograms Force (Kgf),
95 Kgf, 160 Kgf, 230 Kgf, 310 Kgf, 410 Kgf and 550 Kgf. They operate in hydraulics systems delivering flow rates ranging from 13
litres / 3.4 U.S gallons per minute to 91 litres / 24 U.S. gallons per minute, at pressures ranging from 165 bar/ 2393 p.s.i to 280 bar /
4061 p.s.i., all depending on thruster model selected.

VETUS hydraulic thrusters are able to run continuously, although not as primary propulsion units. They deliver high power and great
reliability, with no electrical connections at the thruster or pump(s) and they need little routine maintenance. These thrusters are
available with several control heads, in three control regimes, including proportional control.
The skill and knowledge set required to plan, integrate and implement a hydraulic installation work is extensive, and includes all of
the skills required to install electric thrusters and a lot more. Such work should not be undertaken by persons, however generally
experienced in boat work, who have not received formal training in power hydraulics theory and practice. Access to local hydraulic
hose and fitting suppliers is also essential for a well-organized and successful installation.
If an existing hydraulic system can deliver the pressure and flow required by the thruster(s) appropriate for your vessel, it is often
possible to add VETUS thrusters to the system, but VETUS also offers complete hydraulic systems as described in this catalogue
section.
Whether you buy a complete hydraulic system from VETUS, or just the thrusters, a VETUS customer support team member will
review the entire system with you to ensure that your thrusters work well after installation.
See next page for specifications.

The connections and flow of oil for a thruster

Manifold and Valves
PRIME MOVER
ENGINE

Hydraulic pump
on PTO
Port Tank

Starboard

Case
Drain
High pressure
supply and
return -
interchangeable
depending on
direction of
thrust

Thruster

BOW..HMD

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