TLB System
When a large ship is moored for an extended period of time, especially in a flow stream or current, its propulsion shaft needs to be set and locked to prevent undesired rotation. During regular maintenance the shaft needs to be locked in a fixed position, yet also able to be incrementally rotated in both directions to allow complete access by the ship’s engineers.
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A leading global manufacturer was looking for ways to improve the safety on its axial fans used at coal-fired power plants. The large electric motor-driven forced draft, induced draft, and primary air type fans are critical to boiler air and flue gas flows in the steam generating process.
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A leading global marine propulsion system OEM required a unique drive shaft turning, locking and braking solution for use on a next-generation ice-breaking vessel. Controlled locally or from the bridge, the equipment fitted to each of the three propeller drives rotates and holds the propulsion shaft during maintenance.
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Twiflex Ltd., a leading supplier of brakes and clutches to the marine industry will be launching its new TLB (Turning, Locking and Braking) system at the SMM in Hamburg this September. Part of the Altra Industrial Motion Group, the company will be demonstrating its ability to provide innovative solutions for controlling propeller shafts at sea or during routine maintenance.
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