ZF Marine - The Z Drive advantage

摘要

ZF Marine Krimpen B.V. is the manufacturer of commercial thrusters for the global ZF Marine Group. In the thruster market since 1973, ZF Marine Krimpen designs and produces a wide range of steerable and transverse thrusters for all types of applications throughout the marine industry. Increasingly, ship owners recognise the potential of azimuth thrusters. Even in a tradition bound market such as the inland waterway tow boat industry in the USA, more and more owners are learning the advantages of Z drives over traditional propulsion systems. Inland waterway Z-drive pioneer Bill Stegbauer of Southern Towing Company was recently quoted in a US industry publication, saying: "Our pilots have been very pleased.