Category guide
- What are Shafting & Stern Gear?
- Shafting and stern gear transmit engine power to the propeller and support the propeller shaft. Components include Propeller Shafts (main shaft connecting to propeller), Intermediate Shafts (connecting engine to propeller shaft), and Stern Tubes (housing and supporting the propeller shaft).
- What are the different types of Shafting & Stern Gear?
- Common types include Propeller Shafts, Intermediate Shafts, Stern Tubes, Stern Bearings.
- What standards apply to Shafting & Stern Gear?
- Products in this category typically reference IACS UR M68 and ISO 22089-1:2010. Classification society approval is typically mandatory.
- Buyer requirements
- Procurement typically requires Type, Diameter (mm), and Length (m) to match engine output and vessel design. Material (Steel; Stainless Steel), Material Grade (Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3), Coupling Type (Flange; Keyed), Bearing Type, Seal Type, and Class Certification are critical for structural integrity and operational reliability.