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Propulsion System

Assembly

Twin diesel engines driving fixed-pitch propellers through gearboxes and shafts. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Propulsion System parts and their functions

6 top-level parts · 12 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Propulsion System parts diagram: 1 marine diesel engine, 2 reduction gearbox, 3 propeller shaft, 4 propeller, 5 shaft coupling, 6 thrust block. 12 parts in 6 top-level items.
Propulsion System parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Marine Diesel Engine 2× 2,000–3,000 kW each
2 Reduction Gearbox 2× Helical gear reduction unit stepping engine RPM down to propeller speed.
3 Propeller Shaft 2× Steel shaft running aft through a sterntube to the propeller hub.
4 Propeller 2× Fixed-pitch bronze propeller with typically 4–5 blades.
5 Shaft Coupling 2× Flexible coupling connecting engine to gearbox input shaft.
6 Thrust Block 2× Bearing and housing carrying the forward/aft thrust load from the propeller.

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Bill of materials for Propulsion System

6 top-level lines · 6 rows shown · 12 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Marine Diesel Engine passenger-ferry-diesel-engine 2× 2 · part
2 Reduction Gearbox passenger-ferry-gearbox 2× 2 · part
3 Propeller Shaft passenger-ferry-propeller-shaft 2× 2 · part
4 Propeller passenger-ferry-propeller 2× 2 · part
5 Shaft Coupling passenger-ferry-shaft-coupling 2× 2 · part
6 Thrust Block passenger-ferry-thrust-block 2× 2 · part

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Where the propulsion system is used

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Sourcing: possible vendors

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VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks