Innovative Power Transmission

Maritime Gear Systems

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> Our Passion: Marine Engineering.

Shipbuilding is dependent on the enormous levels
of propulsive force and transmission power of its
engines. This is the field in which RENK has always
been known for reliable, powerful, and extremely
efficient gear engineering, ever since its first marine
propulsion system in 1934. Today, our works in
Augsburg, Rheine and Hannover develop and
produce gear systems and drive components,
with great passion and expertise, which continue
to set standards in many new ways. Whatever
the type of vessel our gear systems are built for,
from naval ships to mega yachts and fast ferries,
marine ships to LNG tankers, RENK will get it
moving with the greatest of competence.
The ideal solution for any drive.
RENK gear solutions combine several gas
turbines, diesel engines and electric motors,
thus enabling intelligent power management
RENK WORKS IN AUGSBURG – and the implementation of a variety of
Special gear systems for power outputs requirement profiles.
of 3,000 kW to over 40 MW.
At its main works in Augsburg, RENK designs, Our product range spans single reduction
engineers and builds special gears for naval ships, (single-in/single-out) gears, as well as combined
mega yachts, fast ferries and boats for customs diesel and diesel (CODAD) and combined gas
and coastguards. As many as 35 nations trust turbine (COGAG) designs. It also includes complex
RENK to provide the gears for their naval vessels. combinations of several diesel, electric and/or
The largest gear system currently produced gas units (CODAG/CODOG/CODELAG). Our
by RENK transmits 40 MW to each propeller; main reduction gears also comprise multistage
however in principle there is no limit to power gears for pure gas-turbine use and planetary
output. gears with coaxial power train and transmission.

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Quiet gears – a must for naval and cruise shipping.
RENK has decades of experience in producing
quiet gear systems. Our expertise has made us
the most sought-after partner for international
naval applications. Today, quiet gears are a central
feature of surface combatants, where these
represent a considerable enhancement in low
noise operation.
The use of double helical gears in combination
with a precisely manufactured, load-corrected
tooth form guarantees extremely quiet operation
under full and partial load. To prevent resonation,
the design of RENK gearbox casings incorporates
the latest engineering. A further considerable
reduction in noise levels comes from specific gear
system foundations, using hard-elastic single
or double support elements of RENK patented
designs.
Special gears for special ships such as frigates,
corvettes or coastguard vessels.
Outstanding features:
• Complex combining gear systems for drive
by electric motors, gas turbines and/or
diesel engines; connecting gears between
port and starboard propellers for high-output
• Weight optimised due to specific designs
• Shock resistant according to naval standards
• Low maintenance as per perfect adjustment
of components
• Unrestricted service life
• Integrated electronic control and monitoring
systems using the latest technology
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Installation of a double in single out gear system
for an LNG carrier showing the placement
of the upper casing section

AT HOME
ON THE WORLD'S
OCEANS.

> Our objective – no compromises on quality.

RENK WORKS IN RHEINE –
single in and double in single out gear systems
for power outputs of 1,500 kW to 35 MW.
The RENK works in Rheine designs, engineers and
produces gears for a wide range of commercial
ship types. Gears manufactured for worldwide
cargo shipping demand high levels of robustness,
reliability, safety and economy. RENK systems
fulfil these criteria in LNG carriers, container ships,
Ro-Pax ferries, tugs and supply boats and have
proven their reliability over many decades on
all oceans.
The RENK quality philosophy is applied
consistently throughout all of its works and
is the central maxim that guides all of the
company's activities, from project planning and
development to production, control, installation
and commissioning, and also including user
training and after-sales services. We use
the latest production facilities and a consistent
inspection system is in place to verify and
document product quality throughout all
stages of the production process. All finished
components are required to pass a load test
before they leave the works. The final result is
the legendary RENK reliability.

Reliability and efficiency – the success formula

for container feeder ships and LNG carriers.
Even the largest and most modern LNG carriers
in the world employ gears, propeller shaft gear
couplings and sliding bearings made by RENK.
Whether used in single or double propeller
systems, our gear units guarantee the highest
levels of reliability and economy, in all sailing
conditions and in combination with electric
motors or diesel engines alike. For constant
safe transportation across all oceans.

Double gears NDSQL 2800 for Ro-Pax ferrie ROMA

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POWERS THE
SHIPPING ELITE.
> A drive shaft's mounting is optimised to improve
the efficiency and running smoothness of the
propulsion system as a whole. RENK supplies
shaft line components to satisfy the needs of the
shipping elite – from modern, high-performance
ferries, luxurious cruise ships and ultra-fast mega
yachts to even submarines – with low noise,
reliability and at highest efficiency.

RENK Hannover Works –

Thrust bearings and radial bearings for shaft lines.
RENK Hannover Works designs, manufactures
and supplies bearing components for marine
applications, including thrust bearings to take
the propeller thrust and radial bearings for the
propeller shaft lines. In addition to its extensive
standard series, RENK also supplies custom-
designed bearings, particularly for marine ships,
in flood proof, shockproof as well as non-magnetic
design. All thrust bearings undergo a test run
under nominal operating conditions on the RENK
test rig. Furthermore, RENK Hann over Works
supplies disconnecting devices for high power
outputs to separate the propeller shaft from the
Diesel engine.

Shaft line bearing for cruise ship Right: Disconnection coupling device for high
power outputs to separate the propeller shaft
from the Diesel motor

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RENK and the Blue Ribbon.
Record breaking requires sophisticated and
reliable engineering. Winning the Blue Ribbon
award for the fastest Atlantic crossing between
Europe and North America with a passenger like
ship demands power, efficiency and reliability in
equal measures. The following vessels, equipped
with RENK gear systems, won the coveted
trophy: the Italian monohull mega yacht Destriero
in 1992, the Danish catamaran ferry Cat Link V
in 1998, and another Danish catamaran ferry, the
Villum Clausen, in 2000. The latter took no more
than 24 hours to cover the 1063 nautical mile
route. We are suitably proud of these successes,
which serve as proof of RENK gear systems'
extraordinary power potential.

Above: Inclination test for propulsion

motor bearings

Below: Back-to-back testing of thrust

bearings under nominal operating
conditions with a load of 2,800 kN
at 140 rpm.

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> YOUR PROVIDER OF MARITIME PROPULSION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS.
Reliable propulsion technology, extensive know-how and expert support from our specialist teams in Augsburg,
Hann over or Rheine make RENK your ideal partner at developing new ideas and projects quickly an successfully.
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Offshore Patrol Vessels, OPV A A - - - A - - H H - H
Coastguard Vessels A A - A - A - - H H - H
Submarines - - - - - - - - H H - H
Vessels for Authorities A A - - A A - - H H - H
Cruise Yachts A A - - A A - - H H - H
Highspeed Yachts - A A A - - - - H H - H
Highspeed Ferries - A A - - A - - H H - H
Ferries RoRo, Ropax R R - - - - - - H H - H
Cruise/Passenger Vessels R R - - R - - - H H - H
Tanker, Crude Oil or LNG R R - - R - R A H H R H H
Container Vessels, Bulk Carriers R R - - - - R A H H R H H
Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels R R - - R - - - H H - H
Our specialist teams are looking forward to hearing from you.
A Augsburg Plant H Hannover Plant R Rheine Plant * CODAD: Combined Diesel and Diesel
RENK Aktiengesellschaft RENK Aktiengesellschaft RENK Aktiengesellschaft CODOG: Combined Diesel or Gas
Gögginger Strasse 73 Weltausstellungsallee 21 Rodder Damm 170 COGAG: Combined Gas and Gas
86159 Augsburg, Germany 30539 Hannover, Germany 48432 Rheine, Germany CODELAG: Combined Diesel-Electric and Gas
Phone: +49 821 5700-627 Phone: +49 511 86 01-0 Phone: +49 5971 7 90-0
Email: info@renk.biz Email: info.hannover@renk.biz Email: info.rheine@renk.biz
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Augsburg plant Rheine plant Hannover plant

Gögginger Strasse 73
86159 Augsburg
Germany
Tel. + 49 821 5700-627
Fax + 49 821 5700-559
Email: info.augsburg@renk.biz
Rodder Damm 170
48432 Rheine
Germany
Tel. + 49 5971 790-0
Fax + 49 5971 790-208
Email: info.rheine@renk.biz
Weltausstellungsallee 21
30539 Hannover
Germany
Tel. + 49 511 8601-0
Fax + 49 511 8601-288
Email: info.hannover@renk.biz

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