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KOBELCO

Total Reliability with the Complete KOBELCO

Compact Seal System

Net Protector Rope Guard

From Gravity

Tank V

Two-halves Double Security

Cover Ring Compact Seal

Propeller IV

Net Stopper

Spare Sealing Ring

Double Security Compact

Seal with Net Protector &

Net Stopper

KOBELCO's Net Protector and Net Stopper

The Net Protector prevents nets and ropes from passing through the clearance between the rope guard and propeller boss. In the unlikely event that anything passes through, it is completely blocked from entering the seal box with the Net Stopper.

Near Port (Harbor Speed)

KOBELCO's New Double Security' COMPACT SEAL

During normal operation, the #3S sealing ring is kept in a no-load condition as the pressure between the #3/3S seal chamber and the stern tube is equalized. If a leak occurs in the #3 sealing ring, the #3S sealing ring can immediately be engaged by closing #3/3S outlet and inlet valves. #3/3S Outlet

Aft Seal Tank (for #2/3)

Drain Tank

Gravity Tank for Stern Tube #3/3S nlet

Aft Seal Tank

The Port Anti-Pollution (P.A.P.) System to Prevent Any Oil Leakage, Especially in Harbors

When the shaft rotation has decreased under the rotation set by the control panel, solenoid valves (A) and (B) close, while valve (C) opens, and the oil level in the chamber between sealing ring #2 and #3 lowers to the level of (C) on the shaft line.

U.S.A. Exclusive Agent

Roland Marine Inc. 90 Broad Steet, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A. TEL: 212-269-1075 TELEX: 222197 FAX: 212-943-4346 <^Kfimtnl%m BusrmunE mm. 6F Tatsunuma Bldg., 3-19, Yaesu 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 105 JAPAN TEL: 03-3218-6695 FAX: 03-3218-6698

Manufacturer of Stern Tube Sealing, Stern Tube Bearings and Intermediate Shaft Bearings

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