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MANUFACTURER IN FOCUS: ZF

Friedrichshafen, Germany https://www.zf.com/products/en/marine/marine_na/ marine_na.html

No. of Employees : 168,000

President/CEO : Holger Klein

Annual Sales: $50.7 Billion (in 2023, company wide) marine products include transmissions, thrust- ers, propellers, propulsors, controls, electron- ics and hybrid technologies to meet the de-

ZF mands of nearly any marine application. Its customer service is available 24/7 through its mobile app and 1-833-ZFWRENCH hotline to assist clients anytime, any- where – whether they need a part or technical support. ZF’s latest products demonstrate technologies that not only advance the industry, but also the experience of being on the water.

ZF is a 110+ year-old, trusted global provider of marine pro- pulsion solutions. It specializes in delivering both individual components and complete systems tailored to diverse vessel types. ZF offers a comprehensive range of marine transmis-

W340 sions (reversing, non-reversing and hybrid), propellers, thrust- ers, steering systems, and electronic control systems. Catering to commercial and fast craft boats, pleasure craft, and yachts, its products span a power range up to 12,000kW.

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ZF recently launched its latest product in its azimuth thrust- er (AT) series, the ZF AT 90, a new well-mounted, Z-Drive smooth shift engagement and precise control of transmission thruster that is compatible with a wide range of commercial output. It is compatible with all types of engines and propul- sion systems, including waterjets and surface-piercing propel- vessels, including commercial ? shing vessels, supporting max power of 1,978 kW / 2,651hp, increasing the power and thrust lers. It has a compact, space-saving design and an emergency capabilities of the thruster product line. Fully customizable ‘get home’ capability. Introducing ZF NRD Series Transmis- to nearly any hull shape or vessel pro? le, the ZF AT 90 is sions The ZF NRD Series Transmissions are designed for waterjet applications, offering a diagonal offset for increased designed to be ? exible. As is true of all thrusters in the AT se- ries, the ZF AT 90 can be executed as part of a hybrid or fully ? exibility in multiple waterjet installations and tight spaces. electric system, requiring reduced engine power during vessel These transmissions feature waterjet-speci? c ratios, ensuring operation, full electric sailing, dynamic positioning and slow optimal performance and ef? ciency for this propulsion type.

Other Transmissions Set to Debut Soon: ENC transmis- cruising while in electric mode, and more. Operators who in- stall the AT series aboard vessels are one step closer to earning sions are in development and are expected to be available for delivery in 2025. They are based on the current series of trans- a CLEANSHIP class notation.

ZF's latest transmission for commercial vessel operations missions and are optimized for direct mounting to electric motors of any size. The 3200 A/V Hybrid Transmission will geared toward commercial ? shing vessels and small work- debut at the end of 2024. This new transmission will be avail- boats, the W340’s cast iron construction backs powerful fea- tures to ensure vessels perform. It has a medium duty rating of able in both down-angle and V Drive con? gurations, provid- 602 hp at 2,300 rpm for most gear ratios. For most ratios, the ing ? exibility in various marine applications. Designed with continuous duty rating is 508 hp at 2,100 rpm. It also comes ratios commonly found in fast craft A/V transmissions, the 3200 A/V will support a range of power ratings (P-L-M-C), standard with Supershift2 technology, ZF’s unique mechani- cal/hydraulic clutch control system which delivers quick, with speci? c values to be announced closer to launch.

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