Schottel Shows Innovations at SMM
Schottel will be present at SMM Hamburg displaying a variety of innovations. With the Slogan “Proven Schottel quality has a new name”, the company is introducing a new nomenclature effective as of 1 September 2016. Schottel invented the Rudderpropeller (SRP) over 65 years ago. A new, clear nomenclature will replace the current product designation system which has grown along with the company, for a simpler orientation. At SMM visitors can be informed about the new system.
Illustrative scale models show the latest innovations of the company. In the centre is the highly efficient electric EcoPeller (SRE), a thruster optimised for the open sea and coastal operating conditions. Furthermore, there is the electric Rim Thruster (SRT), a space-saving lower-weight drive converting electrical energy directly into propulsion without transmission losses. With its minimised noise and vibration levels the thruster is ideal for vessels frequently operating in the DP mode or whenever utmost comfort is needed.
AT SMM, Schottel also presents application-related solutions – a Rudderpropeller (SRP) for shallow water applications, e.g. push boats, or an SRP with PTI, a compact hybrid drive, especially suitable for vessels with highly variable work cycles. In addition to this, scale model tugs provide an overview of eco-friendly tug solutions.