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Jered Hydraulic Ram-Type Steering Gear Systems

Jered hydraulic ram-type marine steering gear for U.S. Navy surface and amphibious ships: single or dual rudder-tiller, 12 to 45 million inch-pounds rudder torque, multi-layered fail-safe operation.

Description

Jered Marine Steering Gear Systems are hydraulic ram-type steering gears supplied for most classes of U.S. Navy ships and other vessels. They are available in single rudder-tiller and dual rudder-tiller arrangements and respond to electronic helm commands, with manual steering inputs at the hydraulic power units (HPUs).

Key features

  • Operational rudder torque of 12 to 45 million inch-pounds
  • Multi-layered fail-safe operation with numerous powered and manual emergency modes
  • Installation in manned spaces or unmanned remote floodable spaces with continued operation
  • Shock and vibration qualified to full operational capability
  • Modular design: components co-located or remote to suit space constraints and damage control
  • Patented mechanical differential feedback control
  • High torque and thrust capability, low power input/output ratio, remote operation

Applications

  • Aircraft carriers (CVN)
  • Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) and Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD)
  • Landing Platform Dock (LPD)
  • Guided missile cruisers (CG)
  • Mine countermeasures vessels (MCM)

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