Kobelt Equipment

KP 12 Hydraulic Bow or Stern Thruster

Name: KP 12 Hydraulic Bow or Stern Thruster
Brand: Kobelt Manufacturing

Kobelt Keypower KP 12 hydraulic bow or stern thruster rated 25 HP at 1,500 propeller RPM; requires 16 GPM at 2,500 PSI; bronze or aluminum propeller.

Description

The Keypower KP 12 Hydraulic Bow or Stern Thruster from Kobelt is a hydraulically driven tunnel thruster for vessel manoeuvrability and control in difficult conditions. The Keypower line fits almost any configuration where a bow or stern thruster is required.

Technical data

Power: 25 HP
Propeller speed: 1,500 RPM
Hydraulic flow required: 16 GPM
Hydraulic pressure required: 2,500 PSI
Propeller: bronze or aluminum

GPM and PSI figures may be lower or higher respectively in international markets.

System scope

Thruster, drive motor, switch box and controls
Optional thruster tubes for installation into the hull
Optional components including an HPU for a complete system

Series

Keypower hydraulic thruster models: KP 8, KP 10, KP 12, KP 14, KP 16, KP 16HD, KP 18, KP 22, KP 26, KP 36, KP 40.

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