Magnetically Geared
15kW & 25kW Thrusters
Magnomatics' thrusters are oil-filled (bio-degradeable) and pressure balanced for deep sea operation. They combine a magnetic gear and permanent magnet motor arranged to provide a hermetic seal between the motor and the sea water.
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A high-speed PM motor is coupled with a magnetic gear to produce a low-speed, high torque output which is optimised to the propeller performance curve and the thruster is smaller than an equivalent direct-drive motor.
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The magnetic gear also provides effective anti-jamming with its passive reset torque-fuse, protecting the drive-train from the loads associated with striking solid objects, ropes etc.
Videos of Magnetically Geared thruster (courtesy of SMD)
Photograph of Magnetically Geared SMD Quantum EV, submersible remotely operated vehicle (courtesy of SMD)
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Highest torque density
Naturally cooled
Hermetically sealed motor
High power factor (>0.9)
Conventional BLAC power electronic drive
Very low Torsionally Transmitted Vibration
Passively resettable overload protection (torque-fuse)