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Steering gear
Rolls-Royce supplies a complete range of steering gear suitable
for all ship sizes and types, including VLCCs, large container
vessels, offshore and naval applications and built on a 60 year
pedigree during which time more than 30,000 units have been
delivered. All steering gears are delivered as a complete system,
including hydraulic power units, control and alarm systems.
We also see more navies and coastguards selecting our COTS
steering gear.
Rotary vane steering gears are very compact they include
integrated rudder carrier bearings (lubricated by the hydraulic
system oil) and are typically 50 60 per cent the weight of some
competing designs, with low noise and vibration. Operationally,
rotary vane is widely selected as it ensures full torque is available
at all rudder angles. It gives more flexibility in the design of the
steering system as the steering gear is optimised for the type of
rudder it will be used with. Units come in 2, 3 and 4 vane variants
with 70, 45 and 35 rudder angles respectively.
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SV Series: 412 850 kNm

Sr/SV series
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Key features

The compact and powerful SR/SV series is suitable for small to medium
sized ships and is designed with integrated frequency controlled
reversible pumps. This ensures smooth starting and stopping and
enables a precise control system. Pump motors are mounted directly on
the unit, reducing the need for pipework onboard. They are supplied
with steering control and rudder angle indicators as a complete system.

SR series: 16 412kNm
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Compact and lightweight

Simple installation and
maintenance
High positioning precision
No external moving parts
Rudder angles up to 70
FC pumps for low power
consumption

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Pump motors are mounted on the

unit to minimise pipework

Technical data
type

Std. Rudder
Stock
Diameter
(mm)

Max
Working
Pressure
(bar)

Max
Working
torque
(kNm)

Max
Mechanical
Rudder
Angle
(deg)

FCP

h t o o
65
Conventional
h
5

n S 6 0 3 FCP

SR562L

120

54

16

2 x 61

YES

r ng u
YES

SR562

160

133

40

2 x 61

YES

w r n
YES

SR622

200

125

70

2 x 71.5

YES

h s ar /s
i ht

YES

SR642

240

125

110

2 x 72

YES

SR662

280

125

170

2 x 72

SR722

300

125

275

SR723

320

125

SV430-2

340

SV570-2

po e ed om
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6
360
00
Dimension
AxBxC
t
l T t
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h hyd au x
l y and
mm x mm)
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Max Radial
Load (kN)

Max Axial
Load (kN)

0
0

175

104

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400

175

104

on th u dx 675
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1210

n d d

an el
620

wo d

400

200

YES

Th l m t t e ee f p p g o b a d
1330
x 765 x 1090

s s pa a
920

600

250

YES

YES

The pow x 810

nt
ns x
ts 1180
f
r v ri
1430

d ng moto
1800

700

354

2 x 72

YES

YES

1610
x 875 x 1470
h
l
op f he c ua

ot n e e
2750

855

370

412

2 x 44

YES

YES

to e ch b s f he t o
1610
x 875 x 1470

2800

855

370

160

430

2 x 72

YES

YES

1665 x 1050 x 1550

3430

1400

500

360

160

570

2 x 72

YES

YES

1800 x 1155 x 1790

m t n s iv n
ent
n

4300

1800

700

SV650-3

360

160

650

2 x 46

YES

YES

1665 x 1050 x 1550

or

3430

1400

500

SV850-3

400

160

850

2 x 46

YES

YES

1800 x 1155 x 1790

4300

1800

700

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t 1150
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1230 xt p390

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to
400

p mp nd
t ge h w
f equ
1230
x 390
x 900

1 50
5
Weight
Approx.
(kg)

All data subject to change without prior notice

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RV/IRV 4 vane: 845 6550kNm

rV/irV Series
The RV series of steering gear is suitable for large and medium
sized vessels and is available with 2, 3 and 4 vane options. A dual,
submerged pump powerpack simplifies installation as no expansion
tank is needed. Modulated flow control gives a soft start and precise
control for small rudder movements. The IRV series incorporates a
double sealing system, completely separating the actuator into two
individual pressure systems. Automatic isolation of the actuators dual
hydraulic system is a feature to meet IMO single failure criteria for large
tankers over 100,000dwt. They can be supplied with steering controls,
CANBUS alarm system and rudder angle indicators.

Key features:
Compact size
Excellent power-to-weight ratio
Simplified maintenance: 4-piece
split bearings and seals on base
and cover
Integrated storage tank and
rudder carrier
Full overhaul possible without
removing the rudder stock
connection for steering gear sizes
of RV2600-4 and over

4-Vane :
35 rudder angle

RV/IRV 2 & 3 vane: 430 3916kNm

2-Vane :
up to 70 rudder angle

3-Vane :
up to 45 rudder angle

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Key features:
Rudder angles 35 - 70
Complies with IMO regulations
Compact and lightweight
Installation with reamer bolts or stoppers
Modulated flow for precise rudder
movements

An integrated lifting device

enables access to all bearings
and seals without loosening the
rudderstock connection.

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Technical data
type

Max
Rudderstock
Diameter
(mm)

Max
Working
Pressure
(bar)

Max
Working
torque
(kNm)

Friction loss
in Rudder
Carrier
(kNm)

Max
Mechanical
Rudder
Angle (deg)

Dimension A x B x C
(mm x mm x mm)

Weight Appr
Approx.
x.
(kg)

Max Radial
Load
(kN)

Max Axial
Load
(kN)

RV450-2

360

80

430

49

2 x 71.5

1450 x 890 x 115

3200

1400

500

RV550-2

390

80

568

53

2 x 71.5

1450 x 1025 x 115

3500

1400

500

RV650-3

390

80

644

56

2 x 46.5

1450 x 890 x 115

3200

1400

500

RV700-2

410

80

677

71

2 x 71.5

1600 x 1055 x 140

5000

1800

700

RV850-3

450

80

853

61

2 x 46.5

1450 x 1025 x 115

3700

1400

500

RV850-4

390

170

845

70

2 x 36.5

1380 x 1115 x 450

3650

500

450

RV900-2

450

80

874

75

2 x 71.5

1600 x 1200 x 140

6000

1800

700

RV1050-3

495

80

1015

80

2 x 46.5

1600 x 1055 x 140

5000

1800

700

RV1050-4

420

170

1065

87

2 x 36.5

1550 x 1144 x 467.5

4410

600

650

510

80

1094

137

2 x 71.5

1900 x 1265 x 195

8000

3000

1250

495

80

1312

87

2 x 46.5

1600 x 1200 x 140

6000

1800

700

RV1400-2

500

80

1412

88

2 x 71.5

1600 x 1612 x 140

8100

1800

700

RV1450-4

470

170

1440

108

2 x 36.5

1690 x 1225 x 505

5690

600

750

RV1650-3

550

80

1642

151

2 x 46.5

1900 x 1265 x 195

8000

3000

1250

RV1700-2

560

80

1709

150

2 x 71.5

1900 x 1596 x 195

11000

3000

1250

RV1850-4

510

170

1860

132

2 x 36.5

1800 x 1350 x 550

7480

700

900

RV2050-2*

580

80

2029

157

2 x 71.5

2110 x 1659 x 334

12000

3000

1250

RV2600-3

620

80

2563

171

2 x 46.5

1900 x 1569 x 195

11500

3000

1250

RV2600-4*

580

170

2586

232

2 x 36.5

2040 x 1639 x 658

10000

700

1050

RV2700-2*

650

80

2666

171

2 x 71.5

2110 x 2050 x 334

15000

3000

1250

RV3050-2*

700

80

3043

236

2 x 71.5

2400 x 1889 x 339

20000

3000

1800

RV3050-3

660

80

3043

181

2 x 46.5

2110 x 1674 x 334

12000

3000

1250

RV3900-4*

670

170

3882

314

2 x 36.5

2200 x 1803 x 743

14000

900

1200

RV4000-3

700

80

4000

201

2 x 46.5

2110 x 1964 x 334

15000

3000

1250

RV4200-2*

730

80

4200

273

2 x 71.5

2400 x 2046 x 339

24000

3000

1800

RV5500-4*

750

170

5498

498

2 x 36.5

2560 x 1886 x 771

20000

1250

1750

RV6550-4*

800

170

6565

609

2 x 36.5

2700 x 1974 x 810

23000

1250

2000

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RV1100-2
RV1350-3

* Available in IMO execution (tankers over 100,000 DWT)

All data subject to change without prior notice

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rotary vane steering gear for naval applications

The Rolls-Royce compact naval rotary vane steering gear range has
been designed to meet the highest military standards for noise, shock,
vibration and EMI/EMC.
A 17 model range delivers steering torques from 19 2,512kNm and
has been developed to suit a wide range of naval vessels. The standard
working rudder angle is 37 to one side, although gears can be
supplied to give maximum working angles of 70 and 90 to one side.
They have been selected by a large number of the world's navies,
including those of the USA, Canada, Malaysia, India, Australia and the
UK Royal Navy. This range seamlessly integrates the wide array of
applications deployed in naval fleets.

the compact naval rotary vane steering gear.

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Compact size suitable for

installation on single or multiplerudder installations
Maximum working angles of
70 and 90 to one side can be
specified

Actuator type steering gear is popular with a number of navies. Its

simple and robust design provides the reliability and redundancy
required, as two actuator systems provide single rudder operation.
Even with one actuator bypassed, 50 per cent of the torque is still
available. Rudders can also be operated independently if necessary.
Systems are normally of bespoke design for a specific vessel type.
Layout means fewer interface surfaces on board as the actuator
anchor brackets can be welded directly onto the hull cartridge.
Therefore installation of actuator steering gear is less tolerancecritical for the yard.
Routine maintenance is also minimal and replacing an individual
actuator is a simple operation.

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Key features:
Meets military standards for noise,
shock and vibration
Select from a 17 model range to
match the application
Torques from 19 2,512kNm

actuator steering gear

Key features:
Cost-effective and
Specifically designed for
corvettes, frigates and destroyers simple installation
Minimal maintenance
Select from a 7 model range
Torques from 36 to 448kNm

Actuator steering gear is fitted to the uK royal Navy type 45 destroyers.

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