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15 November 2022

Shaft line / new stuffing box

The shaft line consists of an output shaft, which extends from the rear of the motor. It passes through the hull and connects to the propeller installed under the hull. As a result, the ship’s watertightness is ensured by a stuffing box (a type of gasket) in the ship’s hull.

Line 1

First of all, thisshaft line consists of a flexible coupling, a TMF bronze tube rotary joint and a rear bearing.

Line 2

Next, this shaft line consists of an elastic coupling, a TDL rotary joint, an epoxy tube and a back ring.

Line 3

Finally, this shaft line includes a floating stuffing box and a rear bearing.

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Did you know?

The shaft line is what used to be called the transmission. Indeed, the is still a must-have on large yachts, displacement and semi-planing hulls, as well as on sportfishing boats, especially those with a keel.