Hull Outfittings
Apu Block
A rudder trunk bearing block that supports the rudder stock and permits it to rotate under load.
Hull Outfittings
Rudder Pintle
The pin that locates and bears a rudder in its gudgeon, forming the hinge the rudder swings on.
Overview
The rudder pintle is the pin half of the pintle-and-gudgeon hinge that many rudder arrangements use: it is fixed to the rudder and engages a bearing socket, the gudgeon, fixed to the hull or rudder horn, forming the axis the rudder swings on. It is a wear part by design, since the bearing surface takes constant relative motion under load. Its clearance is measured at every drydocking, since excess play here is felt directly as sloppy steering response.
Specifications on request
Full specifications, material grades and dimensions are confirmed per enquiry. Tell us the vessel and the duty, and we will send the datasheet.
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Related equipment
Other equipment filed under the same part of the catalogue.
Hull Outfittings
Hybrid Vortex Reducing Fin
A hull appendage that breaks up hull-generated wake vortices ahead of the propeller to recover propulsive efficiency.
Hull Outfittings
Rudder Blade
The flat, streamlined surface that deflects water flow to steer a vessel, mounted on the rudder stock.
Hull Outfittings
Rudder Horn
A fixed hull structure that carries the lower rudder bearing on a semi-spade or horn-type rudder arrangement.