Rudder shafts 

Rudder shafts are available in mild steel or in stainless steel 316.

We offer two types:

Rudder shaft ‘type A’; this is in one piece	Rudder shaft ‘type B’; this is split, using a steel flange connection

A split rudder shaft ‘type B’ offers the advantage of easy (dis)mounting the rudder blade. From rudder shaft diameter ø40mm and bigger, the flange connection is executed with a ‘male/female’ connection.

On top of the rudder shaft is a steel hub with keyed connection to connect the tiller arm. Rudder shaft diameter ø25 until ø35mm, the hub has a straight bore and keyway. Starting from rudder shaft diameter ø40 mm and bigger, the hub is executed with a taperbore (1:10) and keyway. A suitable tiller arm can be supplied. On request the rudder shaft can be executed with a square shaft end on top for emergency steering. The steel footstep bearing lovcated at the bottom, can also be supplied with a bronze liner.

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