Reintjes launches its new WVSA series undershooting gearbox

The new series of angled gearboxes consist of WVSA 340, WVSA 740 and WVSA 1540 undershooting gearboxes covering power ranges from 250 kW to 3,250 kW with a reduction ratio of 1.5 to 4.

An important feature of the new range of angled gearboxes is the use of an aluminum housing and an 8° to 10° shaft angle that is critical to the undershooting gearbox.

After Reintjes has successfully completed the first test run of the lower angle gearbox, the company has been particularly strict with cone spur gears that will produce an 8° to 10° shaft angle between the input and output shafts. Intensive test.

One of the benefits of installing a lower angle gearbox is that it saves space in the cabin. This is because the lower angle gearbox helps the main unit to be installed horizontally, while for a shorter propeller shaft, the propeller shaft will tilt downward through the angle of inclination within the gearbox.

In order to reduce noise emissions, the tooth profile design and the contact pattern under load conditions are specifically considered in the development of the lower angle gearbox.