Helical gear reducer for lauter tun
max. 1800 kW, 11.6 - 240 kNm Siemens AG

Jack-up rigs are used to search for oil and gas deposits down to a maximum water depth of 130 m. Tugboats or special transport ships tow the rig to its place of use. The platform, which can often weigh as much as 6,000 tons, normally stands on three legs and can be jacked up vertically. The rig is raised and lowered by up to 54 helical planetary gear units connected by racks and pinions. A high transmission ratio in excess of 8000 and high torque are characteristic of FLENDER gear units.

The jack-up's ultra-short overall operating time of 200 to 300 hours contrasts with the long service life demanded of the gear units. FLENDER gear units are carefully made to the customer's specification for this reason, while every effort is made to minimize the capital costs. As a key safety feature of the rig, however, they are subject to the stringent regulations of the classification societies and designed for the harsh conditions of extreme operating environments.