Stern tube for ships Blohm Voss Industries
SIMPLEX

Simplex FlexiTube
With Simplex FlexiTube, we offer precision technology in a complete package solution involving less preparation for the designer, the shipyard and the shipbuilder. The patented FlexiTube is a complete sterntube including sterntube bushes, a patented sealing package and installation supervision.

It facilitates rapid and exact installation under the supervision of our skilled personnel as well as easier maintenance and lower maintenance costs when the ship is in operation. For designing a customized Simplex FlexiTube, we only need to know the type of hull, the sterntube length and the diameter of the propeller shaft. The Simplex FlexiTube is suitable for all types and sizes of vessels.
Benefits:
- A complete sterntube installation in less than 8 hours
- Stress free installation due to the flexible forward end
- Customised design
- Turnkey solution ready for installation
- Simple and precise installation
- Simple and efficient cooling
- Low wear on bearings, hull and shaft seals
- Low and easy maintenance from within the engine room
- Easily replaceable bearings
- Low consumption of sterntube oil due to the optimised design
- Compensation of mechanical deviations
- Type approved by classification societies