Timon Flap Rudder

Timon Flap Rudder

The Timon rudder is known for its excellent manoeuvring and course-keeping performance. This rudder has an open flap linkage mechanism and side bar flap system with a 90 degree angle. It is available in a wide range in sizes, making it the ideal rudder for larger ships such offshore and container vessels.

Best suited to seagoing vessels in the medium to high speed range.

Excellent manoeuvring and course-keeping performance
Low noise and vibration levels
45º rudder angle + 45º flap angle = total 90º
Long service life

Optional features

Energy Saving Devices
Optional Energy Saving Devices: Asymmetric Rudder Technology (ART™) and Rudder bulb.
Heel bearing support
This feature improves the performance of the rudder and is often used on fishing vessels. It reduces the load in the neck bearing and it protects the propeller from fishing nets. With heel bearing support, a rudder can be designed with a slimmer profile. The distribution of rudder reaction forces across three points (rudder carrier, neck bearing and heel bearing), compared with a free hanging rudder, increases the overall strength of the rudder, which is especially valuable during trawling operations.
Rudder trunk extension
By extending the trunk into the rudder blade, we strategically position the lower neck bearing closer to the force’s centre, allowing for the construction of larger rudders. This feature effectively mitigates stresses resulting from bending in the rudder trunk and stock while reducing reaction forces in the neck and carrier bearing.