DISKDRIVE™ THRUSTERS
Brushless, hub-less, almost part-less… And fundamentally – oil-free.
Hydromea’s ultra-slim, rim-driven DiskDrive thruster is the future of propulsion for compact vehicles, both underwater and on the surface.
Design
DiskDrive™ is a patented, ultra-slim, rim-driven brushless thruster with a thickness of just 15mm. The thin size makes it ideal for low-drag vertical stabilisation thruster applications, as well use on small vehicles where space is limited.
The hub-less propeller prevents it from becoming tangled – the thruster will easily navigate through floating debris such as water plants or ropes. Our patented design contains no seals, it is pressure-proof, hydro-lubricated and oil free.
The simple design allows the user to exchange propellers quickly and without any special tools in just 10 seconds.
Operation
The DiskDrive™ is extremely simple to use and compatible with a range of commercially available electronic speed controllers (ESCs). The three-phase sensorless brushless motor architecture allows you to choose the control method most relevant to your application.
The suggested operational voltage is 16V – providing 30N of thrust. This can be adjusted for higher thrust applications, or lower power attitude control of your submarine. The design of the thruster allows for modular installations that can immediately provide a user with double the power without any additional development.
To maximise efficiency it is recommended to use the DiskDrive thruster series with water flow guiding ducts. This could be built into the ROV hull profile. Alternatively, ducts are available as accessories, along with a mounting bracket and connectors.
Features
Models
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DiskDrive 50
$ 499Hydromea’s Disk Drive 50mm underwater thrusters with direct-drive propulsion are ideal for smaller ROV, AUV and deep-sea actuators. Affordable and oil free.
Leisure water vehicles
Deep-sea actuators
Stabilisation thrusters for small ROVs / AUVs
Accessories
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DiskDrive 50 Propeller
$ 10Spare 50mm propeller for the DiskDrive 50 thruster. Replaceable in just 10 seconds!
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DiskDrive 50 Propeller Set
$ 25Forward and reverse propeller set for the DiskDrive50, made from SLS Nylon PA12.
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DiskDrive 50 Thrust Kit
$ 60Easy setup and optimal efficiency for motor testing and installation on your ROV.
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