Rolls-Royce has recently added three larger stainless steel Kamewa waterjets to their product range. The new waterjets are designed for use in bigger (30m+) vessels. The new range is easier to install reducing the time and specialist skills required to fit them with consequent reductions in vessel build time and cost. Tommi Viiperi, Rolls-Royce, Sales Manager, said: âWe have been supplying integrated skids and hydraulics in our smaller products for some time and have proven that by doing so this allow designers, yards and operators to concentrate on their key areas better, lowering total costs without compromise.â?
The three new sizes being introduced are the S71, S80 and S90. This completes the larger steel-series size range. The Kamewa steel series allows the flexible use of aluminum, steel or composite materials meaning the main range inlet material, shape and pump type can be selected from different alternatives to meet optimal hull installation and super lightweight constructions. The new product range has a longer mean time between overhauls (MTBO) â 15000h or 5 years â than competing installations, with an option for a further extended warranty period.