As of 2013, a strong partnership has been built among Lofrans’ and Max Power thrusters
creating a synergy in yacht control and maneuvering solutions.As a natural evolution from simple
stand-alone independent units, Max Power is able to offer fully integrated hydraulic systems for sailing yachts.
Whether running winches, windlasses, bow thrusters, stern thrusters, hydraulic davits or complex keel lifting mechanisms,
our complete hydraulic solutions are used by many of the world’s large sailing yacht manufacturers.
Unique in their flexibility, Our systems are built using a common central line principle.
This means any function can be run from any power source thereby allowing a high level of user control.
The use of load sensing pumps and valves ensures efficient and silent operation over a wide range of hydraulic flows and pressures.
Our experience in designing and supplying complete solutions ensures that a Max Power-Lofrans’ integrated system will be efficient,
flexible and reliable. Sailing yacht power systems typically include one or several generator mounted hydraulic pumps and in addition
will require a DC power pack for silent sailing and light maneuvering. The PowerValve™ power pack range used in our systems,
offers exceptional flexibility and power efficiency over a wide range of hydraulic flows.Available as single or twin motor units,
each motor pump can deliver 3 flow ratings at two predetermined system pressures, thereby accommodating a wide variety of hydraulic functions.
From high pressure, low flow keel, to a powerful high flow windlass, each function only draws the amperage needed for that specific application.
1 Generator with PTO 2Variable displacement pump 3 DC power pack 4 Oil tank with filtration and gages 5Thruster 6Control Valve 7 Control Valve 8 Windlass 9 Winch 10Winch 11 Hydraulic ram |
When a hydraulic function is initiated, depending whether the
system is running on DC or PTO POWER, a specific sequence of
valves and solenoids needs to be energised. It is the electrical control system that makes sure this happens in the correct order
and with the correct timing.
1. Each function or ‘line’ can have as much input as required.
This brings much needed flexibility to the super yacht build
process
2. Each channel is manually identified through the use of a
unique and patented dial system
It is built using a modular construction incorporated 4 main types of control Modules these are as follows:
This must be fitted in an easily accessible dry and well ventilated area.
The crew must be able to consult this module rapidly and
easily. This module is not water resistant.
The figure shows a typical installation system using only 1 main
control module CAN Bus trunk
Any combination of the systems
shown above can be envisaged.
1. Each function or ‘line’ can have as much input as required.
This brings much needed flexibility to the super yacht build
process
2. Each channel is manually identified through the use of a
unique and patented dial system
3. No PC setup is necessary! No programming is needed!
4. Simply user interface
5. System upgrades, adding control functions or pumps is
simple and rapid
Code | 317908 | 317909 | 317907 | 317911 |
Motor | 2X8KW | 1X13KW | 2X13KW | 2X14KW |
Settings | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Flow Range | 10-60Lt/min | 10-30Lt/min | 10-60Lt/min | 10-60Lt/min |
Pressure | 140-214 BAR | 140-214 BAR | 140-214 BAR | 140-214 BAR |
Weight (kg) | 76 | 39 | 83 | 87 |
Price |
317908 |
317909 |
317907 |
317911 |
Code | 312714 | 635828 | 636009 | 313359 |
Description | IN/OUT Control Module | DC Pump Control Module | PTO Control Module | Main Control Module |
Price |
312714 |
635828 |
636009 |
313359 |