The general contractor Damen Naval and RENK have signed a contract to supply gearboxes and innovative electric propulsion systems, initially for four new F126 Class frigates for the German Navy. In the process, the Augsburg-based propulsion specialist continues its decades-long cooperation with the German Navy. Ships such as the predecessor classes F125 and F124 are equipped with RENK gearboxes. RENK has also maintained a long and successful partnership with Damen Naval, one of the world’s most innovative shipbuilding companies. This has included the construction of frigates and offshore patrol vessels for the navies of the Netherlands, Mexico, Morocco, and Indonesia. The new propulsion system represents one key difference between the future F126 and older frigate models: The combined diesel electric and diesel CODLAD propulsion system provides a top speed of more than 26 knots. RENK's gearboxes are equally sophisticated and simultaneously connect each diesel engine with its drive shaft. The propulsion systems specialists from Augsburg not only supply the gearbox but also the RENK advanced electric drives. These electric propulsion motors drive the propellers either individually or together with the diesel engine. This is the first time the German Navy is utilising this propulsion concept.The CODLAD configuration offers a proven and ideal combination of increased power density, noise reduction through soft-elastic bearings, and flexible couplings as well as low weight and low installation height. The second evolutionary stage of the AED will now be installed on the F126 frigates. RENK has optimised significant aspects of the drive system for naval applications. As a consequence, the design meets the low noise levels specified by the German Navy. This makes the new frigates difficult to detect, particularly in the lower speed range covered by the AED.RENK manufactures the gearbox and drive components for the F126 with a high degree of German added value. As a proven supplier to the Navy, RENK has been closely involved in the F126 project since the initial project studies when the vessel was still referred to as the "Multi-Purpose Combat Ship 180
The general contractor Damen Naval and RENK have signed a contract to supply gearboxes and innovative electric propulsion systems, initially for four new F126 Class frigates for the German Navy. In the process, the Augsburg-based propulsion specialist continues its decades-long cooperation with the German Navy. Ships such as the predecessor classes F125 and F124 are equipped with RENK gearboxes. RENK has also maintained a long and successful partnership with Damen Naval, one of the world’s most innovative shipbuilding companies. This has included the construction of frigates and offshore patrol vessels for the navies of the Netherlands, Mexico, Morocco, and Indonesia. The new propulsion system represents one key difference between the future F126 and older frigate models: The combined diesel electric and diesel CODLAD propulsion system provides a top speed of more than 26 knots. RENK's gearboxes are equally sophisticated and simultaneously connect each diesel engine with its drive shaft. The propulsion systems specialists from Augsburg not only supply the gearbox but also the RENK advanced electric drives. These electric propulsion motors drive the propellers either individually or together with the diesel engine. This is the first time the German Navy is utilising this propulsion concept.The CODLAD configuration offers a proven and ideal combination of increased power density, noise reduction through soft-elastic bearings, and flexible couplings as well as low weight and low installation height. The second evolutionary stage of the AED will now be installed on the F126 frigates. RENK has optimised significant aspects of the drive system for naval applications. As a consequence, the design meets the low noise levels specified by the German Navy. This makes the new frigates difficult to detect, particularly in the lower speed range covered by the AED.RENK manufactures the gearbox and drive components for the F126 with a high degree of German added value. As a proven supplier to the Navy, RENK has been closely involved in the F126 project since the initial project studies when the vessel was still referred to as the "Multi-Purpose Combat Ship 180
