Altra Industrial Motion Stromag KMS...THC Hydraulic Multi-Disc Clutch Customer Requirements Need for a clutch to engage/disengage the Thruster-PropulsionSystem arranged between the diesel engine and the thruster gearbox. High torque with low dimensions and hydraulically operated. Stand-alone version which means outside of the thruster gearbox. Mounting position in the machine room or “on Deck” as well. Coming-Home function in case of emergency. Solution A hydraulically operated clutch with high power density, a compact design and a stand-alone solution. A conceptual design of a hydraulically operated Multi-Disc clutch (KMS...THC) based on our approved KMS clutches offering pre-treatment against corrosion protection for “on Deck” installation. The new KMS...THC is designed for thruster applications, where a clutch with a reliable safety torque transfer is required. Emergency switching device for coming-home, radial arrangement with bolts to allow manual engagement/disengagement of the clutch in case of any failure of pressure supply. Application TECHNICAL DATA KMS...THC Series has been designed for use in Thruster-PropulsionSystems all over the world. Various sizes are available. The clutch is arranged between diesel engine and gearbox. Ambient temperature • Clutch housing on bearings for applications outside of the gears • Clutch in protective closed housing Application area on/off deck Benefits include • No internal oil cooling necessary