Side-Power SAC240 tunnel thruster Ø250mm 230V (SAC240/250-C-2-H)

About this product

SAC240 tunnel thruster Ø250mm 230V — 240kg of continuous thrust, sized by Sleipner for commercial vessels, motor boats and sail boats of 13–23 m (43–75 ft). An AC tunnel thruster running from the vessel’s 208-240V 3-phase supply. Fits a 250 mm tunnel and can be installed in the bow or stern. Variable-speed control over S-Link.

What you get, and what to order with it

This is the thruster unit as supplied by Sleipner. AC thrusters run through a motor drive (frequency converter) matched to the model and the vessel’s supply — Sleipner list the drives separately, and we specify the drive, cabling and control with you. You also need a 250 mm tunnel and an S-Link control panel (a PJC211 or PJC212 joystick, or a Sleipner touch panel). The matching items are listed under “You may also need” below, and we will check the whole system against your vessel before it ships.

Features

• AC motor rated for continuous thrust — suited to long manoeuvres, dynamic positioning support and commercial duty
• Variable-speed (proportional) control — apply only the thrust the manoeuvre needs
• S-Link™ CAN-based control — works with Sleipner panels, remotes and joystick systems
• Q-Prop™ five-blade skewed propellers (twin, counter-rotating) — Sleipner measure up to 75% less noise than a conventional propeller
• Flexible coupling between motor and drive to absorb shock loads
• Flexible installation — mounts at any angle on the tunnel
• High-efficiency drive train — Sleipner rate it industry-leading for its class

Power supply

230V AC, 208-240V 3-phase, 14kW / 18.8hp motor output. Send us the vessel’s generator and switchboard details and we will confirm the drive and supply arrangement. Use the thruster size calculator to check SAC240 against your vessel.

Manuals and documents

• Installation manual (PDF)
• DNV Type Approval Tunnel thruster (PDF)
• User manual (PDF)

Ordering

Genuine Sleipner (Side-Power) product, part no. SAC240/250-C-2-H. Special order from Sleipner — the lead time is usually 7–10 days, confirmed before payment. Worldwide shipping with freight quoted at actual cost, never marked up. Sleipner’s manufacturer warranty applies (terms in the user manual); as a special-order item it is returnable only if faulty — see our Returns & Refunds Policy.