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Steering Gear Systems

Global leader supplying systems for most classes of U.S. Navy and numerous global vessels.

The operation of steering gear equipment is of critical importance to the safety and well-being of the entire ship. Our hydraulic ram-type steering gear design provides proven reliability and multi-layered, fail-safe operation, which is critical for one of the top two systems onboard ships. The system is available in single rudder-tiller and dual rudder-tiller operating systems.

Hydraulic Ram-Type Steering Gears for Surface and Amphibious Combatant Fleets

With operational rudder torque ranges of 12 to 45 million inch-pounds, our hydraulic steering gear systems operate under the most strenuous of conditions in the amphibious assault and carrier surface ship fleet.

Rendering of steering gear from LPD ship class
Rendering of steering gear from LHA ship class

Advanced Operational Protection

Numerous powered and manual emergency operational modes are available to provide layers of protection for the operation of this equipment. The steering gear equipment can be arranged in a manned space environment as well as unmanned remote floodable spaces with the assurance of ongoing operation. This design is shock and vibration qualified to full operational capabilities.

Modular Flexibility

The system is modular in nature with components capable of being co-located or remote to each other to suit space constraints and damage control. The steering gear system responds to electronic helm commands and provides manual steering inputs at the HPUs.

Rendering of modular steering gear configuration
Rendering of steering gear from CVN ship class

Jered Steering Gear Advantages

  • High torque and thrust capability
  • Multi-layered fail-safe operation
  • High reliability and mechanical advantage
  • Remote operation
  • Patented mechanical differential feedback control
  • Low power input/output ratio

U.S. Navy Applications

  • Aircraft Carrier (CVN)
  • Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA)
  • Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD)
  • Landing Platform Dock (LPD)
  • Cruisers, Guided Missile (CG)
  • Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) on open water.