RG10-32 & RG10-50 Reduction gearbox (30 – 48′)
The Jefa RG10 reduction gearbox transforms a rotational movement into a push-pull movement. The reduction gearbox is always positioned close to the rudder stock. Via a draglink with rose joints, the push-pull movement is transmitted to the tiller lever and rudder shaft. The RG10 gearbox is very versatile as it can be equipped with one (standard), two or three input shafts. On top of that one can choose the output shaft at the opposite side of the input shafts (type 1) or at the same side (type 2). The gear ratio can be 1:3.2 (1.15 revolutions of the input shaft for a corresponding 72 degrees of rudder travel) or 1:5 (1.8 revolutions of the input shaft for a corresponding 72 degrees of rudder travel). The output lever centers are 130 mm to a corresponding 200 mm centers of the tiller lever. This difference in length results in the so called “wide angle geometry”. The 1:3.2 version is used for cruising/racing yachts with a big wheel (>1500 mm) fitted to achieve a direct and responsive steering. The 1:5 version is used on yachts with smaller wheels (<1400 mm) when more revolutions are required.
The RG10 gearbox has 4 positions to integrate an optional autopilot drive unit. Integrating an autopilot drive in a steering system has never been so easy.
The maximum input torque is 40.5 KgfM resulting in a maximum rudder torque at full rudder of 378 KgfM when the 1:3.2 input is used and 591 KgfM when the 1:5 input is used. This makes the gearbox suitable for boats from 30′ to around 48′. Except for the input shafts and the gears, the complete gearbox is machined out of solid aluminium 6082 for maximum strength and minimum weight. Positioning the reduction gearbox correctly to the rudderstock is very important for the wide angle geometry to function correctly. Please look at the mounting examples at the bottom of this page.
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DATA TABLE
Jefa transmission bevel reduction gearboxes
| Part No. | Description |
|---|---|
| RG10-32 | Reduction gearbox 1:3.2 including output lever |
| RG10-50 | Reduction gearbox 1:5 including output lever |
| RG10-DB | Shaft and bracket for autopilot for RG10 gearbox |
| RG10-STP | Stop for RG10 gearbox |
RG10 autopilot drive integration
The layout below shows a typical integration of a transmission autopilot drive unit on a type 1 & 2 RG10 reduction gearbox. The drive can be mounted on 4 positions: 2 at the input side and 2 at the output side.
RG10-32 and RG10-50 mounting example
The layout below shows a typical installation of a RG10 gearbox. The setup is done by having both arms perpendicular to the draglink in midships.
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