MARINE
The marine environment and demands of this industry provides the ultimate challenge for product quality and durability along with the need for proven design expertise. Beattys has risen to this challenge and for many years has enjoyed working alongside Australasia’s leading naval architects assisting them with marine driveline design and is the preferred supplier for renowned boat builders throughout the region. Recently added to our Marine market offering is a full range of premium quality WIX Filters to suit your engine & hydraulic needs – we look forward to your enquiry.
- Technical Expertise & Advice you can rely on – Drawing on our decades of experience in marine (& industrial) driveline design and manufacture, we work collaboratively with marine architects and propulsion engineers to meet or exceed your specifications and desired outcomes
- Product Reliability – Our focus on quality and attention to details means Turret marine drivelines deliver optimal performance over the long term – done once, done right
- Innovative Design & Product Solutions – Keeping at the forefront of advanced design, materials technology and high spec componentry to constantly improve driveline reliability, strength, ease of service and service life
- Standards Compliance & Quality Assurance – Welding procedure certified to BS EN ISO15614 standard. Driveline units have also achieved Lloyd’s Register MCH notation requirements
- Turnkey Driveline Supply Package – From initial project briefing and design consultation stages through to manufacturing & despatch the professional TURRET team handle it all. This streamlines and simplifies your procurement process maintaining control of communication, quality and project deadlines.
- Our comprehensive service also follows on with after-sales support and technical assistance ranging from troubleshooting/problem-solving and vibration analysis to servicing and repairs.
CARDAN SHAFTS – FOR SHAFT DRIVE VESSELS
By combining Cardan Shafts with a Turret Thrust Bearing you have the perfect solution for conventional shaft drive vessels, reducing noise and vibration as well as simplifying engine installation and shaft alignment.
- Low noise – smooth operation
- Coated splines – fine tolerance, low friction, electrical isolation between flange ends
- High torque and angle capacity with compact design
- Maintenance free design options
- Flanges-machined to suit gearbox

CARDAN SHAFTS – FOR WATERJET, STERNLEG & POD, REMOTE GEARBOX
- Waterjet
- Sternleg & Pod
- Remote gearbox
- Conventional shaft drives in combination with thrust bearing
This series is available to handle power/torque ratings exceeding 3000Hp/140kNm
- Euro series – high power capacity with compact design
- ‘Lube-for-life’ universal joints c/w thrust washer bearing cap inserts – cool running temperature, service-free seal system

- Rilson coated fine spline slip section – low friction properties for maximum power transfer and reduced lubrication
- Flange ends custom machined to suit gearbox fixings
SHORT COUPLED DRIVESHAFTS
- Lengths starting from 180mm
- Lightweight
- Sliding spline designs
- High performance designs to suit competition boats
- Splined end yokes to suit waterjets


THRUST BEARING SOLUTIONS
Thrust Capacity from 3kN to 125kN
- Simple internal clamp design on thrust bearings up to 2 1/2″
- Large thrust bearings have standard flange bolting
- Thrust force is absorbed through rubber pads parallel to the propeller shaft
- Allows use of softer engine mounts


DRIVELINE SUPPLY PROCESS
1
Initial enquiry received from designer with background specifications
2
Enter driveline data into Turret Cardan Shaft Software program
3
Provide driveline design recommendation with parameters to designer
4
Receive final drawings from boat builder
5
Present confirmed solution to client
6
Obtain agreement to proceed & book production to meet project timeline
7
Manufacture & dynamically balance shaft to customers required specifications
8
Arrange documentation and despatch Marine Shaft Assy to client’s site
FLYWHEEL COUPLINGS
- Torsionally soft flywheel to covershaft adapter
- Absorbs engine & propulsion system vibrations
