Simrad RPU80 Pump

Simrad develops powerful drive units based on long experience from the roughconditions in the North Atlantic Ocean as well as thehigh humidity and high temperatures in Floridaand other tropical areas. They drive the rudder with precision and endurancethrough the toughest conditions and on the longest crossings. Several modelsare available to fit the various types and sizes of boat and steering systems.The Simrad range of reversible hydraulic pumps is easily adaptable to theboat??s hydraulic hand steering system and allows the autopilot to have smoothand precise control.

The pump comprises an electric permanent magnet motor, valve block withreversible gear pump, non-return (check) valves on outlet A and B and suctionvalves from both sides of the gear pump to outlet C. Outlet C is connected toeither the expansion tank in the steering wheel pump or a separate expansiontank.