The Quickutter System | A New Development in rope cutters | How to Get One
The revolutionary quicKutter™ rope cutter system eliminates rope and line problems. The system has no moving parts to wear out, and is easy to install.
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quicKutter™ cuts rope, line and twisted steel line.
Extremely competitively priced.
International Patent applied for.
Available in 3 sizes: Series 16 for shaft sizes 1"- 2", Series 25 for Shaft sizes 2"- 4" and Series 30 for Shaft sizes of 4"- 6"
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CASE STUDY
Bearing Failure Due To Rope And Line Entanglement
Cause:
Vessels operate in waterways where there is an increasing presence of rope and line.
Rope or line is entangled with the propeller and wraps around the shaft between the propeller and the bearing carrier
The tight coils of rope or line restrict the flow of fresh lubricating water to the lubrication zone between the bearing and the shaft
The tight coils of rope or line may melt due to friction and enter the bearing sealing off the flow of fresh lubricating water.
Problem:
Rapid failure of the bearing due to overheating.
Premature wear of the bearing due to overheating
Risk of severe damage to the propulsion system due to associated stress
Other types of cutters only provide partial protection against rope and very limited protection against line
Other types of cutters may reduce boat speed
Consequences:
Bearing burnout and propulsion system damage
Unscheduled down time = less operating time = less income
Increased frequency of repairs = increased operating costs = decreased profits.
Threat to the welfare of the crew.
Solution:
Stop the rope or line from wrapping around the shaft between the propeller and the bearing carrier.
Ensure the rope or line is continually cut away to allow a continuous flow of lubricating
water through the bearing.Install the Quickwater quicKutter™ System (Patent Pending).
Benefits:
Reduces the risk of propulsion failure
Cost effective - low capital cost for high savings
Increased bearing and shaft life = Reduced maintenance costs
Reduced down time = Increased income
Easily installed and fits all shaft sizes (Can be fitted to vessels with full keels)
Simple, robust and effective
Provides effective protection against rope and line
Blades can be easily replaced if required
Easily integrated with the Quickwater Sandstopper
How does the Quickwater quicKutter™ System Work?
The Quickwater spool is fixed to the propeller between the propeller and bearing carrier to prevent the rope or line from wrapping around the shaft. It provides a surface for the rope or line to wrap around to enable the quicKutter™ blades to continually cut the coils of rope or line as they form and are pressed against the quicKutter™ blades.
The quicKutter™ is fixed to the bearing carrier and protrudes out over the Quickwater spool surface ensuring that the clearance does not allow rope or line to pass under the blade and that rope or line is continually cut away to allow a continuous flow of water to exit from the bearing.
See rope, line and steel line get the quicKutter™ treatment by clicking the image below to download the short quicKutter™ movie (1.6mb):
