Kobe Steel breakthrough points way to more compact engines
AUGUST 30, 2017 — Opening the way for more compact engines, classification society ClassNK has given Kobe Steel approval to use a K factor of 1.15 as the design margin in the
crank throws
Kobe Steel in crank throw strength breakthrough
OCTOBER 13, 2016 — With ships being being equipped with larger propellers that rotate at lower speeds, engine strokes have become longer and therefore crank throws — a key component in marine