

Engineering design of an improved hydraulic
steering system for an IDF navy tugboat
Performance demands:
Swift transactions between two operating methods – electric and mechanical.
Full rotation time: 8 - 10 seconds (30° right to 30° left).
Built-in self locking feature.
Project products:
Project book, includes: Full hydraulic scheme, Full electric scheme, Rudder force calculations
Flow analysis,
Heat convection, Material specification and price offers for component purchases.
Fully defined parts drawings.
Installation guide that includes assembly's drawings.
Gal Ventura
Advisor: Dan Kinarty
Client: IDF
Mechanical Engineering
Full engineering design of electric and mechanical operated
hydraulic steering system.
Installation manual included for integration with existing
systems.