Uflex USA Catalog

SELECTINGASTEERING SYSTEM SILVERSTEER MASTERDRIVE For especially high torque applications you may want to consider using a 1500 psi helm, which has relief valves set 500 Psi higher than the standard hydraulic helms which are rated to 1000 Psi. Bass, flats and other high horsepower boats with jackplates and shallow V deadrise experience extreme torque where the helm needs to have higher relief settings. Uflex offers the Silversteer and Masterdrive helm and cylinder for these applications. With the same benefits as the Protech cylinder, the Silversteer cylinder also features a keyed bullhorn design that maximizes the rigidity of the cylinder when dealing with peak torque loads. Large inboard boats with displacement hulls can generate high torque loads. Uflex offers a wide variety of hydraulic helms and cylinders that can be paired together to provide optimal steering for your application EFFICIENCY COMPARISON TESTS USE AND MAINTENANCE The steering cable must be installed avoiding excessive and/or tight bends. This will provide the driver with easy handling at all speeds, helping to reduce system inefficiency, and excess play in the system. Marine corrosion may cause the materials to deteriorate affecting maneuvering efficiency and in the worst case, system failure. By following the engine manufacturer specifications, the steering cable end fittings and the engine cable support must be cleaned and greased periodically; these simple operations minimize wear and corrosion in the system. The steering cable must be regularly inspected. If steering becomes hard, inconsistent, cuts on the conduit surface are noticed, or any other component found damaged, the cable must be replaced immediately. When storing your boat for an extended period of time we recommend removing the steering cable end fitting from its engine side support and cleaning it adequately. INBOARD PROTECH Larger horsepower applications require a more robust steering cylinder. The Uflex Protech cylinder is designed for single, dual and triple engine applications (Please, contact our Technical Department for 3 engine installations). Featuring heavy duty seals, 304 electropolished link assemblies, and a carbon steel piston, it is built for the most demanding applications. ATTENTION Engine Interrupt Switch is highly recommended in any type of application 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 230 310 390 470 550 630 710 790 860 940 T91+ M90Mach 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 230 310 390 470 550 630 710 790 860 940 T91+ M90Mach Torque Nm Constant load (kg) Competitors Push load: Torque Nm Constant load (kg) Competitors Pull load: 20